Who Is Alethium—and Why You Can Trust Us with Your Money 💬🤝
Let’s cut to it—if you’re thinking of trading on Alethium, especially using trade finance or escrow, your first question is probably:
“Who are these people, and why should I trust them with my money?”
“Who are these people, and why should I trust them with my money?”
Fair question. Here’s our answer.
Full Transparency, By Design
Registered & Legitimate
Alethium operates with full transparency. Company Number: 14540941 and VAT Number: GB434387189. Founded in 2023, we're building a sustainable, long-term business you can verify.
Verifiable Credentials
We believe trust starts with visibility. All our company information is publicly accessible, allowing you to validate our credentials with ease before entrusting us with your transactions.
Open Operations
Unlike shadowy operators, we conduct business in the open. Our processes, leadership, and financial handling are designed to be scrutinised—because we have nothing to hide.
Transforming a Broken Industry
Problem Identification
We witnessed firsthand the dysfunctional wellness supply chain with poor quality, zero transparency, and manual processes hindering good businesses.
Solution Design
Instead of just another marketplace, we envisioned a trusted ecosystem where quality businesses could access credit and build credibility.
Trust Creation
We built a platform that enables secure transactions, transparent quality verification, and financial tools that help legitimate businesses thrive.
A Team You Can Trust
Professional Qualifications
Our CEO, Chris McCormack, is a CIMA-qualified accountant with extensive financial services experience and FCA registration after completing their in-person Competence & Capability assessment.
Proven Track Record
Our leadership team has previously built, scaled, and successfully exited B2B marketplaces, bringing valuable experience to Alethium's operations and strategic direction.
Personally Invested
We have significant personal investment in Alethium's success, aligning our interests with yours and demonstrating our long-term commitment to building a trusted platform.
Exceptional Operational Standards
Best-in-Class Security
Enterprise-grade data and financial protection
Regulatory-Inspired Processes
Operating as if fully regulated, even when not required
Daily Financial Reconciliations
Rigorous accounting standards for all transactions
Segregated Funds
Your money remains separate and protected at all times
You can talk to us directly 📞
We’re not a black box. You can speak directly with our founding team—no chatbots, no ticket walls.
💬 Want to talk to our CEO personally? Book a time here.
We believe trust is human. And we’re here to earn yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alethium a regulated financial services provider?
Our services are structured to not require financial services regulation, but we still run our processes as if they were regulated. From daily reconciliations to client funds segregation, we've built best-practice operational hygiene into every transaction.
How do you protect my funds during a transaction?
All funds are held in segregated accounts, completely separate from Alethium's operational funds. We perform daily reconciliations and follow strict financial controls equivalent to regulated entities.
What happens if a dispute arises during a transaction?
Our structured dispute resolution process ensures fair outcomes. With clear documentation requirements and transparent communication channels, most disputes are resolved quickly without further escalation.