About Mercatorem
At Mercatorem, we combine rigorous verification and due diligence with a structured operational framework and the human expertise this industry has always demanded.
By verifying counterparties, filtering out fraud, and protecting mandates with industry-standard agreements, we transform inefficiency into opportunity.
Our mission is simple: to build the trust infrastructure international trade has long needed.
Innovation at the coreOur Foundations
The physical commodities industry has long operated without the infrastructure its complexity demands. Fragmented communication, unverifiable counterparties, disputed commissions, and the erosion of trust caused by fraudulent and unqualified actors have compounded quietly — at significant cost to the companies that bear them.
Mercatorem was built directly out of this reality. Developed alongside traders, brokers, mandates, refiners, farmers, and financiers who encounter these problems daily — not as observers, but as participants — it is a practical tool built to solve specific, well-understood failures.
Values and Principles
Mercatorem is built on a foundation of core values that guide everything we do.
Verification Above All
We verify companies, individuals, and documents so that our users know they are dealing with genuine counterparties.
Transparency With Protection
We believe open, direct communication is non-negotiable. Every stakeholder is protected through clear agreements and fair processes.
Technology + Human Touch
Automation makes us fast and efficient, while brokers ensure that every deal is guided by real human expertise.
Neutrality and Standards
Mercatorem enforces international trade standards and a structured framework that aligns incentives to maximize successful outcomes.
A Structured Method
We operate on a framework that provides 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
Director & Founder
BS Physics & Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology & Technische Universiteit Eindhoven.
Amiya Rana
Operations
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management - University of Warwick.
Nabil Aldini
Technology
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, at University of Toronto Scarborough.
Mateo Iturmendi
Product Design
Bachelor of Science - General Engineering at DTU - Technical University of Denmark.
Brinley Myles
Finance
Bachelor of Science Jt Hons - Mathematics & Economics, at University of Nottingham.
Carolina Villalon
Legal
Bachelor of Law & Business Administration, at Chinese University of Hong Kong & IE University
Elizaveta Shcherbakova
Marketing
Bachelor of Arts - Design & Animation, at Faculty of Arts, Ramon Llull La Salle University Barcelona.
Victoria Sirotina
Customer Relations
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering and Sustainable Development, at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven.