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French fintech Lyzi, built on the Tezos blockchain, has expanded its European presence by bringing cryptocurrency payments to Porsche Centre Montpellier and Lamborghini Bordeaux, two of the first luxury car dealerships in Europe to adopt digital assets for vehicle purchases.
The company, which raised €1.3 million in April 2025 to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption, is also extending its technology to the humanitarian sector through a partnership with Doctors of the World (Médecins du Monde).
Crypto payments arrive in the luxury auto sector
Porsche Centre Montpellier and Lamborghini Bordeaux are now the first dealerships in their respective networks to accept cryptocurrency payments via Lyzi. Customers can purchase vehicles using Bitcoin (BTC), Tezos (XTZ), stablecoins (EURC, USDC), and more than 80 other cryptocurrencies.
“We wanted to offer our customers a purchasing experience that meets their standards, while integrating new financial practices. With Lyzi, we combine innovation, performance, and simplicity,” said Jean-Pierre Launay, Director of Porsche Centre Montpellier.
“For our clientele who appreciate both Italian craftsmanship and digital innovation, accepting cryptocurrency is simply another expression of exceptional service and exclusive access to the extraordinary,” added Thomas Hecquet, Director at Lamborghini Centre Bordeaux.
Dealerships receive instant euro conversion without exposure to crypto volatility, while buyers enjoy seamless wallet-based payments.
Crypto donation platform with Doctors of the World
Lyzi has also partnered with Doctors of the World to enable cryptocurrency donations supporting more than 400 programs in over 80 countries. The collaboration allows donors worldwide to contribute digital assets to the organization’s humanitarian projects.
“For several years, Doctors of the World has been diversifying its public fundraising sources to guarantee its independence of action. With a crypto market now regulated within the EU, we decided to launch this crypto donation experiment to better understand these new uses and their funding potential for the coming years. Our approach respects the ethical framework defined in our funding charter,” said Guillaume Cotillard, Director of Communication and Development, Doctors of the World.
A growing European presence
Built on the Tezos blockchain, Lyzi now connects to more than 1 million payment terminals across Europe. Since its seed round, led by Christopher Grilhault des Fontaines, NYX Venture Singapore, and Jean-Luc Bernard (founder of Astek), the company has added partners including Smeg, Société des Bains de Mer de Monaco, and S.T. Dupont.
“Collaborating with iconic players like Porsche and Lamborghini, alongside humanitarian organizations like Doctors of the World, proves that crypto payments are no longer a trend but a reality,” said Damien Patureaux, CEO of Lyzi. “We’re making cryptocurrency payments as simple as card payments while opening new possibilities for global giving.”
“Blockchain actors such as Lyzi are building flexible and sovereign financial rails,” noted David Relkin, Head of DeFi at Nomadic Labs, a Tezos R&D hub. “By building on Tezos, Lyzi ensures users benefit from rapid settlement and best-in-class security – essential attributes for any modern payment infrastructure.”
Lyzi plans to further expand internationally in 2026, continuing its mission to make cryptocurrency payments accessible and practical for both consumers and institutions.
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