U.K.-based fintech company Valereum Plc has announced plans to raise £500,000 to establish a Bitcoin treasury reserve, becoming the latest in a growing list of firms embracing BTC as part of their financial strategy.
In an August 1 announcement, Valereum revealed it will issue approximately 16.12 million ordinary shares to fund the initiative. The capital raised will not only support the creation of a Bitcoin treasury but will also be used to accelerate the company’s expansion, platform rollout, and entry into new markets.
According to the press release, Valereum sees the Bitcoin reserve as a strategic step toward reinforcing its presence in the Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization space. The treasury will also serve as a foundation for accepting future revenues in Bitcoin, aligning the company more closely with the evolving digital asset landscape.
“A Bitcoin treasury reserve is about financially aligning with our vision—bringing our balance sheet up to speed with the innovation we’re driving,” said Valereum CEO Gary Cottle. “We want to be able to execute globally, with agility, and build significant long-term growth.”
The fundraising will take place in two parts. The first involves a firm subscription of shares worth £400,000, scheduled to be completed today. The second is a retail offer targeting an additional £100,000, expected to go live within the coming week. Both offerings will be priced at 3.1 pence per share, in line with the closing mid-market price on July 31, 2025.
By launching a dedicated BTC reserve, Valereum joins other U.K. companies such as the Smarter Web Company and Vaultz Capital, which have also adopted Bitcoin as part of their corporate treasury strategies.
Could the announcement of a Bitcoin treasury boost Valereum’s stock price?
Typically, when companies announce the establishment of a Bitcoin treasury, their stock prices receive a boost as crypto-enthusiastic investors often view the move as a forward-thinking strategy and express renewed confidence in the firm.
However, that hasn’t been the case for Valereum so far. As of August 1, the company’s share price has dropped by 4.35% compared to the previous trading day, currently sitting at €0.033. According to Google Finance data, the stock has remained largely flat over the past five days.
This decline contrasts with the performance of other firms that have embraced Bitcoin treasury strategies. For example, in mid-July, Vaultz Capital saw its share price rise by 2.01% following its announcement to issue shares for the purchase of additional Bitcoin.
