At the Intersection of Finance and Technology

Astyanax Kanakis is the Co-founder and CEO of Norbloc, a member of the Scale Up 1st Batch. His company’s platform streamlines Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes for financial institutions by allowing them to digitize and securely share KYC profiles, increasing efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulations. Under his leadership, Norbloc has become a recognized provider of blockchain solutions for the financial sector.

Astyanax’s background is in computing and financial markets, having worked for leading global firms such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and Lehman Brothers and gaining expertise in growth strategies, sector investments, and M&A. Over the course of his career, he has led over 60 strategic studies across various geographies. Astyanax previously served as Chairman of XBT Provider, where he successfully led the company’s strategic pivot in the Exchange Traded Products space, culminating in its acquisition by Global Advisors Bitcoin Investment (GABI). 

Astyanax holds a BSc in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from UCL, an MSc in Advanced Computing from Imperial College London, and an MSc in Analysis, Design, and Management of Information Systems from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He also completed an MBA focused on International Financial Markets from The Wharton School.