Manuel Stotz

Founder, Director, Chief Investment Officer and CEO

Past deals in Bitcoin

River

Series B in 2023
River Financial is a challenger financial institution specializing in Bitcoin financial services. River Financial's flagship product, a Bitcoin brokerage, provides sophisticated retail investors with a high-touch platform to buy and sell Bitcoin. Founded in 2019 by Alexander Leishman and Andrew Benson, River's brokerage product provides its clients with best-in-class security, a world-class client service experience, and investment performance tools such as cost basis tracking.

Fedi

Series A in 2023
Fedi is a technology company that builds global bitcoin adoption technology. The Fedi mobile app is the company's main product, and it is designed to help billions of people use Bitcoin securely, privately, and scalably.

Zion

Venture Round in 2023
Zion is a decentralized social network built on Bitcoin, designed to facilitate the free and open flow of content and payments between creative people and their audiences.

Blockstream

Convertible Note in 2023
Blockstream is a prominent blockchain technology supplier that focuses on enhancing Bitcoin and blockchain functionality through innovative products and services. The company develops interoperable blockchain technologies, particularly sidechains, which facilitate faster and more confidential transactions. Its notable offerings include Blockstream Satellite, a service that broadcasts the Bitcoin blockchain via satellite for users without internet access, and the Liquid Network, designed to improve transaction efficiency. Additionally, Blockstream provides the Green Wallet, a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet emphasizing security and user control. The company also offers blockchain APIs for developers, enabling the integration of blockchain capabilities into various applications, as well as solutions for efficient Bitcoin mining operations. By leveraging advanced cryptographic techniques, Blockstream aims to enhance privacy and security in transactions, ultimately contributing to the evolution of the financial infrastructure.

Galoy

Private Equity Round in 2022
Galoy provides an open-source Bitcoin banking platform that enables communities and institutions to offer financial services using Bitcoin. The platform includes a secure backend API, mobile wallets, point of sale applications, compliance tools, and administrative controls. By facilitating the development of tools that connect traditional payment networks with Bitcoin's Lightning Network, Galoy empowers various organizations to establish themselves as Bitcoin banks. Its notable initiative, the Bitcoin Beach Wallet, has played a pivotal role in fostering a circular Bitcoin economy, which has influenced the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador.

ZEBEDEE

Series B in 2022
ZEBEDEE is a software company founded in 2019 and based in Hoboken, New Jersey, that focuses on integrating Bitcoin and Lightning support into digital experiences, particularly within the gaming industry. The company has developed an online payment platform that facilitates seamless interactions and value exchanges among players, developers, streamers, and viewers. By enabling the integration of cryptocurrency into digital gaming environments, ZEBEDEE enhances user experiences and powers digital economies, allowing for frictionless transactions and interactions.

Fedi

Seed Round in 2022
Fedi is a technology company that builds global bitcoin adoption technology. The Fedi mobile app is the company's main product, and it is designed to help billions of people use Bitcoin securely, privately, and scalably.

Cathedra Bitcoin

Post in 2022
Cathedra Bitcoin is a company that specializes in the development and operation of Bitcoin mining infrastructure. It operates primarily in the United States, where it has diversified its mining operations. The company emphasizes the importance of sound money and abundant energy as essential elements for human flourishing. In addition to Bitcoin mining, Cathedra Bitcoin also focuses on managing and expanding its portfolio of data center infrastructure, which supports high-density computing applications, including artificial intelligence.

PDAX | Philippine Digital Asset Exchange

Series B in 2022
PDAX is the first order-book based digital currency exchange in The Philippines that enables users to buy, sell, trade and digital assets such as Bitcoin against the Philippine Peso. Its trade matching engine ensures liquidity and globally competitive prices in a market that has historically been too costly for the average Filipino to access. For more information please visit pdax.ph.

OpenNode

Series A in 2022
OpenNode Inc. operates a bitcoin payment processing platform that facilitates transactions for e-commerce, retail, and gaming companies. Founded in 2018 and based in the United States, OpenNode provides an easy-to-use solution that includes a plug-in service for online shopping carts and payment infrastructure APIs for developers. The platform enables instant settlements, allowing businesses to accept bitcoin payments and exchange them for local currency seamlessly. Additionally, it supports microtransactions and quick invoicing, bridging the gap between cryptocurrency and traditional payment methods. By offering a user-friendly interface and rapid processing capabilities, OpenNode aims to create a borderless payment ecosystem where transactions can be completed in both bitcoin and fiat currency.

Bitnob

Venture Round in 2022
Bitnob is a company that develops and manages infrastructure solutions for Bitcoin and Stablecoin transactions, catering to businesses globally. It operates an online trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of bitcoins. The platform features instant Know Your Customer (KYC) verification and offers various deposit and withdrawal methods, including mobile money. By providing these services, Bitnob aims to help users create and grow their wealth while also supporting their business needs.

Galoy

Seed Round in 2021
Galoy provides an open-source Bitcoin banking platform that enables communities and institutions to offer financial services using Bitcoin. The platform includes a secure backend API, mobile wallets, point of sale applications, compliance tools, and administrative controls. By facilitating the development of tools that connect traditional payment networks with Bitcoin's Lightning Network, Galoy empowers various organizations to establish themselves as Bitcoin banks. Its notable initiative, the Bitcoin Beach Wallet, has played a pivotal role in fostering a circular Bitcoin economy, which has influenced the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador.

Ledn

Series B in 2021
Ledn builds financial products with a mission to help more people save in digital assets. Ledn’s suite of products consists of Borrow - A bitcoin-backed loan which allows customers to access dollars without selling their bitcoin, B2X - Allowing clients to instantly double their bitcoin holdings through the use of a Ledn loan and Save - A bitcoin and USDC savings account that pays interest on bitcoin or USDC with no minimums. For more information visit ledn.io.

GDA

Private Equity Round in 2021
GDA is one of the world's largest bitcoin mining companies in terms of hash rate. The GDA founders have over ten years of experience in the bitcoin mining industry and the company currently operates 19 industrial-scale data centers across North America, Europe, and Central Asia. With a total power capacity of over 400 MW, the company has brought over 120,000 miners online. GDA was included in the Fortune Crypto 40 list as the only bitcoin miner.

Abra

Series C in 2021
Abra, established in 2014 and based in the United States, is a cryptocurrency platform that facilitates buying, trading, and borrowing against digital assets. Serving over 2 million customers across more than 150 countries, Abra provides a user-friendly interface for both individuals and businesses to manage their cryptocurrency investments. The platform allows users to convert between cryptocurrencies and various local fiat currencies, catering to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutions. With a transaction volume exceeding $9 billion, Abra is recognized for its reliability and has been rated among the top five cryptocurrency wallets. The company is supported by reputable investors, including American Express Ventures and First Round Capital, as it pursues its vision of creating an accessible and open global financial system.

GDA

Private Equity Round in 2021
GDA is one of the world's largest bitcoin mining companies in terms of hash rate. The GDA founders have over ten years of experience in the bitcoin mining industry and the company currently operates 19 industrial-scale data centers across North America, Europe, and Central Asia. With a total power capacity of over 400 MW, the company has brought over 120,000 miners online. GDA was included in the Fortune Crypto 40 list as the only bitcoin miner.

Ledn

Series A in 2021
Ledn builds financial products with a mission to help more people save in digital assets. Ledn’s suite of products consists of Borrow - A bitcoin-backed loan which allows customers to access dollars without selling their bitcoin, B2X - Allowing clients to instantly double their bitcoin holdings through the use of a Ledn loan and Save - A bitcoin and USDC savings account that pays interest on bitcoin or USDC with no minimums. For more information visit ledn.io.

Ledn

Seed Round in 2021
Ledn builds financial products with a mission to help more people save in digital assets. Ledn’s suite of products consists of Borrow - A bitcoin-backed loan which allows customers to access dollars without selling their bitcoin, B2X - Allowing clients to instantly double their bitcoin holdings through the use of a Ledn loan and Save - A bitcoin and USDC savings account that pays interest on bitcoin or USDC with no minimums. For more information visit ledn.io.
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