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What is Stackr?

Saving has long been the cornerstone of wealth generation, the challenge is that the world, people and lifestyles have changed, but the principles have not. Stackr gives people what they need, the flexibility and security to live their lives on their terms now but allows them to save for the future – whatever it may hold.

Stackr uses the latest technology to provide a new savings experience. From digital onboarding and robo-advice to machine learning and data science handling investments, Stackr is designed to help people save.

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Benefits of using Stackr

Safeguarding profits
Safeguarding profits

Seamless movement between crypto and fiat.

Lower fees
Lower fees

Removal of unnecessary fees that traditional institutions charge. Lower fees mean more...View More

Removal of unnecessary fees that traditional institutions charge. Lower fees mean more available money to compound over time giving investors a better chance to reach their goals.

Tax deferral
Potential tax deferral

In many jurisdictions, moving assets between crypto and traditional investments can trigger…View More

In many jurisdictions, moving assets between crypto and traditional investments can trigger unnecessary taxable events. Stackr can be isolated from such events due to the trust structure, which means that it is only when you really need your money and remove it from the trust that you might pay any tax.

Estate planning
Estate planning

Stackr allows you to designate beneficiaries to receive your assets without going…View More

Stackr allows you to designate beneficiaries to receive your assets without going through a possibly lengthy and expensive probate process and estate taxes.

Machine learning investing
Machine learning investing

Combining data science and the latest machine learning techniques with digital and…View More

Combining data science and the latest machine learning techniques with digital and capital market assets to create varying risk profiles for risk-averse, balanced and growth-focused investors.

Index funds
Index funds

Stackr comprises of a variety of autonomous index funds which do not require costly…View More

Stackr comprises of a variety of autonomous index funds which do not require costly active management. Index funds do not rely on expensive human managers for active trading.

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Latest -Thu Nov 15 2018

Traditional, Crypto or both? Stackr’s onboarding tool can help you decide

The Stackr tool allows you to experiment with different capital and digital asset portfolio choices. Through understanding the likely risk and return profiles of these assets, investors can blend capital and digital assets in a way that reflects their long-term investing goals.
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Mon Nov 12 2018

Stackr: The Dawn of a Digital Asset Savings Solution

The need for new solutions that bring together the prevailing worlds of traditional finance and modern-day financial technology has never been greater.

At the forefront of this developing trajectory is Stackr, a global fintech company that aims to disrupt the global savings industry by assisting clients in achieving their long-term wealth acquisition goals.

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Sat Nov 10 2018

Crypto Bear Hasn't Stopped Blockchain Corporate Efforts From Thriving

“Blockchain technology—although arguably still in its infancy—has persistently shown promise as to providing solutions to multiple problems faced today. As companies comprehend this fact, many will strategically shift to generate more efficiencies in their product offerings by harnessing blockchain.”

Cobus Kruger, CEO of Stackr

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Time is the only silver bullet in investing.

Cobus Kruger
CEO Stackr.

Meet the
team behind
Stackr

Now is the time to bring blockchain and the traditional expertise of Stackr to the mainstream investor community. The Stackr team is comprised of the best capital investment experts, machine learning and technology specialists.

Stackr has partnered with crypto specialists, Invictus Capital, and machine learning specialists, DataProphet, to curate optimal capital and digital asset investments - the culmination of decades of traditional financial markets experience coalesced with new-age crypto knowledge and machine learning expertise.

The Stackr team has the experience of building a US$ 3 billion saving solution in the traditional finance space, with some of the team working together for the last 20 years. Everyone has their reasons to join Stackr, but the guiding principle is to bridge the old and new worlds and bring all the best aspects together to provide customers with optimal returns and build their savings pot over the long-term.

Founders

Cobus Kruger

Cobus Kruger

Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner

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Brendan Gallagher

Brendan Gallagher

Chief Operating Officer & Founding Partner

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Core team

Piers Fox

Piers Fox

Head of Marketing

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James van Zyl

James van Zyl

Head of Finance

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Gideon Faasen

Gideon Faasen

Head of Investments

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Jonathan Clark

Jonathan Clark

Head of Technology

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Maria Clara-Mejia

Maria Clara Mejia

Head of Design

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Rosemary Lang

Rosemary Lang

Compliance Consultant

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Advisors

Daniel Schwartzkopff

Daniel Schwartzkopff

CEO of Invictus

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Matthew Finlayson

Matthew Finlayson

Blockchain Engineer

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Ciaran MacDevette

Ciaran MacDevette

VP of Analytics

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Andrew Knight

Andrew Knight

Fund Manager

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Hugo May

Hugo May

Investment Analyst

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Thomas van der Linde

Thomas van der Linde

Marketing Communications Manager

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Bernard Myburgh

Bernard Myburgh

Content and Media Producer

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Jonathan Mayer

Jonathan Mayer

Digital Marketing Specialist

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Justin Howes

Justin Howes

VP of Creative

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Dean Desmond Adair

Dean Desmond Adair

Community Manager

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Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell

Customer Experience Manager

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Michael Grant

Michael Grant

Chief Technical Officer - DataProphet

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Timothy Wolff-Piggott

Timothy Wolff-Piggott

Senior Data Scientist

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Cobus Kruger

Cobus Kruger

Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner

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I founded Stackr with Brendan in 2017 having worked for over 20 years in the financial services industry. The reason for founding Stackr is very personal – I wanted to make a material change, for the good, in the way people access savings. We have entered a new technological revolution and the traditional financial services companies are largely stuck in the past. With the knowledge I have gained over my time in traditional financial services and my willingness to embrace the future technology, I believe Stackr can bring about a fundamental change in the experience people have when it comes to saving.

I have 22 years ‘experience in financial services, primarily focused on the international investment market leading to a proven track record in: new ventures, product development, legal structuring and the creation of global distribution networks. My passion is to turn good ideas into profitable businesses or business units.

Prior to Stackr I was as the founder of Sanlam Global Investment Solutions (SGIS). Before joining SGIS, I was the Head of Product & Investments at Glacier International. My previous roles have been largely concentrated on developing products and distribution for multi-national investment houses including, Old Mutual International, New Star Asset Management, TriAlpha Investment Advisors Limited & the Stonehage Group.

I have a B.Com (Law), an MBA, an Investment Management Certificate from the CFA Society of the UK and have most recently completed an executive program focused on Artificial Intelligence from MIT. I am also a member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

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Brendan Gallagher

Brendan Gallagher

Chief Operating Officer & Founding Partner

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I founded Stackr with Cobus in 2017 after 18 years in traditional financial services with a vision to change the way people save. I believe traditional financial services companies are not moving quickly enough to supply the latest investment opportunities and use the most up to the minute technology that can provide the optimal investment experience for clients. Stackr brings these elements together in a single solution for investors.

My previous experience spans nearly 20 years and covers a huge geographical area from London to South Africa via Mauritius. My most recent role was as Head of Operations and Product Development at Sanlam Global Investment Solutions, a subsidiary of Sanlam (the largest financial services provider in Africa). Prior to this, I spent 2 years as an independent consultant; setting up international life, pension, advisory and distribution businesses, with a primary focus on the African, Middle East and European markets.

Prior to this, I was a Partner at Armstrong Investment Managers LLP focusing on business development within Europe and Asia. Further roles include operational and business development functions at Insight Investment, Fidelity Investments, and Bank of New York Mellon.

I hold a B.Com Corporate Finance and Economics degree from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Investment Management Certificate from the CFA Society of the UK.

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Piers Fox

Piers Fox

Head of Marketing

LinkedIn

I have nearly 20 years’ experience in financial services marketing. My prior experience includes nearly 7 years at Sanlam (the largest financial services provider in Africa), where I was brought in to develop the marketing of the international investments businesses. My skillset focusses on launching funds, the development of marketing activities to build user engagement and attract assets and supporting global investment platforms. I was instrumental in launching Sanlam’s AI investment capability across Europe, Africa, and North America Offshore. I ended my tenure as head of marketing at Sanlam Global Investment Solutions’ (SGIS) and as a member of the Executive Committee.

Before joining Sanlam, I held a number of marketing and business development roles across international asset management companies including ACPI, Pictet GAM, BlueBay, and AIG

I have a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Surrey.

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James van Zyl

James van Zyl

Head of Finance

LinkedIn

I have a decade's experience as a chartered accountant, previously serving as a Director and working as Head of Finance for Sanlam Global Investment Solutions for just over 4 years where I was responsible to direct, plan, control and coordinate the overall financial activities of the company.

Prior to joining Sanlam, I worked as an Operational Financial Manager in the mining industry where I was responsible for implementing operational reporting and other such tasks.

I am a CA(SA), hold the CFP® designation and completed BAcc and BAcc (Hons) degrees through Stellenbosch University.

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Gideon Faasen

Gideon Faasen

Head of Investments

LinkedIn

I have over 10 years’ experience in financial services. Prior to Stackr I worked at Sanlam Global Investment Solutions as the lead on the investments team where I worked directly with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning which was utilized to manage the investment solutions offered. Other responsibilities included research for new products and ideas, ongoing analysis of all internal investment processes and systems and the day-to-day running of the team.

Before joining Sanlam I was an analyst at Clarmond, a wealth management & advisory firm, where I designed and built proprietary stock selection models based on an asset allocation model as well as to consolidate and present market specific research projects. Other roles include research and performance analysis at Lune Capital and Octane.

I hold a BCom. Investment Management degree from the University of Pretoria, and am in my final year of the BCompt. Financial Accounting degree at the University of South Africa (UNISA). I am also a candidate in the CFA program.

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Jonathan Clark

Jonathan Clark

Head of Technology

LinkedIn

My firm belief in the intersection between finance and technological innovation has led me to join Stackr, a company I believe promises exactly that.

I majored in Finance, Mathematics and Computer Science before going on to obtain my Computer Science honours degree with distinction. I am now in the final stages of completing my Data Science Masters degree with a specialisation in Financial Technology. I have also passed my CFA level 1 & 2 exams.

I have experience working in a niche venture capital firm focused on blockchain investments where I played an active role in advising and conceptualising these projects. I have also been part of many crypto-focussed groups and spoken at numerous crypto-related events, notably the Ciphertec Applied Cryptography conference where I unpacked concepts surrounding anonymity in blockchain technology.

I have a strong passion for education which has seen me tackle diverse teaching roles: from teaching primary school mathematics in South African townships; lecturing final year Computer Science at the University of Cape Town, and developing and teaching blockchain content for the World Quant University.

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Maria Clara-Mejia

Maria Clara Mejia

Head of Design

LinkedIn

I have over 20 years of design and marketing experience from studios and agencies to in-house. Prior to joining Stackr I was Marketing Manager at Sanlam Global Investment Solutions where I rebranded the business, created and designed all the marketing materials and email strategies. Due to the nature of the business all of our work was spread across the world in regions such as the Americas, the Middle East, Australia, Africa and Europe, in multiple languages.

Prior to Sanlam Global Investment Solutions, I was Head of Production at 72dpistudio, a financial services communications and marketing firm. In this role I oversaw the production of print and web materials for large US and Bermudian financial services companies.

I have a Bachelor of Journalism and Communications degree from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, in Medellín, Colombia.

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Rosemary Lang

Rosemary Lang

Compliance Consultant

As Stackr's compliance consultant, my role is to establish and assist with the implementation of the company's compliance procedures.

Before becoming an independent consultant, I was Head of Compliance at Sanlam Global Investment Solutions’ (SGIS), where I was responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring Sanlam Global Investment Solutions' (SGIS) compliance program and risk management framework.

Prior to joining SGIS, I was Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for Old Mutual (Bermuda) Ltd where my responsibilities included establishing and integrating a risk management program across the organization in alignment with Old Mutual Group standards. Prior to that, I also held various positions over a 15-year career at Citicorp Insurance Group, Citigroup’s insurance consumer business. Responsibilities included managing the compliance program for its five member companies. One of the member companies was Citicorp International Insurance Company, Ltd., a Bermuda insurer through which Citicorp conducted its offshore business. Prior to Citigroup, I worked at an insurance company licensed to do business across 50 states.

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Daniel Schwartzkopff

Daniel Schwartzkopff

Serial digital entrepreneur Schwartzkopff is a South African business executive with firm start­-up experience and a proven background in the technology and social networking sectors.

He was the founder of BetVIP, the world’s first licensed bitcoin­-only sportsbook and casino and has been featured in everything from Business Day to the Wall Street Journal.

He previously founded FSMS, a VC-­funded telecoms startup with more than 400,000 registered users where he first found a passion for using machine learning to discover rich interactions and extract value from massive datasets. Schwartzkopff is a graduate of the University of Cape Town, where he studied Chemical Engineering.

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Matthew Finlayson

Matthew Finlayson

Blockchain Engineer

Co-founder and lead blockchain developer at Crypto20.

Strongly entrepreneurial with exposure to numerous startups in sectors ranging from renewable energies to data science and investment management.

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Ciaran MacDevette

Ciaran MacDevette

VP of Analytics

Experienced data scientist with demonstrated ability in creating predictive solutions and applying the scientific method to answer a wide array of business questions from data. Formerly a quant, he gained invaluable experience as part of a team managing European peripheral bond portfolios during the sovereign debt crisis.

Ciaran has Bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and atmosphere science, with a masters in mathematical finance. He started his career in scientific services as an Officer in the South African Navy. He is also a registered professional natural scientist.

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Andrew Knight

Andrew Knight

Fund Manager

With a BCom(Hons) degree and a CFA charterholder, Andrew is formally trained in traditional financial analysis. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge from the financial services industry where his last position was Head of Operations for a distinguished Investment Management firm in South Africa, managing over R8 billion. With a passion for financial markets and blockchain technology, Andrew saw the perfect combination of the two at Invictus Capital.

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Hugo May

Hugo May

Investment Analyst

Formerly a software engineer that automated breweries around Africa and later turned to full-time trading and ICO analysis. Hugo has a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with a honours in system engineering and engineering economics. He is in the process of acquiring his CFA accreditation.

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Thomas van der Linde

Thomas van der Linde

Marketing Communications Manager

High Impact marketing professional, increasing profitability by growing premium technology brands, making them more human. Creating award-winning, marketing, PR communications campaigns enabling seamless customer experience.

With a 20-year track record across the globe in developing profitable strategies and highly successful marketing programmes. He offers exceptional qualifications in multi channel advertising, brand and marketing.

Demonstrated success in utilizing diverse marketing methods and tactics, managing global brand campaigns including advertising, trade and channel marketing, marketing communications, and digital commerce solutions.

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Bernard Myburgh

Bernard Myburgh

Content and Media Producer

Bernard is an all-around media creator and filmmaker, doing anything from directing, shooting and editing, to visual effects and motion graphics, to music production and even does a bit of coding on the side.

He is an avid crypto investor and the CEO of Metamension, a film production company based in Cape Town and Los Angeles, with a team that lives and works from all over the world.

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Jonathan Mayer

Jonathan Mayer

Digital Marketing Specialist

Jonathan joined the Product Development & Pricing department at Discovery Group Life managing pricing of funds and risk management. He further spent 2 years as a Risk Analyst developing technical analysis skills.

Due to his passion for e-commerce and digital marketing, he joined the digital advertising industry managing a wide array of customer accounts across finance, hospitality specialising in ecommerce and online e-tailing.

Jonathan is a BCom Economics & Econometrics graduate from the University of Johannesburg.

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Justin Howes

Justin Howes

VP of Creative

Justin is a multi-disciplined, award-winning Creative Director with a wealth of hands-on commercial design experience spanning over 17 years in the UK and South Africa.

Having studied at a top-tier design University in the UK, he decided to remain after joining a startup design firm. With entrepreneurial blood running through his veins, he went on to found and manage his successful agency in London for ten years, with clients including Sony Ericsson, Adidas, HSBC, Harley Davidson, GE, and Samsung.

Before joining Invictus Capital, Justin worked agency-side in Cape Town with some of South Africa’s finest financial institutions. Looking for new challenges, he couldn’t resist the allure of being part of the pioneering team behind CRYPTO20. Justin now oversees all design and branding aspects of the business and its products.

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Dean Desmond Adair

Dean Desmond Adair

Community Manager

Dean has honours degrees in liberal arts as well as law, awarded by Monash University, Melbourne. When undertaking law, he specialized in examining the regulatory paradigms associated with novel and emergent technologies.

In foregoing a place in the University of Cambridge's post-grad L.L.M. program, Dean continues higher studies in the social sciences at Monash, where he is also currently employed in providing academic support.

A passionate educator and thinker, Dean has been following blockchain technology for some time. In support of Invictus's brilliant vision for the blockchain space, Dean deploys his professionalism and excellent written communication when connecting with the wider community.

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Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell

Customer Experience Manager

Mark comes with a wealth of experience, in business management as executive manager of Thumela which aims to use technology to alleviate the administrative burden on healthcare workers.As the branch manager of Design My Web, he furthered his customer facing experience, and continued to grow and expand his existing interest and knowledge of the world of distributed-ledger technology.

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Michael Grant

Michael Grant

Chief Technical Officer - DataProphet

Complex engineering problem solver, inventor. Machine Learning expert, with experience in delivering holistic and robust engineered systems. Passionate about developing teams to deliver value into businesses.

Recipient of the Keith Plowden Young Achievers Award—for the most outstanding electrical engineer (2011). 2012 winner of the International Electrotechnical Commission's Young Professional for South Africa. Member of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers.

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Timothy Wolff-Piggott

Timothy Wolff-Piggott

Senior Data Scientist

Dynamic statistician, scientist and programmer interested in novel modelling and problem-solving scenarios. Fascinated by all things data science and deep learning.

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Stackr timeline

2017

  • H2 2017

    Brendan Gallagher and Cobus Kruger leave Sanlam to start partnership.

  • October

    Initial Research and Development

    Stackr conception, initially does not include cryptoassets. Cobus attended the artificial intelligence and machine learning course at MIT.

  • December

    Realisation that crypto and the blockchain needed to be included in the Stackr solution but team had no experience.

2018

  • March

    Cobus joins Invictus Capital on contract to develop knowledge and bring traditional experience to the team.

  • May

    Stackr Inception.

    Stackr is born and the regulatory and company structures commence across the multiple jurisdictions.

  • July

    Stackr project kicks off with the core team from Sanlam Global Investment Solutions agreeing to join in October 2018.

  • August

    Development of IT infrastructure.

    Engage Nona, a leading Blockchain focused Software Development Studio, to build website, interfaces and APIs for Stackr

  • September

    Release of the Stackr Whitepaper.

  • November

    Pre TGE

2019

  • January

    Public TGE

  • March

    Stackr live

  • Q2/3

    Aggressive user adoption

  • H2

    Solution blockchain consideration - some product features on the blockchain

  • Q4

    Average 10 000 clients or US$ 100 M total client assets

2020

  • H1

    Native applications & Machine Learning R&D

  • H2

    Solution blockchain considerations - underlying investment choices

  • Q4

    Average 30 000 clients or US$ 250 M

Whitepaper

Saving has long been the cornerstone of wealth generation. As technology is evolving so must our savings solutions. Stackr has been designed with this in mind; to remove traditional frictions that adversely impact savings solutions, while pioneering machine learning driven investment options within a secure trust structure.
Stackr is the first of its kind and at the forefront of intelligent investing.

Download the whitepaper to gain an in-depth understanding of Stackr and the opportunity it presents for investors.

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