September 2025 saw the Komainu team swap desks and video calls for fresh air and face-to-face connection in the French countryside, at the first-ever all-staff Komainu Summit. With colleagues flying in from our offices in Singapore, the UK, Dubai, and Jersey, the off-site was a well-deserved celebration of a successful year and a chance to strengthen the collaboration that’s already fuelling our growth.
Le Barn, just outside Paris, offered an idyllic setting. Surrounded by rolling fields, peaceful woodlands, and a beautifully restored barn, it was the perfect backdrop for reflection, connection, and some well-earned downtime. From treasure hunts and cycle rides to archery, yoga, and plenty of cheese and pastries, the few days gave us space to celebrate our achievements and enjoy time together as one global team.
“It was wonderful to see our colleagues from different global offices come together, providing the opportunity to strengthen established relationships and forge valuable new ones,” said Harriet, Head of HR. “I look forward to seeing the learning, insights, and momentum generated through this valuable time together reflected in how we work and drive results across the company.”
That spirit of connection and celebration carried through the week as we marked some of Komainu’s key milestones, welcoming new joiners, sharing exciting announcements, and reflecting on our Series B fundraising success earlier in the year.
Alongside this, we also made space for learning and sharing ideas. Peer-led sessions covered everything from how blocks are chained to deep dives into wallets, decentralised systems, deep fakes, and Komainu’s evolving brand and market positioning.
“The learning sessions were well put together and informative,” said James, Operations Manager. “As a relatively new employee, it was also a brilliant way to meet people from across the business and feel part of one big team.”
We kicked off the summit with a relaxed first evening around the bonfire, toasting marshmallows and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. On the final night, we came together for a formal dinner, preceded by a fireside chat with our Co-CEOs, Rob and Paul, who shared reflections on Komainu’s journey so far and their vision for the future. It was a warm and memorable close to a great few days of learning, sharing ideas, and celebrating our collective success.
The summit was the cherry on top of a great year, a chance to step back from our desks, with the Operations team rotating shifts to ensure everything continued to run smoothly in the background, spend time with colleagues we don’t usually get to see, and return with fresh energy, stronger relationships, and a shared sense of pride in what we’ve achieved together.
Our mission remains clear: to be the digital asset partner of choice for the world’s leading financial institutions, providing the services and infrastructure they need to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the digital asset ecosystem.
As the team returned to their desks, our shared vision felt more focused than ever: we’re building the institutional gateway to digital assets – delivering seamless, secure, and connected access to a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in the event, and to all those who attended and contributed to making it such a memorable experience.
“As a relatively new employee, it was also a brilliant way to meet people from across the business and feel part of one big team.”
James, Operations Manager