The Blockchain Group Raises €22M to Accelerate Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
By: bitcoin magazine|2025/05/12 21:00:17
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Bitcoin MagazineThe Blockchain Group Raises €22M to Accelerate Its Bitcoin Treasury StrategyThe Blockchain Group (ALTBG), a Premiere Member of Bitcoin For Corporations and Europe’s first publicly traded Bitcoin Treasury Company, has completed two major capital raises totaling over €22 million in just 48 hours—a bold signal of institutional conviction in its Bitcoin-native strategy.These moves are not just capital raises—they’re a blueprint for how public companies can re-architect their balance sheets around Bitcoin, while attracting world-class partners along the way.Part One: €9.9M Equity Raise Anchored by Major InstitutionsOn May 9, The Blockchain Group announced a €9.9 million capital increase, pricing shares at €1.0932, a 61.7% premium over the 20-day average. The raise was conducted without preemptive rights and drew participation from respected institutional and strategic investors including:Tobam (€4M)Generali Ambition Solidaire (€1.1M)Jean-Marie Formigé (€2.2M)Quadrille Capital, EFG Bank, VP Bank, and othersThis tranche was structured under Article L. 411-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code, enabling fast, strategic deployment of capital toward two fronts:Strengthening the company’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy, centered on increasing Bitcoin per fully diluted share.Fueling growth of its operating subsidiaries, which focus on Data Intelligence, AI, and decentralized tech consulting.This equity round demonstrates The Blockchain Group’s ability to attract forward-looking capital while preserving dilution discipline.Part Two: €12.1M Bitcoin-Denominated Convertible with Adam BackOn May 12, ALTBG followed up with a second raise—this time in Bitcoin.The company’s Luxembourg subsidiary issued a €12.1 million BTC-denominated convertible bond, subscribed in full by Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and one of Bitcoin’s earliest pioneers.This is Tranche 2 of the company’s OCA convertible series, issued at a 30% premium over Tranche 1’s conversion price. Upon conversion, it could result in the issuance of up to 17.2 million new shares at €0.707 per share, with conversion terms based on future share price performance.This issuance brings Bitcoin-native capital structure innovation directly to the European public markets—aligning long-term investors with the company’s mission to grow Bitcoin per share.A Model for the Future of Public Company FinanceTogether, these two raises represent something bigger than capital: a strategic shift.The Blockchain Group is using the tools of public finance—equity, convertibles, and treasury management—to align its capital structure with Bitcoin’s monetary policy. As a Premiere Member of Bitcoin For Corporations, it exemplifies the kind of strategic playbook that more companies in Europe and beyond are beginning to explore.The company’s treasury strategy is simple but powerful: accumulate Bitcoin, preserve BTC per share, and attract capital partners who understand the long game.Don’t Miss the Live DiscussionTo unpack these moves and explore what’s next, join the company’s first official BTC Strategy X Space, hosted by The Blockchain Group with special guest Adam Back.https://t.co/igCsPEfyJC— Alexandre Laizet (@AlexandreLaizet) May 9, 2025 Join the X Space Tuesday, May 13 9:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM CETSpeakers include:Alexandre Laizet, CEO, The Blockchain GroupAdam Back, CEO, BlockstreamCo-hosted by Bitcoin For CorporationsThis marks the first public dialogue around ALTBG’s capital strategy—and offers a front-row seat to how Bitcoin treasury companies are rewriting corporate finance in real time.Disclaimer: This content was written on behalf of Bitcoin For Corporations. This article is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as an invitation or solicitation to acquire, purchase, or subscribe for securities. For full transparency, please note that UTXO Management, a subsidiary of BTC Inc., holds a stake in The Blockchain Group.This post The Blockchain Group Raises €22M to Accelerate Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.
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