Luno PTY (Ltd)

Upgrading the world's financial system.

Luno is a crypto investment platform that helps people buy, store and explore crypto securely. Founded in 2013, the company serves over 15 million customers across 40+ countries with a focus on making cryptocurrency accessible through rigorous security and regulatory compliance. All crypto is stored on a 1:1 basis with monthly proof of reserves, and every product must meet stringent legal, risk and technical security standards. Operating as an independent subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, Luno works closely with regulators in each market to remain fully compliant while building what it calls "a better financial system for everyone, everywhere."

Products

The core platform lets users buy, sell and store cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC and Tether Gold through both a consumer app and professional exchange. Luno Pro offers advanced trading with deep liquidity and complex order types, while the OTC desk handles high-value institutional trades. Recent additions include Luno Pay for crypto payments, tokenized stocks (xStocks) for equity exposure, crypto staking for yield generation, and "Bundles" that package multiple assets into single transactions. The platform also features prediction markets and ZARU, a rand-pegged stablecoin developed with partners like Lesaka and Easy Equities.

Funding

Luno raised approximately $13.8 million across multiple rounds before being acquired by Digital Currency Group in September 2020. Early funding included a $824,000 seed round led by DCG in 2014, followed by a $4 million Series A in 2015 with PayU and DCG participating. The largest pre-acquisition round was $9 million in Series B funding led by Balderton Capital in 2017, with AlphaCode and Rand Merchant Investment Holdings joining. Since the DCG acquisition, Luno operates as an independent subsidiary with access to its parent company's resources for global scaling.

Recent news

In March 2026, Luno significantly expanded its offerings by launching 29 new digital assets approved by the Securities Commission Malaysia. This expansion brought its total to 51 supported crypto assets, giving it the largest selection among the country's regulated digital asset exchanges.

Technology

Backend built primarily in Go (Golang) with Python and Java components, using gRPC for service communication. Infrastructure runs on AWS with Kubernetes (EKS) for container orchestration and Terraform for infrastructure as code. Data layer uses Amazon RDS (MySQL) and Redis (ElastiCache) for caching. Frontend developed with Angular for web and native languages (Kotlin, Swift) for mobile apps. Monitoring handled through Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch and Datadog RUM. Trading and risk systems integrate complex mathematical models with local payment rails and automated settlement processes.

Benefits

Remote but reachable work policy with choice between home and office. Six months primary caregiver leave plus four weeks for non-primary caregivers, and paw-ternity leave for new pets. Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave, plus an Annual Inspiration Day that increases with tenure. Excellent private medical insurance, retirement/pension plans, and zero fees on Luno Instant Buy from day one. Personal development budget through Learnably, regular social events, and virtual classes covering everything from cooking to house planting. Office locations provide free lunch and snacks.