About 80eight

Who we are

80eight is a financial services and technology company that is changing the way people and businesses interact with money. By creating innovative tools and platforms that connect traditional and decentralized finance, we empower users with financial solutions that are seamless, secure, and forward-thinking.

Our vision

Our vision is to shape the future of finance. We aim to do this by developing leading-edge technology that simplifies payments across the globe and improves access to financial services, so businesses and individuals can prosper in an increasingly digital economy.

Our mission

We are driven to transform financial services by creating intelligent, user-friendly, and adaptable solutions that allow individuals and businesses to confidently and efficiently conduct transactions around the world.

Company culture

The 80eight team is comprised of young innovators who push boundaries and look to the future. We are fuelled by creativity and speed, and are always focused on staying ahead of the curve in the financial world. Our culture is based on collaboration, bold ideas, and an unwavering commitment to developing the financial tools of the future.

Our story

In 2018, the founding of the holding company marked the beginning of the vision to become a leading stock and FX brokerage company for high-net-worth and retail clients in South Africa. With the granting of the brokerage license, the business was officially underway.
The year 2019 saw the founding of Crowdprop, a fractional property investment platform that was incorporated under ELA.
ELA also received approval as a treasury outsourced company from the Reserve Bank and started its journey as a leading Forex service provider.
In 2020, Crowdprop was granted approval as a public company, which solidified its go-to-market strategy.
ELA expanded its services by founding the crypto brokerage desk and service provider business.
The year 2021 marked the founding of Bitwealth, which offered a complete custody wallet and crypto OTC service. ELA started to bring all of its products together under one brand to create a recognized platform that stands out.
In 2022, ELA embarked on the vision of bringing all its products, including stocks, FX, crypto, and property, under one integrated platform with a recognisable brand.
The company also opened an office in the UAE, marking the beginning of its global footprint.
Finally, in 2023, 80eight was founded as the complete integrated platform for all of ELA's products. This new platform defined investment solutions for small business owners, advisors, and individuals in South Africa and beyond.
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Meet the team

We're a group of like-minded leaders who believe in taking action and making things happen.

Faadil

Chief Executive Officer

Zaydan

Investment Officer

Shiven

Chief Operations Officer + Macro Strategist

Edwin

Account Manager

Yusuf

Executive

Chaz

Product Officer

Yusuf

Chairman

Compliance

South Africa

80 EIGHT SA (Pty) Ltd Registration number: 2017/435463/07 is a licensed FinancialServices Provider (FSP number: 49010) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. 80EIGHT SA (Pty) Ltd is registered as an Accountable Institution’ with the FinancialIntelligence Centre, under Organisation ID: 44678

Europe

80EIGHT EU Spółka z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością (KRS number: 0001136845 ) isauthorised by the Ministry of Finance and the Tax Administration Chamber of Poland inKatowice to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider, under virtual currencyregistration number RDWW-1630.