Swiss-Regulated Crypto Escrow for High-Value Transactions
LEXR Finance holds digital assets under secure custody until your deal closes. A licensed and audited Swiss financial intermediary. Built for transactions from $1M upward.
"Clients don't come to us because they need escrow explained. They come because they've looked for a regulated, crypto-native provider with real industry standing, and found out how short that list is."
Maximilian Krähenbühl · Managing Director @LEXR Finance · Book your free call →
How we solve your challenges
From crypto custody to hybrid M&A transactions and large-scale token distributions — one regulated intermediary for every escrow need.
Secure holding of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for high-value transactions. Non-custodial custody with geographically distributed keys ensures your assets remain protected until all release conditions are met. Available around the clock, with no banking dependencies.
Large-scale token and stablecoin distributions to extensive recipient lists, handled efficiently and compliantly. Whether you're executing a share sale payout, vesting release, or foundation grant distribution, LEXR Finance acts as a neutral paymaster to ensure every recipient receives the right amount at the right time.
Escrow support for transactions that involve crypto components, fiat elements, or both. Combined with the legal expertise of LEXR Law for comprehensive transaction support covering both the financial and legal dimensions of your deal.
Bespoke escrow solutions, including non-monetary asset escrow (IP, software, documents), and custom release conditions designed around your specific transaction requirements.
How we deliver Escrow, AI-amplified
Matter in
Brief us in plain language — we scope it and route it to the right specialist.
Intake < 4hAI does the heavy lifting
Our own AI stack drafts, reviews and cross-checks — inside privilege.
60% fewer draft cyclesSenior lawyer signs off
The specialist who built the strategy reviews and signs every output.
Christian Meisser 
Stephan D. Meyer 
Michele Vitali Output delivered
On scope, on the quoted price — delivered into your workflow.
Scope and price are fixed in writing before we start — AI absorbs the lift, not your budget.
Selected escrow mandates
A snapshot of transactions we've secured — crypto, fiat, and hybrid. (Anonymized placeholders pending client sign-off.)
LEXR represents a Swiss institution in a $100m+ acquisition of a Swiss FinTech
Read →DealLEXR advises a FinTech scale-up on their Delaware flip to expand to the US market
Read →DealLEXR advises Swiss robotics company on US structure for $25m VC financing
Read →DealLEXR advises a Swiss PE-firm on the acquisition of a German FinTech company
Read →Our expert Escrow services
One regulated intermediary across every escrow need — from crypto custody to paymaster services and custom release conditions.
How It Works
Kick-off Call
We assess your needs, discuss the transaction structure, and agree on escrow arrangements and release conditions.
Book your free call →Contract Drafting
We prepare a tailored escrow agreement based on the kick-off call, covering custody setup, release mechanics, and all parties' obligations.
Book your free call →Identification & Setup
We guide all parties through our AML/KYC onboarding process and prepare the custody infrastructure for your transaction. For crypto transactions, this can be completed within days.
Book your free call →Deposit & Release
One party deposits the assets into the escrow wallet or account, where they remain secured until the agreed conditions are met. Once fulfilled, assets are released to the designated recipient.
Book your free call →Why LEXR
Regulated & Audited
Licensed Swiss financial intermediary, annually audited under Swiss anti-money laundering regulations. Full AML/KYC onboarding with institutional-grade processes. VQF member, recognised by FINMA.
Crypto-Native Infrastructure
Secure, non-custodial asset custody with geographic key distribution. Support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other chains on request. $100M+ in active escrow mandates.
Agile Execution
Crypto escrow can be operational within days. No bank dependency, no two-week account setup. Bespoke arrangements for complex deal structures — from M&A to token distributions.
Escrow FAQ
The questions founders, investors and transaction parties ask us most before engaging escrow.
Assets are held in non-custodial wallets where LEXR Finance controls the keys. Keys are distributed across multiple geographic locations to eliminate single points of failure. The specific custody arrangement is tailored to each transaction and discussed during onboarding.
From first contact to deposit-ready, a crypto escrow can typically be operational within days. The main variable is how quickly all parties complete the AML/KYC identification process. Fiat-based transactions take longer (at least two weeks) due to bank account setup requirements.
Each transaction receives a tailored escrow agreement that defines the assets held, the release conditions, the obligations of each party, and the dispute-resolution process. The agreement is drafted by LEXR and reviewed by all parties before any assets are deposited.
Yes, though our core focus is crypto and stablecoin escrow. Fiat transactions require a dedicated bank account per deal, which involves additional compliance steps and a minimum lead time of 2 weeks. For many clients, transacting in stablecoins is a faster and more cost-effective alternative.
Fees start at CHF 10'000 and are typically calculated as a percentage of the escrowed amount, depending on transaction volume and complexity. Book a call to get a full quote for your specific transaction.
Yes. LEXR Finance GmbH is a Swiss financial intermediary and member of the VQF (Verein zur Qualitätssicherung von Finanzdienstleistungen), a self-regulatory organisation recognised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. As a VQF member, LEXR Finance operates under the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act and undergoes mandatory annual compliance audits by an independent external auditor.
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