CMT Digital is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015 as the venture capital arm of Capital Markets Trading. The firm specializes in the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology sectors, focusing on asset trading, investments in blockchain companies, and legal and policy considerations related to the industry. As a Registered Investment Adviser, CMT Digital aims to identify and support innovative companies within the crypto asset space.
Oshi is an open animation platform that unites creators and fans to forge global anime hits within a blockchain-powered ecosystem.
Solv Protocol
Venture Round in 2024
Solv Protocol is a decentralized platform focused on the creation, management, and trading of Financial NFTs, which represent fractionalized ownership of various financial assets. Its primary product, Vesting Vouchers, allows users to unlock liquidity from lock-up vesting tokens, facilitating fundraising, community building, and token liquidity management for cryptocurrency projects. The platform serves as an on-chain marketplace for a new category of crypto assets, enabling the establishment and transaction of investment allocations, including investment funds and debt and equity instruments. By issuing semi-fungible tokens, Solv Protocol provides blockchain institutions with essential access to liquidity, enhancing the efficiency and functionality of financial transactions in the digital asset space.
Figure Markets
Series A in 2024
Figure Markets is a company focused on redefining private capital markets through the use of blockchain technology. It has developed a digital asset platform that allows users to trade, borrow, and invest within a single decentralized environment. The platform offers a range of financial instruments, including public equity, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments. Additionally, it supports cross-collateralization across all assets, enabling investors to diversify their portfolios beyond conventional options. This approach aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency in capital markets.
Architect
Series A in 2024
Architect is a financial platform that provides traders with customizable infrastructure designed to enhance access to international markets for digital assets. The company focuses on developing institutional-grade solutions that facilitate trading across various venues, including both centralized and decentralized exchanges. By linking these diverse crypto markets, Architect aims to create a seamless trading experience for users engaged in global futures, options, and digital asset markets.
Superstate
Series A in 2023
Superstate is a developer of legal and blockchain-based financial solutions. These solutions include short-term government bond funds that can be held in a cryptocurrency wallet or by a crypto custodian.
Nestcoin
Seed Round in 2023
Nestcoin is a web3 application company that builds, operates, and invests in crypto-native products.
Trident Digital
Seed Round in 2023
Trident Digital is a financial platform focused on enhancing market liquidity through a next-generation digital asset service. The company addresses key issues related to access, security, and capital efficiency in the digital asset space. By facilitating connections between lenders and borrowers, Trident Digital enables transparent transactions without dependence on a central counterparty. Its offerings include crypto boutique advisory, treasury management, and decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, all designed to minimize counterparty exposure and enhance security, while addressing capital constraints in the market.
Cryptoworth
Venture Round in 2023
Cryptoworth is a provider of specialized crypto accounting software designed to streamline financial management for bookkeepers, CPAs, and CFOs dealing with digital assets. The software integrates data from multiple sources, including blockchains, exchanges, and custody providers, to deliver detailed insights and financial reports. Its two-way syncing capabilities support popular accounting systems, facilitating effective management of cryptocurrencies across various platforms. By simplifying month-end processes, Cryptoworth’s solution serves as a critical tool for navigating the complexities of digital finance. It functions as a sub-ledger that extracts, processes, and feeds blockchain transactions into primary accounting ledgers, making it compatible with existing solutions like Xero and QuickBooks. With integrations covering over 130 blockchains, 50 exchanges, and more than 800 DeFi protocols, Cryptoworth empowers businesses to manage their crypto accounting efficiently and securely.
Informal Systems
Convertible Note in 2023
Informal Systems is a company that specializes in research and development at the intersection of formal verification and distributed systems. It focuses on creating distributed software systems that enhance the verifiability of formal verification by providing mathematical proof of correctness. The company offers a range of services, including technical and executive education, training, and consulting, alongside its comprehensive research and development efforts. With a strong emphasis on blockchains and distributed systems, Informal Systems aims to assist organizations in avoiding data replication and efficiently rectifying errors.
MetaZone
Seed Round in 2023
MetaZone is a platform aimed at enhancing the application layer of the metaverse, with the goal of engaging a billion users. It serves as a unique content distribution hub where creators can submit Metaverse Enabled Tokenized Applications (METAs) for users to own, experience, and deploy across various virtual environments. The platform simplifies the hosting of high-quality 3D content on digital lands, allowing any connected user to easily deploy or delegate their creations. By facilitating a global economy and offering tools for developers and creators, MetaZone promotes an open metaverse that supports a diverse range of projects and collaborations.
Credora
Venture Round in 2023
Credora is a company focused on enhancing confidence in credit markets through privacy-preserving technology and real-time credit analytics. It provides a platform that empowers efficient private credit markets by offering comprehensive reports, transparent methodologies, and automated processes for onboarding and information submission. By facilitating over $1 billion in uncollateralized loans across more than 100 borrowers and lenders, Credora enables well-capitalized and risk-managed borrowers to engage in transparent and secure borrowing. Additionally, the company monitors over $4 billion in borrower assets, ensuring extensive coverage across both centralized and decentralized finance venues.
August
Seed Round in 2023
Fractal expands the digital economy by providing institutional grade, capital efficient technology for assets on-chain.
Redeem
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Redeem uses Web3 technology to enable users to send and redeem non-fungible tokens (NFT) by using their phone numbers.
Polybase
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Polybase is a company that offers a web3 platform for database management, leveraging blockchain technology to provide a decentralized and secure method for storing and managing data. The platform supports various data types, including user profiles and transaction histories, utilizing zero-knowledge technology to ensure information security, privacy, and integrity. This innovative approach allows developers and organizations to effectively manage sensitive data while maintaining control and confidentiality.
Gateway.fm
Seed Round in 2023
Gateway.fm operates a decentralized blockchain infrastructure that supports a globally distributed, multi-chain architecture. The company provides a multi-chain gateway and regionally dispersed enterprise infrastructure, which allows Web3 projects to scale efficiently. By utilizing Gateway.fm's services, these projects can avoid the resource-intensive process of setting up and maintaining their own servers, enabling them to focus on development and growth.
CoinCover
Series B in 2023
Coincover is a provider of insurance-backed technology aimed at safeguarding digital assets, particularly cryptocurrencies. The company offers a range of services designed to protect end-users against the loss or theft of their crypto holdings due to hacks, human error, or fraudulent transactions. Key features include Cryptocurrency Theft cover, which shields users from phishing, hacking, and criminal extortion, ensuring that if theft occurs, the full value of the assets is recovered without any deductible. Additionally, Coincover provides a Deposit Protection Guarantee that secures user access to their cryptocurrency, even in cases of password loss, device failure, or business insolvency. The company also employs a Transaction Checker that monitors transactions in real-time to identify and flag suspicious activities, further enhancing the security of users' digital assets. Overall, Coincover aims to deliver peace of mind to its customers by ensuring that their digital currencies are both safe and accessible.
Hypernative
Seed Round in 2023
Hypernative is a digital startup that keeps an eye on off-chain data sources and uses all its machine-learning models to accurately identify dangers to the community, economy, and governance. It blocks zero-day cyber threats, governance, and economic concerns, and shields Web3 apps, protocols, and administrators of digital assets from substantial losses.
WeaveDB
Pre Seed Round in 2023
WeaveDB is a decentralized modular database designed as a smart contract, focusing on the development of a web3-based platform for creating decentralized applications. The platform leverages blockchain technology to offer persistent database infrastructure services on distributed storage solutions like Arweave. It incorporates features such as cross-chain authentication, automatic signatures, a JSON-like API, and data indexing. These capabilities provide clients and developers with the tools necessary to build Web 3 applications efficiently and effectively.
TRM Labs
Series B in 2022
TRM Labs Inc. is a blockchain intelligence company that provides a token relationship management platform designed to assist financial institutions, cryptocurrency businesses, and government agencies in identifying and investigating financial crime and fraud related to digital assets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company leverages machine learning to facilitate on-chain anti-money laundering compliance, incorporating solutions for customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and relationship management. TRM Labs aims to enhance compliance within the cryptocurrency industry by developing tools that automatically detect suspicious activities, such as money laundering and market manipulation. The company has garnered significant investment from major financial institutions and is supported by a team of experts with backgrounds in law enforcement and top technology firms. TRM Labs operates as a remote-first organization with additional hubs in Washington, DC, and London.
Kodex
Seed Round in 2022
Kodex is a website constructed using decentralised blockchains like Bitcoin and NFTs.
Synquote
Seed Round in 2022
Synquote is a decentralized options trading platform that facilitates the trading of a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Chainlink. The platform offers liquidity across over 500 instruments, allowing cryptocurrency investors to connect with traders and effectively manage their portfolios. By focusing on security and accessibility, Synquote aims to enhance the trading experience for users in the growing cryptocurrency market.
Teamway
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Teamway is a member-owned society that connects world-class tech professionals with progressive companies to develop innovative products and services. The organization aims to create empowering working conditions that foster collaboration between talent and companies. Utilizing blockchain technology, Teamway seeks to decentralize its operations, redistributing value to both freelancers and enterprises. The platform serves as a human resource management solution, allowing companies to access freelance teams on demand. Teamway offers a diverse range of expertise, including software development, design, and project management, enabling organizations to create, hire, and manage flexible project teams effectively.
VALR
Series B in 2022
VALR is a digital asset trading platform based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that enables customers to buy, sell, store, and transfer cryptocurrencies. The platform offers a wide selection of digital assets and incorporates multiple layers of security to ensure the safety of clients' accounts and funds. VALR aims to provide a seamless and secure experience for users while promoting access to financial services at fair and transparent prices. Through its services, VALR contributes to the development of a more inclusive financial system.
CoinLedger
Venture Round in 2022
CoinLedger is a financial services company focused on tax reporting and investment management within the cryptocurrency sector. It offers specialized software that assists users in calculating capital gains taxes related to digital assets. The platform is designed to simplify the process of managing crypto taxes by automatically calculating trading gains and preparing comprehensive tax reports. This functionality helps traders and investors navigate the complexities of cryptocurrency transactions, ultimately reducing the challenges associated with tax compliance in the digital asset space.
Rain
Series B in 2022
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that was founded in 2017. It operates a digital currency trading platform specifically designed to facilitate secure and compliant transactions in the Middle East. The platform allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies while adhering to regulatory standards. By functioning within a regulatory sandbox, Rain aims to provide a safe environment for digital transactions, enhancing trust and security for its users.
Lit Protocol
Seed Round in 2022
Lit Protocol is a decentralized access control infrastructure designed to bring more utility to the web.
Solv Protocol
Series A in 2021
Solv Protocol is a decentralized platform focused on the creation, management, and trading of Financial NFTs, which represent fractionalized ownership of various financial assets. Its primary product, Vesting Vouchers, allows users to unlock liquidity from lock-up vesting tokens, facilitating fundraising, community building, and token liquidity management for cryptocurrency projects. The platform serves as an on-chain marketplace for a new category of crypto assets, enabling the establishment and transaction of investment allocations, including investment funds and debt and equity instruments. By issuing semi-fungible tokens, Solv Protocol provides blockchain institutions with essential access to liquidity, enhancing the efficiency and functionality of financial transactions in the digital asset space.
Busha
Seed Round in 2021
Busha is a digital currency exchange platform designed to facilitate the buying, selling, swapping, and storage of various cryptocurrencies. It offers users a reliable and secure way to manage their cryptocurrency portfolios, providing tools for crypto-to-crypto exchanges. The platform supports a range of digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, and Litecoin, ensuring that both consumers and merchants have instant access to the cryptocurrency market. By prioritizing simplicity and safety, Busha aims to make cryptocurrency transactions accessible to a wider audience.
Hashed Health
Venture Round in 2021
Hashed Health is a collaborative healthcare innovation firm that leverages blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to address various challenges in the healthcare sector. The company operates a venture studio aimed at accelerating innovations by partnering with healthcare and life sciences organizations to develop new business models through collaborative efforts. By creating an ecosystem of businesses, Hashed Health facilitates the sharing of clinical, financial, and real-world data assets, enabling efficient asset exchanges and multi-party business process automation. Their initiatives focus on data custody and the development of solutions for complex problems that require collective expertise, drawing on a history of successful healthcare spin-outs.
Notabene
Series A in 2021
Notabene, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a software as a service (SaaS) platform focused on crypto compliance for the financial industry. Established in 2020, Notabene provides businesses with tools to meet emerging global regulations for cryptocurrency transactions, particularly the Travel Rule. Its platform features a unified API and a comprehensive dashboard designed to assist compliance officers in managing risks associated with both Travel Rule and non-custodial transactions. By simplifying compliance processes, Notabene enables financial companies to engage with a broader range of crypto businesses, enhancing transaction confidence and supporting growth in their operations.
ClubNFT
Seed Round in 2021
ClubNFT is a next-generation infrastructure solution to discover, protect and share non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for digital artwork.
CoinList
Series A in 2021
CoinList is a leading platform in the digital finance sector, focused on facilitating the launch and growth of innovative digital assets. The company provides a comprehensive token distribution service that connects blockchain projects with potential investors prior to their asset listings on other exchanges. CoinList supports various stages of crypto investment, including token sales, distribution, trading, lending, staking, and access to decentralized finance opportunities. Users can trade and store a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, through its mobile app and website, CoinList.co. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including validators, miners, founders, CEOs, and crypto enthusiasts, ensuring they have access to new tokens and crypto-specific services. CoinList's mission is to be the most trusted brand in digital finance while expanding access for early adopters and fostering innovation within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Swivel Finance
Series A in 2021
Swivel Finance is a decentralized protocol that specializes in fixed-rate lending and tokenized cash flows, allowing lenders to secure fixed-rate interest rates on their ERC-20 tokens. Founded in 2020 and based in Austin, Texas, the company has developed an online lending platform that minimizes transaction overhead and reduces associated risks for users. By providing a mechanism for locking in interest rates, Swivel Finance aims to enhance the stability and predictability of returns in the decentralized finance sector.
Nahmii
Venture Round in 2021
Nahmii is a developer of a layer-2 scaling protocol designed to enhance the capabilities of blockchain technology. The protocol addresses the need for high-performance, low-cost solutions that can handle a significant number of transactions per second without limits, offering performance comparable to optimized databases. Nahmii's technology utilizes patent-pending state pool technology, which allows clients to create business applications with familiar tools while ensuring low latency, instant finality, and predictable fees. This innovation significantly reduces transaction processing times, providing users with immediate feedback and making it suitable for various use cases, including micro-transactions.
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.
Nirvana
Series A in 2021
Nirvana is an AI-native financial infrastructure shaping the future of Agentic DeFi. - Redefining DeFi with AI Agents – Nirvana builds AI frameworks for DEFAI agents to maximize capital efficiency - AI-Native On-Chain Protocols – Empowering DEFAI agents with AI-native protocols to autonomously launch innovative financial instruments and optimize strategies
Horizon Blockchain Games
Seed Round in 2021
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a video game development studio that specializes in creating games utilizing blockchain technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company also has offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. Horizon Blockchain Games is known for its projects such as Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. The company aims to provide users with secure access to web3, facilitating the ownership and use of digital assets. Additionally, Horizon Blockchain Games offers tools for developers to create new internet economies and experiences, thus contributing to the evolution of gaming in the blockchain space.
CoinCover
Series A in 2021
Coincover is a provider of insurance-backed technology aimed at safeguarding digital assets, particularly cryptocurrencies. The company offers a range of services designed to protect end-users against the loss or theft of their crypto holdings due to hacks, human error, or fraudulent transactions. Key features include Cryptocurrency Theft cover, which shields users from phishing, hacking, and criminal extortion, ensuring that if theft occurs, the full value of the assets is recovered without any deductible. Additionally, Coincover provides a Deposit Protection Guarantee that secures user access to their cryptocurrency, even in cases of password loss, device failure, or business insolvency. The company also employs a Transaction Checker that monitors transactions in real-time to identify and flag suspicious activities, further enhancing the security of users' digital assets. Overall, Coincover aims to deliver peace of mind to its customers by ensuring that their digital currencies are both safe and accessible.
GlobeDX
Seed Round in 2021
The startup, which has dubbed itself the “Coinbase for derivatives,” has built a cryptocurrency-derivative exchange that supports high-frequency trading. The platform allows crypto holders to trade global markets with bitcoin and grants users the same access to data leveraged by institutional investors.
FalconX
Venture Round in 2021
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in providing trading solutions for blockchain and fintech sectors, focusing on reliable execution for its clients. Utilizing data science and machine learning, FalconX's platform aims to eliminate slippage and hidden fees, enabling efficient access to cryptocurrency markets. It serves hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients by facilitating mid-to-large size trades with smart routing across various liquidity sources for optimal pricing.
Rain
Venture Round in 2020
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that was founded in 2017. It operates a digital currency trading platform specifically designed to facilitate secure and compliant transactions in the Middle East. The platform allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies while adhering to regulatory standards. By functioning within a regulatory sandbox, Rain aims to provide a safe environment for digital transactions, enhancing trust and security for its users.
Zero Hash
Series C in 2020
Zero Hash LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides post-trade settlement services for digital assets, including derivatives and loans. Established in 2017, it offers a range of services such as digital asset storage, settlements, institutional custody, and regulatory compliance, all facilitated through an application programming interface (API). Zero Hash serves various clients, including neo-banks, broker-dealers, and payment groups, enabling them to seamlessly integrate digital asset trading and custody into their platforms. Its turnkey solution simplifies the complexities associated with regulatory licensing and back-end operations, allowing businesses to focus on enhancing customer experiences. Zero Hash’s clients include notable names like MoneyLion, Transak, and MoonPay. The company is supported by investors such as Point72 Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures, emphasizing its role in making digital assets accessible to a broader audience.
BlockFi
Series C in 2020
BlockFi, Inc. is a New York-based financial services company that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017, it offers interest-bearing accounts that allow clients to earn yields on their Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar holdings. The company also facilitates secured loans in USD, where clients can collateralize their loans with cryptocurrency assets. Additionally, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and customizable lending options for institutions. By leveraging a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, BlockFi aims to enhance liquidity and efficiency in digital financial markets, catering to the needs of both individual and institutional clients.
Credora
Seed Round in 2020
Credora is a company focused on enhancing confidence in credit markets through privacy-preserving technology and real-time credit analytics. It provides a platform that empowers efficient private credit markets by offering comprehensive reports, transparent methodologies, and automated processes for onboarding and information submission. By facilitating over $1 billion in uncollateralized loans across more than 100 borrowers and lenders, Credora enables well-capitalized and risk-managed borrowers to engage in transparent and secure borrowing. Additionally, the company monitors over $4 billion in borrower assets, ensuring extensive coverage across both centralized and decentralized finance venues.
Stardust
Seed Round in 2020
Stardust is a software platform that assists game developers in creating and managing games within the metaverse, leveraging blockchain technology and integrating non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Stardust offers a user-friendly graphical interface and robust APIs that allow developers to build Web3 games without the need for extensive blockchain knowledge. The platform supports integration with multiple blockchains, enabling developers to streamline their processes and enhance player engagement. Through its tools, Stardust aims to simplify the development of blockchain-based games, making it easier for developers to bring innovative gaming experiences to players.
Bakkt Holdings
Series B in 2020
BAKKT, LLC is a digital asset platform that facilitates the buying, selling, storing, and spending of digital assets for consumers, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Alpharetta, Georgia, BAKKT provides a user-friendly experience through its app and partnerships, enhancing consumer spending and loyalty programs. The platform is equipped with institutional-grade technology that includes custody solutions for secure crypto storage, catering to both experienced market participants and casual users. BAKKT's offerings also encompass the redemption of loyalty points, enabling clients to enhance customer engagement and value. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription services, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving digital economy.
Horizon Blockchain Games
Seed Round in 2020
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a video game development studio that specializes in creating games utilizing blockchain technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company also has offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. Horizon Blockchain Games is known for its projects such as Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. The company aims to provide users with secure access to web3, facilitating the ownership and use of digital assets. Additionally, Horizon Blockchain Games offers tools for developers to create new internet economies and experiences, thus contributing to the evolution of gaming in the blockchain space.
BlockFi
Series B in 2020
BlockFi, Inc. is a New York-based financial services company that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017, it offers interest-bearing accounts that allow clients to earn yields on their Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar holdings. The company also facilitates secured loans in USD, where clients can collateralize their loans with cryptocurrency assets. Additionally, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and customizable lending options for institutions. By leveraging a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, BlockFi aims to enhance liquidity and efficiency in digital financial markets, catering to the needs of both individual and institutional clients.
Transparent Financial Systems
Series A in 2020
Transparent Financial Systems, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing cryptographic settlement solutions for financial applications. Incorporated in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing payment processes by utilizing cryptographically-secured distributed networks, enabling businesses to make and receive payments efficiently and securely. Unlike others in the industry that aim to bypass existing financial systems, Transparent Financial Systems adopts a pragmatic approach, working within current regulatory frameworks to improve payment efficiency. By combining expertise from top cryptographers, financial specialists, and skilled engineers, the company partners with banks and businesses to create innovative solutions that facilitate real-time payments through blockchain technology.
Flipside Crypto
Seed Round in 2019
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cryptocurrency information platform delivering business intelligence for blockchain organizations. Established in 2017, it offers a range of services including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody, community tools, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto provides analytics tools that offer insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial trends within the cryptocurrency space. It also features the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), a metric for assessing the health of cryptocurrency projects, which is distributed through partnerships with platforms such as CoinMarketCap and Messari. The company is supported by notable investors, including CoinBase Ventures and True Ventures.
BlockFi
Series A in 2019
BlockFi, Inc. is a New York-based financial services company that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017, it offers interest-bearing accounts that allow clients to earn yields on their Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar holdings. The company also facilitates secured loans in USD, where clients can collateralize their loans with cryptocurrency assets. Additionally, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and customizable lending options for institutions. By leveraging a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, BlockFi aims to enhance liquidity and efficiency in digital financial markets, catering to the needs of both individual and institutional clients.
FalconX
Funding Round in 2019
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in providing trading solutions for blockchain and fintech sectors, focusing on reliable execution for its clients. Utilizing data science and machine learning, FalconX's platform aims to eliminate slippage and hidden fees, enabling efficient access to cryptocurrency markets. It serves hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients by facilitating mid-to-large size trades with smart routing across various liquidity sources for optimal pricing.
Rain
Seed Round in 2019
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that was founded in 2017. It operates a digital currency trading platform specifically designed to facilitate secure and compliant transactions in the Middle East. The platform allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies while adhering to regulatory standards. By functioning within a regulatory sandbox, Rain aims to provide a safe environment for digital transactions, enhancing trust and security for its users.
BlockFi
Convertible Note in 2018
BlockFi, Inc. is a New York-based financial services company that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017, it offers interest-bearing accounts that allow clients to earn yields on their Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar holdings. The company also facilitates secured loans in USD, where clients can collateralize their loans with cryptocurrency assets. Additionally, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and customizable lending options for institutions. By leveraging a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, BlockFi aims to enhance liquidity and efficiency in digital financial markets, catering to the needs of both individual and institutional clients.
FRST
Seed Round in 2018
FRST specializes in blockchain data and monitoring technology tailored for professional cryptocurrency traders. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, the company offers an advanced technology suite that enables traders to perceive, categorize, and act on digital asset transactions. Its platform provides unique datasets and professional-grade tools, allowing users to test trading strategies, estimate returns, and set alerts for fluctuations in cryptocurrency values. By identifying token trades before they are transferred to external parties or exchanges, FRST equips digital asset exchanges, hedge funds, compliance and KYC functions, as well as academic and government research initiatives, with critical insights necessary for informed trading decisions.
Zero Hash
Series B in 2018
Zero Hash LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides post-trade settlement services for digital assets, including derivatives and loans. Established in 2017, it offers a range of services such as digital asset storage, settlements, institutional custody, and regulatory compliance, all facilitated through an application programming interface (API). Zero Hash serves various clients, including neo-banks, broker-dealers, and payment groups, enabling them to seamlessly integrate digital asset trading and custody into their platforms. Its turnkey solution simplifies the complexities associated with regulatory licensing and back-end operations, allowing businesses to focus on enhancing customer experiences. Zero Hash’s clients include notable names like MoneyLion, Transak, and MoonPay. The company is supported by investors such as Point72 Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures, emphasizing its role in making digital assets accessible to a broader audience.
Circle
Funding Round in 2018
Circle is a financial technology firm that leverages blockchain technology and stablecoins to facilitate payments and e-commerce. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle enhances the way users send and receive money through its platform, Circle Pay. The company offers a cryptocurrency investment product called Circle Invest, enabling users to buy and sell various crypto assets. Additionally, Circle provides over-the-counter trading services through Circle Trade, featuring one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, with an average monthly volume of $2 billion. Backed by significant investments from notable firms, Circle operates from its headquarters in Boston and has branches in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong.
Netki
Convertible Note in 2018
Netki, Inc. is a company that provides online services facilitating the transfer of money between various bitcoin services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Canoga Park, California, Netki offers wallet name services that enable developers to create consumer applications for digital currencies. The company's platform aims to enhance the integration of bitcoin and cryptocurrency services, making it easier for users to navigate and utilize these digital financial tools. By providing solutions that simplify transactions and address translation, Netki supports the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies in the mass market.
Abra
Series B in 2017
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.
Bloq
Convertible Note in 2017
Bloq, Inc. specializes in developing enterprise software solutions focused on blockchain technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, the company offers BloqEnterprise, a robust blockchain infrastructure that allows users to create, customize, and manage private, public, and permissioned blockchain networks. Additionally, Bloq provides BloqCloud, a blockchain management system, and BloqLabs, which focuses on the tokenization of assets. The company also features Metronome, a cross-blockchain cryptocurrency, and operates a digital currency wallet that offers various cryptocurrency services. With a team of experienced blockchain developers and entrepreneurs, Bloq aims to empower global enterprises by enabling them to build, manage, and scale blockchain-enabled ecosystems with comprehensive support.
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