Blockstream Capital Partners (BCP) has acquired Berglinde AG, a Swiss financial services company known for its bitcoin-backed lending and institutional bitcoin solutions. The move solidifies Blockstream’s presence in Europe and its goal of connecting traditional finance with bitcoin-based products.
Founded in 2024 and based in Zug, Switzerland, Berglinde AG quickly became known among banks and institutional investors for its risk management expertise and secure bitcoin-backed lending services.
The company provides overcollateralized loans backed by bitcoin, so clients can access liquidity without having to sell their holdings. It also advises financial institutions on Bitcoin integration, regulatory compliance, and product development.
The acquisition is a big step in BCP’s European expansion, following its previous investments in Bitcoin infrastructure companies such as Komainu, a leading institutional custody provider.
With this new European arm, Blockstream aims to create what it calls a “fully integrated Bitcoin financial ecosystem,” covering custody, infrastructure and asset management.
“We are thrilled to welcome Berglinde AG into Blockstream Capital Partners,” said PeterPaul Pardi, Managing Partner at BCP.
“This acquisition reflects our long-term vision: building a fully integrated Bitcoin financial ecosystem spanning infrastructure, custody, and asset management.”
He added that by combining Swiss precision in financial services with BCP’s global scale, the company can now deliver unparalleled value to institutional investors worldwide.
The acquisition will give BCP a stronger presence in Switzerland and Europe, and position it strategically in Europe’s growing Bitcoin and blockchain industry. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Berglinde has Swiss banking expertise combined with bitcoin-native products. Its services are for high-net-worth individuals, banks, and institutions looking for secure, compliant exposure to bitcoin.
“Joining forces with Blockstream Capital Partners is a transformative step for Berglinde,” said Phil Lojacono, Founder and Partner of Berglinde AG.
“Together, we will unlock new opportunities for the Bitcoin economy in Europe, bringing institutional-grade products that combine innovation, transparency, and long-term security.”
Berglinde is built on Swiss regulatory standards, compliance, transparency, and multi-layered risk management.
The company’s regulated bitcoin-backed lending expertise will enable Blockstream to offer more financial products, tokenized assets, cross-border investment opportunities, and bitcoin-based asset management.
Blockstream Capital Partners is a key part of the Blockstream universe – a global powerhouse in Bitcoin and blockchain tech run by the highly respected Dr. Adam Back, who has been an influential figure in the Bitcoin community since the early days.
Dr. Back is one of the few people who had direct email conversations with Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. Adam Back’s Hashcash paper was directly cited in Bitcoin’s Whitepaper.
BCP unites Bitcoin with institutional finance, investing across venture capital, private equity, credit, and real estate—all anchored in Bitcoin’s rising importance in global markets.
Under Blockstream’s ownership, Berglinde will continue operating from its Zug base, now serving as Blockstream’s Swiss hub.
Its team, led by Lojacono, will remain in place as the company expands across Europe and develops new financial products. The collaboration is expected to enhance both firms’ ability to serve institutional clients seeking compliant bitcoin investment solutions.
