• London-based Bron Labs, founded by ex-Copper Technologies CEO Dmitry Tokarev, raised $15 million from 140 investors including LocalGlobe, Fasanara Digital, and GSR.
• The platform introduces a “guardian recovery model,” allowing users to appoint trusted contacts to help recover lost wallets with a 48-hour security delay.
• Launch targets professionals and small businesses seeking institutional-level wallet protection at lower cost.

Crypto veteran Dmitry Tokarev, founder of the institutional custodian Copper Technologies, has unveiled a new venture, Bron Labs, a self-custody platform aimed at bringing enterprise-grade security tools to individual users. The company secured $15 million in seed funding from about 140 backers, including LocalGlobe and Fasanara Digital, Bloomberg reported.

Bron’s model lets users appoint two “guardians” who must approve any wallet recovery request. Once confirmed, a mandatory 48-hour delay is triggered before access is restored, a safeguard Tokarev says could help deter hackers and thieves amid a surge in crypto-related crimes. The system also integrates biometric verification and customizable security limits for large transfers.

Subscriptions start at $20 per month for individuals and $3,000 for small businesses, while early investors received a utility token that can offset subscription fees. The name Bron, meaning “bridge” in Swedish and “strength” in ancient Slavic, reflects Tokarev’s goal to connect institutional-grade protection with mainstream crypto users.

With crypto thefts and physical “wrench attacks” on the rise —more than 50 recorded this year, according to data compiled by entrepreneur Jameson Lopp —Bron Labs’ launch comes as self-custody gains urgency. The platform opens to the public on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, positioning itself as a bridge between personal convenience and professional-grade digital asset security.

By Cynthia Ebot Takang