Media contact
For all press enquiries, interviews, and briefing requests, write to press@opencrate.xyz. We aim to respond within two working days. For time-sensitive stories, please mention the deadline in your subject line.
About OpenCrate (boilerplate)
The OpenCrate Limited is a Lagos-headquartered holding company that builds and operates focused, high-quality businesses across Africa, Europe, and North America. Founded in 2024 by Kingston Stratis, OpenCrate currently operates ten companies spanning consumer software, logistics, social commerce, creator tools, and physical experiences. The company is privately held and self-funded.
Founder bio
Kingston Stratis is the CoFounder and CEO of The OpenCrate Limited. He is an operator and builder based between Lagos and London. Before OpenCrate, he founded and led several consumer and creative companies. He writes occasionally about building in Africa, the long arc of consumer software, and the craft of running companies.
Brand assets
Logos, typography, and approved photography are available on request. Email press@opencrate.xyz and we’ll send a download link. Please do not modify, recolour, or stretch the OpenCrate mark. The primary brand colour is electric indigo, hex #3833E8.
Recent announcements
April 2026
A letter from the founder
Kingston Stratis introduces OpenCrate publicly for the first time and outlines the ten companies the holding company is building.
March 2026
Lavandr crosses 10,000 active service businesses
OpenCrate’s booking platform reaches a milestone across Lagos, Accra, and London.
February 2026
OgaShipper expands cross-border lanes to the UK and US
Africa’s shipping infrastructure platform opens new corridors for diaspora commerce.
January 2026
OpenCrate signs lease on first BuildCamp residence
A six-month residency hacker house opens in Lagos in Q4 2026.