About Mercatorem
Mercatorem is the all-in-one platform for physical commodity trading. We combine technology and human expertise to connect buyers, sellers, and intermediaries in a transparent, structured, and secure environment.
By verifying counterparties, filtering out fraudulent offers, and protecting mandates with industry-standard agreements, we transform inefficiency into opportunity.
Our mission is simple: to build the trusted middleman international trade has long needed.
Innovation at the coreOur Foundations
For decades, the physical commodities industry has been plagued by scams, endless chains of intermediaries, falsified documentation, and misaligned interests. Billions have been lost due to wasted time and broken trust.
Mercatorem was born directly out of this reality. Crafted hand in hand with industry professionals — traders, brokers, mandates, refiners, farmers, and financiers — our platform is not theory, but a practical tool designed to solve the problems we face every single day.
Mercatorem is built by the industry, for the industry.
Values and Principles
Mercatorem is built on a foundation of core values that guide everything we do.
Trust Above All
We verify companies, individuals, and documents so that our users know they are dealing with genuine counterparties.
Transparency With Protection
We believe in open, direct communication — but not at the expense of intermediaries. Every stakeholder is protected through clear agreements and fair processes.
Technology + Human Touch
Automation makes us fast and efficient, while our assigned brokers ensure that every deal is guided by real human expertise.
Neutrality and Standards
Mercatorem acts as a neutral broker, enforcing international trade standards and aligning incentives so that all parties can succeed.
A Structured Method
A structured approach to efficient and secure trading.
Building the Tools
We develop in-house systems that are accessible to all users, including the Unified Blacklist, entity directories, verification keys, and automated agreements. These tools are designed to create transparency, reduce risk, and provide every participant with a reliable framework for trading.
Verification & Filtering
Every company and mandate is screened through our verification process. Fraudulent entities, false documentation, and endless broker chains are filtered out, ensuring that only genuine opportunities reach the marketplace. This protects valuable time and reduces unnecessary distractions.
Connecting Buyers & Sellers
Through the marketplace or direct introductions, we allow buyers and sellers to connect based on posted offers or tailored preferences. Where a match is found, Mercatorem facilitates the introduction, ensuring both sides have the right context to begin productive negotiations.
Independent Consultation
Before any exchange takes place, our brokers speak with each party independently. This step clarifies interests, reduces miscommunication, and prevents misunderstandings. Even if parties hesitate to share sensitive details with each other, they trust Mercatorem's established track record and neutrality.
Negotiation Tracking
The entire negotiation is tracked within our dashboard: timestamps, tasks, documents, and broker guidance. This structured process maximizes the chance of closing successfully while offering value-added services such as financial solutions, logistics support, or access to storage capacity when needed.
Protection & Settlement
Every transaction is underpinned by industry-standard agreements such as NCNDAs and IMFPAs. Mercatorem can also act as a paymaster, collecting and disbursing commissions securely, ensuring mandates are protected while buyers and sellers transact with confidence and direct clarity.
Our Tools
Part of our mission is to develop powerful tools tailored to the industry.
Certificates
Issue certificates to Employees and collaborators to allow other firms and their Mandates to verify them and build trustworthy relationships.
Learn MoreEntity Search
Search for entities across the platform to confirm that they are real. From producers to importers, refineries or trading houses, we have them all.
Learn MoreUnified Blacklist
All major blacklists unified into one. Quickly discard blacklisted companies and individuals, and learn about why and when they were flagged.
Learn MoreMeet The Team
A dedicated team passionate about shaping the future of physical commoditiy trading.
Julian Zavaglia
BS Physics & Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology & Technische Universiteit Eindhoven.
Mateo Iturmendi
Bachelor of Science - General Engineering at DTU - Technical University of Denmark.
Carolina Villalon
Bachelor of Law & Business Administration, at Chinese University of Hong Kong & IE University
Brinley Myles
Bachelor of Science Jt Hons - Mathematics & Economics, at University of Nottingham.
Elizabeta Semenkova
Bachelor of Arts - Design & Animation, at Faculty of Arts, University of Barcelona.
Victoria Sirotina
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering and Sustainable Development, at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven.
Liubava Semenkova
Bachelor of Business Administration at Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (U.N.E.D.)
Leonardo Giorgioni
Bachelor of Sience - Mathematics and Computer Science, Psychology at Stetson University.
