FAQ
Acceleum is a fintech company focused on promoting financial inclusion through innovative financial solutions. Our flagship product, Apple Slice, offers micro-investment opportunities and micro-pensions, specifically targeting underserved communities in emerging markets. We think of the name as an additive that can be added to technology or opportunity to accelerate them; “just add Acceleum”.
Acceleum was founded in Norway in 2021 and has since relocated to Denmark by the foundation of a separate entity there. We are actively working in Uganda and planning future expansions into other emerging markets.
Acceleum offers micro-investments in blue-chip stocks via the Apple Slice platform and micro-pension products that help users save for retirement. We aim to provide secure and accessible financial solutions tailored to individual needs. We also facilitate payment options through partners like SPENN.
Partnership and Expansion Questions
Acceleum has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as COR IT and Metachain. These collaborations enhance our ability to deliver financial services and expand our reach in underserved markets, especially in Africa.
We are expanding into emerging markets like Uganda and other regions in Africa, as well as Latin America. We aim to replicate successful models from Uganda in new markets, ensuring that services are tailored to local needs. Asia and Scandinavia are also potential future targets.
Technical and Product Questions
Apple Slice allows users to make small investments in blue-chip stocks and save for their future via micro-pensions. The platform’s intuitive interface makes it easy to manage investments and track performance.
Acceleum charges a 0.5% transaction fee on each investment or withdrawal. There are no annual management fees, no setup fees, and no performance fees.
Yes, security is a top priority. We use industry-standard security measures like encryption and secure transaction protocols to protect user data and investments. Thomas Wong, our cybersecurity expert, oversees our security framework to ensure compliance with best practices.
Users can monitor their investments via personalized dashboards that provide real-time updates on performance and insights into their financial progress.
Acceleum has a separate fund management company run by Roger Kristiansen from Taktisk Inside that carefully selects the best investments. We focus on low-risk, high-performance assets, conducting thorough research and analysis to identify suitable opportunities.
Compliance and Regulatory Questions
Acceleum adheres to strict regulatory standards, including GDPR and AML regulations. Our team reviews operations regularly to ensure full compliance with all necessary legal requirements.
Acceleum requires full KYC for users whose transactions or savings exceed $2,000 USD. For users below this threshold, no full KYC is required, but we encourage basic identity checks. In Uganda, KYC is mandated for transactions over UGX 5 million (approx. $1,350 USD) per the Financial Institutions Act (FIA) 2004.
Acceleum adheres to Sharia principles by avoiding interest-bearing transactions (usury) and speculative trading. We generate revenue from transaction fees, and our asset-backed tokens are based on real-world investments, ensuring transparency and compliance.
Acceleum is fully GDPR-compliant, ensuring the privacy and security of all user data. We implement strict data protection measures to safeguard personal information.
Investments and Products Questions
The platform offers micro-investments in blue-chip stocks through tokenized shares, allowing users to access high-quality assets with small amounts of capital.
Acceleum manage assets through tokenized shares backed by real-world investments. This ensures transparency and stability in the value of user holdings.
Acceleum’s products include micro-pensions, micro-investments in blue-chip stocks, and the Apple Slice platform that allows users to save for retirement and invest with small amounts.
Getting Started Questions
Simply sign up on our platform, complete the KYC process if applicable, and begin investing. You can start with small amounts and increase your investments as you get more familiar with the platform.
