Marvinet

What Marvinet does

Marvinet is a private B2B trading infrastructure platform that combines independent bank escrow management, mandatory KYC/KYB identity verification, automated contract generation, and logistics coordination into a single financial technology system for international merchandise trade. The platform serves three persona segments — professional traders (primary), buyers, and sellers — with two core trading modules: Direct Trade, a flat 0.1% fee charged to the initiating party for peer-to-peer transactions between KYB-verified companies, and Facilitated Trade, a flat 0.25% fee enabling professional intermediaries to connect anonymous buyers and sellers via two independent parallel contracts and escrow-secured margins. The company's flagship structural differentiator is the trader anonymity infrastructure, which legally and operationally enforces that buyer and seller never interact or learn each other's identity.

The underlying platform architecture comprises six proprietary components: a dual contract management system with tamper-proof storage, enforced trader anonymity infrastructure, independent FCA-approved bank escrow (held by UIBT, never by the platform), mandatory KYC/KYB verification with international sanctions screening, encrypted in-platform negotiation with auditable trails, and global logistics coordination through AlpiWorld across 180+ countries with optional SGS-certified quality inspection. All escrow services are delivered through the Marvipay subsidiary and bundled into the transaction fee; the platform itself never holds client funds. Marvinet holds FCA-aligned compliance posture, GDPR-compliant data handling, and AML/sanctions screening standards across all participants.

Marvinet is a subsidiary of Ermes Holdco, a holding company focused on secure financial and trade infrastructure. The primary legal entity is Marvinet S.R.L., incorporated in Rome with €1,000,000 stated capital, alongside an Irish entity (Marvinet Ltd) headquartered in Sandyford, Dublin, and an operations presence in Milan. The company operates with a gated, verification-first onboarding model (no self-serve registration, all users must complete KYC/KYB before access) and a sales-led go-to-market targeting professional B2B traders and companies globally. Leadership comprises a full C-suite including CEO Fabio Marcucci, CCO Alex Smotlak, CLO Roberta Toma, COO/CPO Praveenkumar Radhakrishnan, CTO Jaikeerthi, and Treasurer Marion Marcucci.

Name

Marvinet

Legal name

Marvinet S.R.L.

Website

https://marvinet.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marvinet operates a B2B trading infrastructure platform combining independent bank escrow, KYC/KYB verification, dual-contract management, and logistics coordination for professional traders, buyers, and sellers executing international merchandise trades. It is a subsidiary of Ermes Holdco, headquartered in Dublin with Italian operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandyford

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Trade Transaction Fee: Flat 0.1% fee charged to the initiating party (buyer or seller) for direct trades. Covers the full transaction lifecycle including KYC/KYB verification and escrow. No setup costs, monthly subscription, or hidden charges.
2. Facilitated Trade Transaction Fee: Flat 0.25% fee charged to the trader for facilitated trades across two parallel deals — one with buyer, one with seller. Each leg is a separate order. Includes escrow services provided by Marvipay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Marvinet operates a B2B trading infrastructure platform that combines independent bank escrow, mandatory KYC/KYB identity verification, automated contract generation, and global logistics coordination to enable secure international commerce. Professional traders use the platform to connect buyers and sellers with full anonymity, earning escrow-secured margins without holding capital or inventory, while direct trade users transact between verified companies with bank-guaranteed payment protection.

Product overview

Marvinet is a financial technology company operating a unified B2B trading infrastructure platform. The core platform integrates escrow management, identity verification, contract generation, and logistics coordination into a single system. Two primary trading modules serve different user roles: Direct Trade enables direct peer-to-peer transactions between verified companies, while Facilitated Trade allows professional intermediaries to connect buyers and sellers with full anonymity and dual contract management. An optional Quality Assurance module provides third-party goods inspection through certified partners. All transactions are protected by bank escrow services provided through the Marvipay subsidiary, with pricing structured as flat fees per trade (0.1% for Direct Trade, 0.25% for Facilitated Trade).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marvinet Platform Comprehensive B2B trading infrastructure platform combining independent bank escrow, KYC/KYB verification, contract generation, and logistics coordination to enable secure international commerce at any scale for verified companies and professional traders.
• Direct Trade Core trading module that lets verified companies connect directly and execute transactions with payments held in independent bank escrow (UIBT) until delivery is confirmed and optional quality inspection is completed, with a 0.1% flat fee charged to the initiating party.
• Facilitated Trade Core intermediary module that enables professional traders to connect buyers and sellers with full anonymity, manage two independent contracts in parallel, and earn escrow-secured margins without holding capital or inventory, priced at a 0.25% flat fee per order across both legs.
• Quality Assurance Optional add-on module providing third-party inspection through certified providers including SGS, verifying that goods meet agreed specifications before escrow releases payment to the seller.
• Marvipay Subsidiary escrow services brand providing bank-level escrow infrastructure for all Marvinet platform transactions, with escrow services bundled into the platform's flat transaction fee so users do not pay separately for fund custody.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero counterparty exposure for traders
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Ermes HoldcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent holding company of Marvinet Srl. Ermes Group focuses on building secure financial and trade infrastructure. All Ermes companies share unified compliance, identity verification, and trust standards.
• MarvipaycoreTechnology or IntegrationEscrow services provider for all Marvinet transactions. Marvipay provides the bank escrow infrastructure that is included in all transaction fees.
• UIBTcoreTechnology or IntegrationFCA-approved Independent Unregulated Financial Institution that serves as the escrow agent for all Marvinet transactions. Holds all funds — never the platform — with automatic return on failed transactions.
• AlpiWorldmajorTechnology or IntegrationGlobal logistics partner enabling Marvinet operations in 180+ countries. Provides delivery workflow management and logistics coordination for international B2B trades.
• SGSmajorTechnology or IntegrationCertified quality inspection partner. Provides optional third-party goods verification through internationally recognised inspectors. Goods verified against agreed specifications at checkpoints before any escrow release.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Payoneer: Payoneer is a large, established cross-border payments platform serving SMBs, marketplaces, and freelancers globally. Overlaps with Marvinet on cross-border B2B payment flows and verification, but operates as a broader multi-service incumbent rather than a trade-specific escrow platform.

Direct peers

• Escrow.com: Escrow.com is an online escrow service that holds funds in trust until transaction conditions are met, used widely for high-value B2B and B2C deals. Mirrors Marvinet's core escrow infrastructure, transaction-fee model, and dual-party (buyer/seller) protection mechanics.
• Bolero International: Bolero provides electronic trade finance and documentation solutions for cross-border trade, including digital bills of lading and letters of credit. Comparable to Marvinet's cross-border B2B trade infrastructure focus with regulatory-grade compliance.
• Veem: Veem provides multi-currency cross-border B2B payments with built-in fraud protection and tracking. Closely comparable to Marvinet's cross-border B2B payment flow with verification, although Veem focuses on payment rails rather than escrow.
• LiquidX: LiquidX operates a digital trade finance platform for receivables, payables, and trade assets. Comparable to Marvinet in providing institutional infrastructure for cross-border B2B trade risk mitigation and settlement.
• PingPong: PingPong offers cross-border payment solutions for B2B e-commerce and marketplace sellers with multi-currency accounts and FX. Comparable to Marvinet's cross-border B2B payment infrastructure for international commerce.
• TreviPay: TreviPay (formerly Apruve) provides B2B trade credit, invoicing, and embedded payments for marketplaces and suppliers. Comparable to Marvinet in addressing B2B payment/trade risk with built-in seller-buyer workflows.
• Tradeshift: Tradeshift operates a B2B e-commerce and trade finance platform connecting buyers and suppliers globally with embedded payments and financing. Directly comparable to Marvinet's cross-border B2B trade infrastructure with verification and escrow-like payment flows.

Emerging players

• Tradeshift Pay (Resolve): Resolve (formerly Tradeshift Pay) provides B2B payment and working capital solutions built on trade relationships. Comparable niche to Marvinet's embedded payment/escrow infrastructure within B2B trade workflows.
• Onfido: Onfido provides AI-driven KYC/AML and identity verification APIs used by fintechs and marketplaces. Comparable to Marvinet's mandatory KYC/KYB verification layer as a regulated trust-and-safety infrastructure component.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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