About 129Knots | A State-of-the-art, Real-World Asset Origination Platform

About129Knots

129Knots is pioneering a state-of-the-art, real-world asset origination platform to transform trade into an attractive asset class for investors while narrowing the global trade finance gap. Our breakthrough technology introduces the creation of a stable digital currency, underpinned by real-world supply chain assets, and is powered by a proprietary credit engine called Tribal Knots.

The platform offers a comprehensive suite of next-generation solutions, including trade credit, asset tokenization, programmable money, stablecoin-powered transactions, blockchain integration, advanced trade audit trails, innovative credit risk models, and robust trade governance. These transformative technologies will redefine liquidity management, enhance transparency, and strengthen risk mitigation, starting in the marine energy transition sector with plans to expand into other high-growth industries.

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129Knots was incubated and launched under the prestigious Singapore Economic Development Board's (EDB) Corporate Venture Launchpad (CVL) programme, a platform dedicated to fostering venture creation and startup partnerships in Singapore. The initiative also received support from Enterprise Singapore, reflecting its alignment with the nation's strategic vision for innovation-driven growth.

With McKinsey as the validation partner and IBM providing technology and development expertise, 129Knots is built on a foundation of world-class innovation and scalability. These collaborations underscore the venture's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic insights to transform real-world trade assets into a compelling investment opportunity for the global market has context menu

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1.29 - The Singapore Story

The number 1.29 represents the latitude of Singapore, our headquarters and the starting point of our journey. It reflects our strong foundation in a global hub for innovation, finance, and connectivity, aligning with our mission to bridge traditional industries with digital transformation.

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129 - A Comprehensive Suite of Solutions

The number also signifies the journey from 1 to 9, encapsulating the completeness and reliability of our offerings. From tokenized assets to next-generation financing models, we provide a seamless suite of solutions tailored to unlock value in real-world economies.

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Knots - The Speed of Ships and Connections "Knots" draws inspiration from maritime trade, symbolizing the speed and precision with which we connect diverse solutions. It reflects our ability to integrate complex processes and create unified pathways for asset originations that drive global economic growth.

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Knots to Tokns - Bridging the Future As an anagram, "Knots" transforms into "Tokens," highlighting our commitment to embracing digital innovation. By leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology, we transform traditional financial instruments into tokenized digital assets, unlocking new opportunities for investment and liquidity.

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Our Touchstones

At the unique intersection of finance, technology and business risk lies 129Knots. Our touchstones guide the platform, partnerships and our mission to transform deep-tier credit into investable-grade opportunity.

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Money as a Catalyst

For us, credit is our catalyst. We empower SMEs by connecting them to diverse funding sources, including trade credit, digital asset platforms, and alternative asset networks. These solutions democratize capital access, provide liquidity in challenging markets, and help businesses grow.

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Technology as an Accelerator

Technology powers every layer of the 129Knots platform. With innovations like secure chain technology, machine learning, and digital asset frameworks, we enhance transparency and trust. This transforms how businesses originate, distribute assets, and engage globally.

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Specialized Business Expertise as a Multiplayer

Our deep knowledge of the domiain is our differentiator. By combining sector knowledge, specialized business strategies and asset origination expertise, we tailor solutions to meet industry needs. Leveraging industry -specific insights and origination to distribution capabilities , we help businesses unlock value.

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Risk Management

As we assess risk, we also redesign it. Our proprietary credit engine, TribalKnots, merges maritime intel with alt-data to generate dynamic credit models. By integrating immutable ledgers, real-time monitoring, and advanced credit scoring, we enable proactive risk management. Features like transaction tagging, event triggers, and tamper-proof audit trails enhance transparency and transform how businesses transact globally.