# About Arrel: digital asset infrastructure for Africa URL: https://arreltech.com/company/about > Arrel is the control and orchestration layer for digital assets in Africa. DAPL connects custody, liquidity, compliance and governance through one API, so institutions run payments, trading, treasury, FX, settlement and tokenization from one place, inside their own licence. # Digital asset infrastructure for Africa. Arrel is the control and orchestration layer for digital assets in Africa. DAPL connects custody, liquidity, compliance and governance through one API, so institutions run payments, trading, treasury, FX, settlement and tokenization from one place, inside their own licence. [Talk to us](https://arreltech.com/company/contact-sales) [Request sandbox](https://arreltech.com/developers#sandbox) ## Arrel, in key facts. Legal name Arrel Technology LTD Registration Mauritius, BRN C160451 Address Suite 308, St James Court, Port Louis, Mauritius Product DAPL, the Digital Asset Platform Markets in scope South Africa, Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, Botswana; UAE as a gateway Independent audits ISO 27001 certified; SOC 2 Type II examined Founders Nicholas Allen (CEO), Jevon Coffin-Grey (CTO) Recognition Circle grant recipient (2026); two Stellar Community Fund awards Contact ## What Arrel does, and does not do. ### What Arrel does - Builds and runs DAPL, one API layer for digital asset operations - Connects custody technology, 11 venues, major blockchains, stablecoin rails and compliance tools - Runs screening, identity checks and approvals before funds move - Supports deployment inside the client's licence or a licensed partner's ### What Arrel does not do - Hold client assets - Provide custody, brokerage, exchange or payment services itself - Act as the regulated party - Lock clients into one provider ## Our vision: bridge legacy systems and digital assets. > "We empower businesses to bridge legacy systems with cutting-edge fintech, and lead change so they grow, thrive, and flourish." Arrel aims to be the trusted partner that helps African institutions move into digital assets while keeping the highest standards of security, compliance and operational discipline. ## How we build and partner. 01 ### Respect We treat every client, partner and colleague with respect, and build an inclusive place to work. 02 ### Integrity We hold ourselves to high ethical standards: transparent, honest and accountable. 03 ### Innovation We keep improving the infrastructure institutions depend on. 04 ### Curiosity We approach every problem ready to learn and to find a better way. ## Led by Arrel's founders. ![Nicholas Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Arrel](https://arreltech.com/images/team/nicholas-allen.webp) Nicholas Allen [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaspallen/) Chief Executive Officer Nicholas has more than 15 years of experience in financial technology and digital asset infrastructure. As CEO he sets Arrel's strategy and leads its work with financial institutions across Africa. ![Jevon Coffin-Grey, Chief Technology Officer of Arrel](https://arreltech.com/images/team/jevon-coffin-grey.webp) Jevon Coffin-Grey [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdcoffingrey/) Chief Technology Officer Jevon brings deep expertise in blockchain architecture and financial systems. As CTO he leads the development of DAPL, with a focus on security, scalability and reliability. ## About Arrel, answered. Where is Arrel based? Arrel Technology LTD is based at Suite 308, St James Court, Port Louis, Mauritius (business registration number C160451), and works with institutions across Africa. What does Arrel not do? Arrel does not hold client assets and does not provide custody, brokerage, exchange or payment services itself. It is a technology provider and is never the regulated party. Has Arrel received grants? Yes. Circle named DAPL among its first 2026 grant recipients, and the Stellar Community Fund has made two awards to Arrel. These are grants, not investments. Which markets does Arrel focus on? Africa first: South Africa, Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique and Botswana are in scope, with the UAE as a gateway.