Coinbase Ventures

Coinbase, Inc. is a digital currency platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of services including a user-friendly website for transactions, a digital wallet, and merchant payment processing tools. These offerings facilitate seamless transactions for users and support a variety of online businesses. Coinbase's mission is to create an open financial system accessible to individuals worldwide, fostering the adoption of cryptocurrencies and enhancing the overall digital financial landscape.

Shan Aggarwal

Vice President, Head of Corporate Development and Ventures

Emilie Choi

President and COO

Aklil Ibssa

Investor

Past deals in FinTech

FastLane

Funding Round in 2025
FastLane protocol is designed to generate revenue for validators while increasing the effectiveness of algorithmic traders.

El Dorado

Seed Round in 2024
El Dorado is developing a payments SuperApp for Latin America that leverages stablecoin technology to facilitate both domestic and cross-border transactions. This platform integrates over 70 local payment channels and operates through a network of currency exchange agents, addressing the region's fragmented financial ecosystem. The mobile software offers a free multi-currency digital wallet, enabling users to manage their finances efficiently. Through its features, El Dorado provides essential financial services, including peer-to-peer markets, allowing individuals and small to medium-sized businesses to buy and sell various currencies seamlessly.

Paragraph

Seed Round in 2024
Paragraph is a Web3-native publishing platform founded in 2021 that focuses on the intersection of the creator economy and web3 innovation. It enables users to sign up using their wallets, email addresses, or both, facilitating the creation of token-gated newsletters and NFT drops to engage subscribers. By leveraging web3 social networks, Paragraph allows users to automatically pull in discussions and attract followers to their newsletters. The platform is designed to empower content creators, curators, and community builders by transferring ownership of communities back to them, thereby helping web3 writers, DAOs, and NFT communities monetize their content effectively and enhance their earning potential.

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.

Blockchain.com

Series E in 2023
Blockchain.com is a digital assets platform that enables users to buy, hold, and utilize cryptocurrency, aiming to create an accessible financial system for the internet. With over 50 million customers, the platform provides a straightforward way to engage with digital currencies, facilitating transactions, trading, and secure storage. It features a highly trafficked explorer for tracking crypto market activities and an exchange that offers a fast trading experience. Blockchain.com is committed to revolutionizing the financial services industry by enabling quick transactions without the need for costly intermediaries, while also providing real-time transaction data and analytical tools for investors and developers.

Integral Treasury

Venture Round in 2023
Empowering web3 organizations in crypto accounting through: revenue recognition, NFT collection management, cap gain/loss calculations, audit compliant reports and more.

Circle

Corporate Round in 2023
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.

Maverick Protocol

Venture Round in 2023
Maverick Protocol is a developer of a decentralized crypto derivatives platform that aims to create open, transparent, and efficient markets accessible to all users. The protocol is built on a decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure designed to facilitate highly liquid markets through its innovative automated market maker (AMM) system. Maverick Protocol offers users the ability to trade and stake any asset pair with low fees, fast execution, and enhanced capital efficiency. The platform prioritizes safety and security, allowing for permissionless trading of perpetual contracts backed by mid-cap tokens. Ultimately, Maverick Protocol seeks to provide a seamless ecosystem for traders while promoting financial inclusivity within the decentralized finance landscape.

Hourglass

Seed Round in 2023
Hourglass is an operator of a financial marketplace intended to trade locked-up DeFi assets.

Hourglass

Seed Round in 2023
Hourglass is a financial platform that specializes in liquid staking on time-locked vaults within the Frax and Convex ecosystems. It enables users to trade time-bound tokens, which represent staked assets in decentralized finance protocols based on their lock-up periods. This innovative approach allows individuals to trade their positions, effectively transferring ownership to other buyers. By doing so, Hourglass enhances risk management and increases flexibility for investors, while also providing opportunities for potentially higher returns on their investments.

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.

Mauve

Venture Round in 2023
Mauve operates as a decentralized exchange with the compliance of traditional finance.

One River Asset Management

Acquisition in 2023
One River Asset Management is an investment company established in 2013 by Eric Peters, headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm specializes in absolute-return strategies aimed at constructing diverse investment portfolios. In addition to traditional asset management, One River also operates One River Digital Asset Management, which focuses on providing institutional clients with access to digital assets through well-structured investment products.

Affine

Seed Round in 2023
Alpine is a Web3 protocol and dApp that helps users automate their savings and grow their crypto holdings by getting rid of high fees and complexity.

Architect

Seed Round in 2023
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.

Alkimiya Protocol

Venture Round in 2023
Alkimiya Protocol builds capital markets for blockspace. They allow consensus producers to hedge or monetize the premium on cash flow from blockspace and use the cash flow accrued from blockspace as financial legos to construct yield sources.

Woodstock

Seed Round in 2023
Woodstock is an investment app that allows investors to invest in US stocks.

MSafe

Seed Round in 2023
MSafe develops a multi-signature, non-custodial digital assets management solution built on Move. They focus on true decentralization, enhanced security, and full interoperability.

Coala Pay

Grant in 2023
Coala Pay is developing a comprehensive platform tailored for aid organizations to streamline the verification and delivery of aid funding. This solution not only simplifies the movement of aid money across borders but also incorporates AI-driven tools to monitor the effectiveness of funds distributed. By enhancing traceability and addressing challenges such as foreign currency risks, high banking fees, and delays, Coala Pay aims to make the financial management of aid more efficient and effective.

Sealance

Seed Round in 2022
Sealance develops a decentralized blockchain platform tailored for the cryptocurrency sector, emphasizing privacy, identity verification, and compliance with regulations. Leveraging advanced mathematical principles and cryptographic techniques, including zero-knowledge proofs, Sealance ensures the integrity of transactions while maintaining user confidentiality. The platform provides a robust framework for certifying transactions, effectively balancing the need for financial compliance with the demands of privacy in the digital currency landscape.

Pine Street Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Pine Street Labs specializes in developing enterprise wallet software aimed at expanding and democratizing the use of public blockchains. The company simplifies the complexities associated with accessing various blockchain networks, allowing enterprises to focus on their core business activities. Its walletOS solution enables organizations to manage custody operations in-house and facilitates the introduction of new blockchain initiatives. The platform supports a range of functionalities, including sending and receiving transactions, staking, and executing smart contract calls. It offers a composable developer experience through a well-defined API, which allows seamless integration and minimizes reliance on third-party services. Designed for mission-critical environments, Pine Street Labs empowers customers to execute any transaction efficiently with a single integration.

Zerion

Series B in 2022
Zerion Inc. is a blockchain software company that provides a platform for accessing decentralized finance (DeFi) to invest, earn interest, and borrow crypto assets. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, Zerion offers an application that allows users to manage their DeFi portfolios across multiple accounts from a single interface, with features such as real-time asset tracking and instant notifications. The platform aggregates data from major decentralized exchanges, enabling users to manage their digital assets easily and securely. As a non-custodial service, Zerion ensures that users retain control of their funds, reducing risks associated with centralization. Additionally, the company provides tools for tracking the crypto market through charts and alerts, supporting users in navigating the evolving landscape of digital finance.

OneKey

Series A in 2022
OneKey is a developer of a crypto security platform that enables users to securely store and manage various crypto assets, including cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized applications (dapps). The platform provides an open-source crypto wallet, allowing users to buy and trade popular digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. With a focus on safety and convenience, OneKey aims to enhance the experience of all Web3 users by offering a reliable solution for managing their digital assets.

Messari

Series B in 2022
Messari, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a distributed data library focused on crypto assets. Founded in 2018, Messari provides comprehensive information on crypto projects, including details about funding, development history, governance, and supply schedules. The company serves both individuals and institutions by offering market intelligence products that enhance transparency and facilitate informed participation in the crypto and Web3 sectors. Its platform combines in-depth analysis, data visualization, and asset discovery tools, enabling researchers, investors, and regulators to access valuable insights and disclosure standards necessary for making well-informed decisions in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

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.

RedStone

Seed Round in 2022
RedStone is a quickly growing blockchain startup, building two data-focused products aimed to unlock the potential of DeFi & Web3: 1. RedStone Oracles: A new generation of blockchain oracles with a novel architecture that optimises the way data is delivered to decentralised Apps (dApps). RedStone provides 1,100+ data feeds delivered at a few seconds refresh interval to Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche, Arbitrum and 30+ other top chains. We support price feeds for assets such as popular & long-tail tokens, fiat currencies, commodities, stocks, NFTs floor and RedStone can deliver also other types of data i.e. transactions volume data or results of real-world events like sports games. Available feeds -> https://app.redstone.finance/ ; Sample integration on popular chains -> https://showroom.redstone.finance/ 2. Warp: A data-processing Smart Contract layer on top of the Arweave data storage chain. Warp is optimised for data-heavy use cases such as sophisticated gaming & social dApps, interactive NFTs, simple on-chain Machine Learning and other blockchain-based solutions that have not been feasible before, due to huge data processing costs on chains like Ethereum or Avalanche. Warp overview -> https://warp.cc/ ; Warp Academy -> https://academy.warp.cc/ RedStone Gitcoin grant -> https://gitcoin.co/grants/5477/redstone-new-generation-of-oracles-for-defi Warp Gitcoin grant -> https://gitcoin.co/grants/7733/warp-contracts-on-arweave-revolution-of-on-chain-

END-Labs

Seed Round in 2022
END-Labs is a blockchain development studio focused on creating Web3 lending infrastructure. The company develops a suite of blockchain-based products aimed at transforming financial interactions by connecting fiat-native borrowers with institutional decentralized finance (DeFi) capital to enhance capital efficiencies. Its platform is designed as an application-specific blockchain that supports a variety of decentralized applications, allowing these applications to work together within the broader blockchain ecosystem. This integration enables borrowers to identify the most cost-effective sources of capital and optimize terms based on the assets they intend to use as collateral.

Aurigami

Funding Round in 2022
Aurigami is a decentralized, non-custodial liquidity protocol that enables users to lend, borrow, and earn interest on their digital assets. The platform emphasizes minimizing risks associated with smart contracts and liquidations, allowing customers to participate in a secure financial environment. Users can earn passive income by providing liquidity, while borrowers can access funds through an over-collateralization model. Aurigami distinguishes itself from similar protocols by incorporating gamification elements, enhancing user engagement and experience within the decentralized finance space.

MoHash

Seed Round in 2022
MoHash is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that leverages crypto assets, particularly stablecoins, to facilitate access to global capital and liquidity for private debt in rapidly expanding economies. The protocol allows investors to earn sustainable and scalable high yields by issuing a fungible token, which represents a claim on a diversified pool of risk-managed and financially regulated debt instruments. This approach aims to safeguard investors' interests while enabling them to capitalize on emerging markets undergoing technological advancements in financial services. Through its innovative model, MoHash seeks to provide a pathway for higher returns in the evolving landscape of decentralized finance.

Zipmex

Corporate Round in 2022
Zipmex is a digital asset exchange platform that facilitates secure investments in cryptocurrencies for both retail and institutional investors. Founded in August 2018 by Akalarp Yimwilai and Marcus Lim in Singapore, the company aims to provide curated investment opportunities that include asset-backed digital assets like gold and real estate, as well as established cryptocurrencies with significant wealth generation potential. Zipmex prioritizes security by employing institutional custody for digital assets, offering insurance coverage up to $100 million. The platform features advanced trading tools and charting capabilities, catering to a diverse user base. Currently, Zipmex is licensed to operate in Thailand and Australia, and it is actively pursuing licenses in Indonesia and Singapore.

Entropy

Seed Round in 2022
Entropy provides crypto custody services to keep private keys secure and make assets available on demand. Its services specialize in creating a decentralized network leveraging advanced threshold cryptography and multi-party computation. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in New York.

Euler

Venture Round in 2022
Euler is a non-custodial lending protocol built on Ethereum that allows users to lend and borrow a wide range of crypto assets without relying on a trusted third party. The platform offers a capital-efficient solution for earning interest on crypto holdings and provides mechanisms to hedge against market volatility. By utilizing reactive interest rates informed by control theory, Euler's system adapts in real-time to market conditions, enabling users to manage risk effectively. This innovative approach allows clients to engage with a diverse array of crypto assets while minimizing risk exposure.

Merge

Seed Round in 2022
Merge is a fintech that is merging stablecoins and instant payment rails in one API. Backed by world-class investors, we aim to accelerate cross-border commerce through global banking and payment services for global businesses.

Ondo Finance

Series A in 2022
Ondo Finance is a company that develops a cryptocurrency trading platform aimed at making decentralized finance more accessible to users. The platform allows individuals to choose between downside protection and higher returns, catering to various risk tolerances. By providing these options, Ondo Finance enables users to engage with decentralized finance yields in a way that aligns with their financial goals and preferences.

0x

Series B in 2022
0x is an open protocol that enables seamless peer-to-peer exchange of tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. It serves as a foundational standard for decentralized exchanges, promoting interoperability among various decentralized applications that feature exchange capabilities. By providing a common framework, 0x allows users to convert a wide range of assets into cryptographic tokens, facilitating efficient and decentralized trading.

Hyperithm

Funding Round in 2022
Hyperithm is a digital asset financial service provider based in Tokyo and Seoul, specializing in cryptocurrency management and execution brokerage services for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies that are market neutral, enabling clients to execute streamlined crypto trades effectively. As a fully regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider, Hyperithm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including crypto prime brokerage. The company actively invests in the Web3 ecosystem, focusing on Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, decentralized applications, gaming projects, and asset managers. Co-founded by an ex-Morgan Stanley investment banker and a serial entrepreneur recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, Hyperithm boasts a team of experienced professionals, including former investment bankers and world-class engineers. By leveraging advanced technology and innovative algorithms built with Rust, Hyperithm aims to create a robust digital asset gateway for its clients while supporting emerging teams through venture investments.

Nirvana

Venture Round in 2022
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

ShapeShift

Venture Round in 2022
ShapeShift is a digital currency exchange platform established in July 2014, designed to facilitate instant conversion between Bitcoin and various altcoins while prioritizing consumer protection and efficiency. In 2019, ShapeShift introduced a new platform that allows users to self-custody their cryptocurrency assets, enabling them to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive digital currencies without relying on third-party services. This approach enhances user security by eliminating the need for user accounts and registration, thereby safeguarding both funds and personal information. Additionally, ShapeShift operates CoinCap.io, a real-time cryptocurrency market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017. The company is led by Erik Voorhees, a notable figure in the cryptocurrency industry.

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.

CoinTracker

Series A in 2022
CoinTracker is a cryptocurrency portfolio and tax management platform that facilitates the tracking of cryptocurrency investments and ensures tax compliance. The platform automatically syncs transactions from various exchanges and wallets into a unified dashboard, allowing users to monitor their balances and transactions seamlessly. CoinTracker calculates cost basis and capital gains, delivering essential tax information with minimal effort. This service provides users with insights into their cryptocurrency movements, enabling them to visualize transactions and manage their portfolios effectively. By consolidating all relevant data, CoinTracker simplifies the process of filing crypto taxes and helps users maintain a comprehensive overview of their investments.

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.

AMIS

Grant in 2022
Amis is a financial technology company focused on enhancing community interactions through secure payment systems. By leveraging advanced blockchain technology, Amis has developed a standardized platform that facilitates information exchange among businesses, allowing transaction data to be open and shareable. This approach aims to improve overall quality of life by fostering transparency and efficiency in financial transactions. Additionally, Amis is involved in providing energy-efficient semiconductor solutions, further underscoring its commitment to innovative technologies that benefit both communities and industries.

FairX

Acquisition in 2022
FairX is a CFTC-regulated futures exchange designed to provide smaller, simpler, and more accessible futures trading options for active individual investors. The platform offers low-cost trading access around the clock, catering to the needs of retail investors worldwide. FairX focuses on delivering straightforward and easy-to-understand futures products, aiming to enhance accessibility and minimize barriers for those looking to engage in futures trading.

Goldfinch

Series A in 2022
Goldfinch is a credit platform that offers crypto loans without collateral. It also offers capital in a digital currency by expanding access to capital in emerging markets and offers a stable yield to the lenders, enabling the empowerment of financial inclusion in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2020 by Mike Sall and Blake West.

Alto Solutions

Series B in 2022
Alto Solutions, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the management of self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company offers various IRA products, including Alto IRA, which allows users to invest in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Its Checkbook+ IRA provides customers with check-writing control, enhancing the management of real estate investments. Additionally, Alto CryptoIRA connects users directly to Coinbase for cryptocurrency trading. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for managing accounts and investments, and assists investors in determining their eligibility for different types of investments while identifying financial trust companies for asset custody. Serving a diverse clientele that includes wealth managers, registered investment advisors, real estate owners, and entrepreneurs, Alto Solutions aims to democratize access to alternative asset investing. Founded in 2015 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Saltvest, Inc.

Goldfinch

Seed Round in 2021
Goldfinch is a credit platform that offers crypto loans without collateral. It also offers capital in a digital currency by expanding access to capital in emerging markets and offers a stable yield to the lenders, enabling the empowerment of financial inclusion in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2020 by Mike Sall and Blake West.

Block Earner

Seed Round in 2021
Block Earner is an Australian fintech platform that merges traditional banking services with advanced cryptocurrency offerings. It features a flagship product that allows users to secure loans by using their cryptocurrency as collateral. In addition to crypto-backed loans, Block Earner provides a range of trading options, including spot and over-the-counter trading, along with access to decentralized finance yield products, which enable users to earn annual returns. By integrating these diverse financial solutions, Block Earner aims to meet the needs of its growing community of crypto users, offering a comprehensive wealth management experience in a user-friendly interface.

Umoja Labs

Venture Round in 2021
Umoja Labs is a financial technology company focused on providing crypto-enabled payment infrastructure tailored for informal markets, primarily in Africa. The company develops a platform that facilitates instant money transfers, featuring digital wallets compatible with basic mobile phones, a mobile point of sale system for merchants, and a mass-payouts dashboard. Additionally, Umoja Labs offers an API that supports the generation of digital wallets, stablecoin custody, mobile money e-float, and fiat currency transactions. By leveraging this technology, Umoja Labs aims to enhance digital financial inclusion and enable organizations to establish effective web3 payment solutions in underserved areas. The company is backed by notable investors such as Coinbase and Mercy Corps.

BRD

Acquisition in 2021
BRD is a financial software company that specializes in developing blockchain applications, particularly a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet. Founded in 2015 by Aaron Voisine and Adam Traidman, and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, BRD provides a secure platform for users to buy, store, and manage cryptocurrencies. The application enables users to convert Bitcoin into other cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum, facilitating seamless transactions. Additionally, BRD offers various services such as crypto purchasing, commercial register information, credit ratings, trading, and merchant solutions, catering to a global customer base.

Sealance

Seed Round in 2021
Sealance develops a decentralized blockchain platform tailored for the cryptocurrency sector, emphasizing privacy, identity verification, and compliance with regulations. Leveraging advanced mathematical principles and cryptographic techniques, including zero-knowledge proofs, Sealance ensures the integrity of transactions while maintaining user confidentiality. The platform provides a robust framework for certifying transactions, effectively balancing the need for financial compliance with the demands of privacy in the digital currency landscape.

Meow

Seed Round in 2021
Meow Technologies is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by FirstBank, a Tennessee corporation, and by Grasshopper Bank, N.A. and Third Coast Bank SSB; Members FDIC. Meow offers businesses checking accounts with interest, treasury management services, invoicing, bill pay and more.

WorldCoin

Venture Round in 2021
World is a company that connects users through a privacy-focused network designed for secure digital asset management. It offers a digital currency platform that emphasizes both privacy and transparency using a permissionless blockchain. The World App enables users to securely store their World ID, manage digital assets, and access various Mini Apps, promoting global connectivity and trust. Additionally, World provides an iris-scanning device that enhances digital identity security by storing biometric information, which helps discourage spammers from creating multiple accounts. This combination of secure identity management and digital currency aims to facilitate a reliable and user-friendly digital environment.

CoinSwitch

Series C in 2021
CoinSwitch is a leading cryptocurrency exchange aggregator based in India, designed to simplify the complexities of cryptocurrency trading for everyday users. With over 20 million registered users, CoinSwitch enables individuals to easily invest in a variety of cryptocurrencies through a user-friendly platform. Users can make one-time purchases or set up systematic investment plans, allowing for flexible investment strategies. In addition to trading, CoinSwitch provides educational resources that help users understand the cryptocurrency market and make informed decisions. The platform features the Crypto Rupee Index, which aids users in analyzing market sentiments. Committed to expanding accessibility to cryptocurrency, CoinSwitch aims to establish itself as a comprehensive wealth-tech destination for Indian investors, facilitating a seamless experience for managing all aspects of their crypto transactions.

Solend

Seed Round in 2021
Solend is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that facilitates borrowing and lending of cryptocurrency. It primarily serves users within the Solana ecosystem, providing them with diverse opportunities to profit from their assets. The platform enhances capital efficiency by allowing users to earn yields on idle funds and implement various DeFi yield strategies. Users can choose to lend or borrow funds, primarily using stablecoins or SOL, the native cryptocurrency of Solana. By enabling individuals to act as mini-banks, Solend aims to transform the traditional lending process in the cryptocurrency market.

Orca

Series A in 2021
Orca is a decentralized crypto exchange based on the Solana blockchain.

Messari

Series A in 2021
Messari, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a distributed data library focused on crypto assets. Founded in 2018, Messari provides comprehensive information on crypto projects, including details about funding, development history, governance, and supply schedules. The company serves both individuals and institutions by offering market intelligence products that enhance transparency and facilitate informed participation in the crypto and Web3 sectors. Its platform combines in-depth analysis, data visualization, and asset discovery tools, enabling researchers, investors, and regulators to access valuable insights and disclosure standards necessary for making well-informed decisions in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Zabo

Acquisition in 2021
Zabo is a startup focused on providing financial companies with tools to enhance their customers' experience in managing cryptocurrency investments. The company offers an API-based application that allows seamless integration of cryptocurrency accounts into existing financial applications. This service enables clients to gain a comprehensive overview of their crypto assets and facilitates transactions such as buying, selling, or transferring cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Zabo's application supports hardware wallet integration, ensuring a secure and efficient way for users to manage their digital assets.

Onramp Invest

Seed Round in 2021
Onramp Invest is a financial technology company that provides a platform designed to integrate traditional and digital asset financial infrastructures. It aims to facilitate the investment, transfer, and management of multi-asset portfolios in real time for investors and their financial advisors. The platform offers a range of features, including diversified model portfolios with qualified custodians, advisor workflow tools, and automated portfolio rebalancing and optimization. By focusing on simplicity and accessibility, Onramp Invest seeks to empower registered investment advisors with the necessary education and resources to effectively manage and grow their clients' cryptocurrency investments, thereby enhancing economic opportunities and fostering greater participation in the evolving digital asset landscape.

CoinDCX

Series C in 2021
CoinDCX is a prominent provider of cryptocurrency trading and financial services based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Established in 2018, the company aims to democratize finance by making investments accessible to a broader audience. CoinDCX's platform enables users to trade a variety of cryptocurrencies legally, with features that allow for secure transactions and seamless withdrawals to bank accounts. The company prioritizes user experience, offering industry-first products tailored to different types of traders based on their trading habits and risk tolerances. Additionally, CoinDCX Ventures focuses on investing in Web3 companies globally, with a significant portion of its portfolio expected to originate from India. The fund emphasizes investment in sectors such as DeFi and CeFi, infrastructure development, and Web3 applications, primarily targeting early-stage companies.

Lemon Cash

Series A in 2021
Lemon Cash is a digital wallet that provides banking, extra banking, and cryptocurrency functionalities, catering primarily to users in Latin America. The company has developed an online payment platform that facilitates secure electronic transactions and integrates various payment services. Through partnerships, Lemon Cash offers features such as margin trading and a lending market, allowing users to effectively invest and manage their digital assets. Additionally, the platform enables liquidity providers to engage in real-time trading within the peer-to-peer crypto financing market.

Data Mynt

Seed Round in 2021
Data Mynt is a financial technology company focused on facilitating seamless global trade payments for African businesses. The company offers a mobile application designed for borderless business banking and payments, allowing users to deposit, accept, and send payments easily. In addition to transactions, the application provides features for withdrawing funds and managing business loans, enabling users to handle their financial activities efficiently. Through its innovative platform, Data Mynt aims to enhance the financial landscape for businesses across Africa, promoting smoother and more accessible commerce.

Tetra Trust

Series A in 2021
Tetra Trust is a licensed trust company that specializes in the custody of digital assets, focusing on institutional clients. The company addresses key challenges in the digital asset industry by offering enterprise-grade custody solutions that enhance security and facilitate easy online access for users. Tetra Trust's platform is designed to enable institutional investors to securely manage their digital assets and customer portfolios while adhering to stringent security protocols. By providing reliable custody services, Tetra Trust aims to promote broader institutional adoption of digital assets.

CertiK

Series B in 2021
CertiK is a leading firm in blockchain security, established in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University. The company specializes in protecting and monitoring blockchain protocols and smart contracts by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence technology. CertiK's platform integrates on-chain and off-chain data, analyzing factors such as social sentiment, governance controls, market volatility, and suspicious transactions. This comprehensive approach provides developers with real-time insights into the security of decentralized finance and other essential applications, ensuring they can scale safely and correctly. The firm's mission is to enhance security in the web3 ecosystem, applying innovative academic research to practical enterprise solutions.

Qredo

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Qredo Ltd is a London-based company that operates an online platform designed to facilitate the secure and efficient movement of digital assets for institutional traders. Established in 2011, Qredo offers a decentralized protocol that streamlines cryptocurrency custody by integrating multi-party computation, secure hardware, and a cross-chain liquidity network. This platform enables businesses to manage their digital assets without the operational and security challenges associated with traditional wallet key management. By providing tools for treasury and fund management, as well as peer-to-peer trading venues, Qredo addresses the cyber threats related to the trading, storage, and transfer of digital assets, thereby enhancing security and efficiency in the cryptocurrency market.

Tesseract

Series A in 2021
Tesseract is a digital asset management platform established in December 2017 by Yichen Wu in Helsinki, Southern Finland. The company provides a suite of innovative yield solutions that enable digital asset owners to earn passive income while benefiting from an in-house risk engine and third-party custody services. Tesseract also caters to institutional clients by offering advanced yield and loan products, which help attract and retain customers, boost revenue, and allow institutions to focus on their core operations. With a commitment to utilizing blockchain technology, Tesseract aims to enhance financial stability for investors amidst the inherent volatility of cryptocurrency markets.

Meemo

Acquisition in 2021
Meemo is a FinTech company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2019. It offers an AI-powered app designed to facilitate money transfers among friends and family while providing users with personalized rewards based on their spending habits. The application features automatic rewards, tailored shopping deals, and transaction-based notifications to enhance user engagement. Meemo allows users to send 'meemos', which are earmarked money transfers akin to gift cards, ensuring these funds are automatically applied without expiration or loss. Additionally, the app includes functionalities for searching and sorting accounts and transactions, as well as delivering insights through its advanced AI capabilities. Overall, Meemo aims to create a more social and rewarding experience in personal finance management.

Umee

Seed Round in 2021
Umee is the most programmable, safety-first lending algorithm built as a blockchain that enables seamless borrowing and lending of digital assets between distinct blockchain ecosystems. Umee is reshaping the global debt markets in Web3.

Set Labs

Series A in 2021
Set Labs is focused on advancing the field of finance through innovative cryptocurrency asset management solutions. The company develops a protocol that enables the creation and exchange of collateralized baskets of tokens, utilizing smart contracts to facilitate the bundling and unbundling of various crypto assets. This technology allows users to efficiently create cryptocurrency baskets, which can include a mix of ERC20 tokens, non-fungible tokens, and on-chain securities. By providing tools and specifications for developers, Set Labs aims to simplify the process of asset management in the blockchain space, promoting a more accessible and flexible financial environment.

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.

Warbler Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Warbler Labs is a fintech company focused on blockchain development, specializing in providing technological solutions for businesses in the cryptocurrency space. The company has developed a decentralized credit protocol that facilitates crypto loans for real businesses, thereby enhancing access to capital in emerging markets. By offering capital in digital currency, Warbler Labs aims to empower individuals and businesses in these regions, while also providing lenders with a stable yield through its innovative lending platform.

NAOS Finance

Venture Round in 2021
NAOS Finance is an operator of a decentralized finance platform that aims to give a decentralized alternative to traditional finance. Its platform facilitates both Defi lenders and SME borrowers to interact in a permission-less manner on the blockchain and enables the origination and funding of loans without traditional intermediaries, enabling lenders to get stable and recurring income streams while also connecting the on-chain world with bigger off-chain opportunities.

Hyperithm

Series B in 2021
Hyperithm is a digital asset financial service provider based in Tokyo and Seoul, specializing in cryptocurrency management and execution brokerage services for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies that are market neutral, enabling clients to execute streamlined crypto trades effectively. As a fully regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider, Hyperithm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including crypto prime brokerage. The company actively invests in the Web3 ecosystem, focusing on Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, decentralized applications, gaming projects, and asset managers. Co-founded by an ex-Morgan Stanley investment banker and a serial entrepreneur recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, Hyperithm boasts a team of experienced professionals, including former investment bankers and world-class engineers. By leveraging advanced technology and innovative algorithms built with Rust, Hyperithm aims to create a robust digital asset gateway for its clients while supporting emerging teams through venture investments.

Lido

Venture Round in 2021
Lido is a developer of an open-source liquid staking platform that enhances the Ethereum network's block validation capabilities. The platform addresses challenges related to initial cryptocurrency staking by allowing users to stake their assets and receive synthetic native tokens of equivalent value. These tokens can be utilized across various decentralized finance applications, enabling users to earn yield while maintaining liquidity. Lido's middleware operates on the Ethereum blockchain, ensuring perpetual access through multiple interfaces and channels.

FRACTAL

Seed Round in 2021
Fractal is a financial technology company that provides digital assets and blockchain adoption services. They also develop tools for institutional investors to access decentralized financing.

Alto Solutions

Series A in 2021
Alto Solutions, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the management of self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company offers various IRA products, including Alto IRA, which allows users to invest in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Its Checkbook+ IRA provides customers with check-writing control, enhancing the management of real estate investments. Additionally, Alto CryptoIRA connects users directly to Coinbase for cryptocurrency trading. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for managing accounts and investments, and assists investors in determining their eligibility for different types of investments while identifying financial trust companies for asset custody. Serving a diverse clientele that includes wealth managers, registered investment advisors, real estate owners, and entrepreneurs, Alto Solutions aims to democratize access to alternative asset investing. Founded in 2015 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Saltvest, Inc.

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.

Eco

Series A in 2021
Eco is a financial technology company that focuses on enhancing the value of money through innovative software solutions. As a founding contributor to the Eco Protocol, it aims to reshape traditional banking and reward systems. The company has developed Bend, a platform that seeks to improve users' financial experiences by maximizing the utility and effectiveness of their money. Eco's mission centers on empowering individuals to expect more from their financial transactions, ultimately striving to redefine the relationship between people and their money.

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.

0x

Series A in 2021
0x is an open protocol that enables seamless peer-to-peer exchange of tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. It serves as a foundational standard for decentralized exchanges, promoting interoperability among various decentralized applications that feature exchange capabilities. By providing a common framework, 0x allows users to convert a wide range of assets into cryptographic tokens, facilitating efficient and decentralized trading.

Goldfinch

Venture Round in 2021
Goldfinch is a credit platform that offers crypto loans without collateral. It also offers capital in a digital currency by expanding access to capital in emerging markets and offers a stable yield to the lenders, enabling the empowerment of financial inclusion in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2020 by Mike Sall and Blake West.

Goldfinch

Venture Round in 2021
Goldfinch is a credit platform that offers crypto loans without collateral. It also offers capital in a digital currency by expanding access to capital in emerging markets and offers a stable yield to the lenders, enabling the empowerment of financial inclusion in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2020 by Mike Sall and Blake West.

Reserve

Venture Round in 2021
Reserve is a financial technology company that offers a universal currency aimed at protecting users' savings from hyperinflation. Through its innovative platform, Reserve provides hyperinflation-protected savings accounts, enabling individuals to safeguard and utilize their funds globally. The company employs rtokens and collateral baskets to facilitate secure transactions and maintain stability. By promoting diversification and decentralized governance, Reserve's application is designed to minimize risk while offering a scalable solution accessible to all users. This allows customers to make international payments effectively, keeping their assets insulated from the volatility of local currencies susceptible to inflation.

Saddle

Seed Round in 2021
Saddle Finance is an automated market maker (AMM) optimized for pegged value crypto assets.

Nayms

Seed Round in 2021
Nayms is a marketplace for crypto-native insurance, a bridge between alternative capital and uninsured risk in the rapidly evolving digital assets’ space. We provide the technical and legal infrastructure over which stakeholders come together to capitalise and transfer risk on-chain. At Nayms, all insurance, from limits and premiums to claims and reserving, is conducted entirely in a cryptocurrency of choice, whether a general token, such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, or a stablecoin. By matching assets with liabilities, we reduce or eliminate currency risk on blockchain exposures; and by matching demand with much-needed supply, we bolster growth and stability within the blockchain ecosystem. We afford our customers – insurers, insureds, intermediaries, and investors – many other advantages of blockchain technology, including its efficiency, immutability, transparency, and composability. Whitepaper: https://docsend.com/view/2nswpepqqaun96yn

CoinDCX

Series B in 2020
CoinDCX is a prominent provider of cryptocurrency trading and financial services based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Established in 2018, the company aims to democratize finance by making investments accessible to a broader audience. CoinDCX's platform enables users to trade a variety of cryptocurrencies legally, with features that allow for secure transactions and seamless withdrawals to bank accounts. The company prioritizes user experience, offering industry-first products tailored to different types of traders based on their trading habits and risk tolerances. Additionally, CoinDCX Ventures focuses on investing in Web3 companies globally, with a significant portion of its portfolio expected to originate from India. The fund emphasizes investment in sectors such as DeFi and CeFi, infrastructure development, and Web3 applications, primarily targeting early-stage companies.

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.

Bitso

Series B in 2020
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City. It enables users to buy and sell various cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether, through a user-friendly marketplace. The platform allows customers to trade fractions of cryptocurrencies and make payments using their mobile devices, facilitating seamless transactions in the growing fintech and blockchain sectors. Bitso's focus on accessibility and ease of use positions it as a significant player in the cryptocurrency landscape in Latin America.

Synthetix

Seed Round in 2020
Synthetix is a decentralized protocol based on the Ethereum blockchain that facilitates the issuance of synthetic assets for derivatives trading in decentralized finance (DeFi). Founded in 2017 by Kain Warwick in Sydney, Australia, Synthetix enables users to create and trade synthetic assets that provide exposure to various real-world assets, including currencies, commodities, stocks, and indices. The platform supports a range of financial products such as perpetual futures and options markets, allowing for peer-to-contract trading with infinite liquidity. Synthetix operates through a distributed collateral pool, ensuring users can access synthetic versions of both fiat and cryptocurrencies while maintaining an overview of the entire network.

Slingshot

Seed Round in 2020
Slingshot is a decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform that enables users to access and interact with digital assets securely and independently. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aggregates prices for over 50,000 cryptocurrencies across various decentralized exchanges, allowing users to buy, sell, swap, and bridge tokens at competitive rates. Slingshot offers a user-friendly experience across Web, Android, and iOS platforms, combining the performance of centralized trading with the transparency and security of decentralized finance. Its features include multiple wallet options, live price tracking, portfolio management, and customer support, making it a comprehensive tool for retail users in the cryptocurrency market. The company changed its name from DEXAG, Inc. to Slingshot in November 2020, reflecting its commitment to enhancing user experience in the evolving digital asset landscape.

Talos

Venture Round in 2020
Talos Trading is a New York-based provider of institutional-grade technology infrastructure for the cryptocurrency market. Founded in 2018 by Anton Katz and Ethan Feldman, Talos offers a comprehensive trading platform that supports the entire trading lifecycle, from price discovery to clearing and settlement. The platform enables users to access spot, futures, and foreign exchange markets, facilitating seamless streaming of real-time prices and request for quote options. Additionally, it provides essential tools for portfolio accounting and market settlement, catering to the needs of various participants within the crypto ecosystem.

Curv

Series A in 2020
Curv Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based wallet focused on the protection and management of digital assets through advanced cryptographic techniques. Established in 2018 and based in Winchester, California, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Curv employs multi-party computation (MPC) protocols to eliminate traditional private keys, enhancing security for digital transactions. The company's platform provides a comprehensive solution that replaces conventional cold and hot wallets, enabling users to securely manage and transact across various blockchain systems. Additionally, Curv offers an enterprise-grade policy engine that allows organizations to define risk profiles and enforce policies, ensuring compliance and security across all digital asset interactions. Curv serves a diverse clientele, including exchanges, brokers, over-the-counter desks, digital asset fund managers, custodians, banks, and fintech companies, facilitating the safe transfer and storage of digital assets.

CoinDCX

Series A in 2020
CoinDCX is a prominent provider of cryptocurrency trading and financial services based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Established in 2018, the company aims to democratize finance by making investments accessible to a broader audience. CoinDCX's platform enables users to trade a variety of cryptocurrencies legally, with features that allow for secure transactions and seamless withdrawals to bank accounts. The company prioritizes user experience, offering industry-first products tailored to different types of traders based on their trading habits and risk tolerances. Additionally, CoinDCX Ventures focuses on investing in Web3 companies globally, with a significant portion of its portfolio expected to originate from India. The fund emphasizes investment in sectors such as DeFi and CeFi, infrastructure development, and Web3 applications, primarily targeting early-stage companies.

Tokensoft

Venture Round in 2020
TokenSoft is a technology platform that enables companies to issue and manage digital securities on the blockchain while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across various jurisdictions. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of technology and consulting services tailored to support the entire lifecycle of digital assets. This includes essential functions such as onboarding, distribution, custody, and ongoing administration. By leveraging blockchain technology, TokenSoft facilitates fundraising for companies and financial institutions, helping them manage investor relationships and access secondary market liquidity efficiently.

FalconX

Venture Round in 2020
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.

Eventus Systems

Series A in 2020
Eventus Systems, Inc. is a software provider that specializes in solutions for compliance, trade surveillance, and risk management within capital markets. The company’s flagship platform, Validus, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for monitoring alerts, generating reports, and analyzing key trading functions across various asset classes, including equities, options, futures, foreign exchange, fixed income, and digital assets. Validus is designed for ease of deployment and customization, enabling users to effectively manage trading operations, compliance, and market risk. Eventus Systems serves a diverse clientele, including futures commission merchants, equities agency brokers, market centers, regulators, banks, proprietary trading firms, and corporate and buyside customers. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has formed strategic partnerships with several technology firms to enhance its service offerings.

Securitize

Series A in 2020
Securitize is modernizing capital markets by enabling digital securities, making it easier for eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities within designated capital markets for equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is the only SEC Registered Transfer Agent integrated with multiple regulated US-based marketplaces with a working protocol and live issuers. The company also offers KYC/AML and capital management services. Securitize, Inc. is not a registered broker-dealer and does not make any endorsement of offerings.

Routefire

Acquisition in 2020
Routefire is a provider of trade execution infrastructure tailored for the digital asset space, specifically designed for institutional investors entering the cryptocurrency market. The company offers a platform that features benchmark-seeking algorithms, such as TWAP, VWAP, and percentage of participation, which facilitate the execution of large trading orders. This technology allows traders to efficiently rebalance multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency portfolios while minimizing market impact and ensuring precision, similar to trading in more established markets.

Bitski

Seed Round in 2019
Bitski is a developer-focused platform that facilitates the creation, sale, and purchase of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for creators, brands, and platforms. It aims to make blockchain technology accessible to mainstream audiences by connecting communities through ownable digital content. The platform also includes a decentralized sign-on cryptocurrency wallet system, allowing users to access their wallets from any browser or device. This feature ensures that users can manage their tokens and digital goods securely, using a username and a resettable password, thereby enhancing the accessibility and security of their crypto assets.

Messari

Venture Round in 2019
Messari, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a distributed data library focused on crypto assets. Founded in 2018, Messari provides comprehensive information on crypto projects, including details about funding, development history, governance, and supply schedules. The company serves both individuals and institutions by offering market intelligence products that enhance transparency and facilitate informed participation in the crypto and Web3 sectors. Its platform combines in-depth analysis, data visualization, and asset discovery tools, enabling researchers, investors, and regulators to access valuable insights and disclosure standards necessary for making well-informed decisions in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

BLADE

Seed Round in 2019
BLADE Holdings, Inc. is a technology company based in Seychelles that operates a cryptocurrency derivative exchange. The company facilitates the trading of cryptocurrencies on a perpetual basis, aiming to establish a new foundational layer for the cryptocurrency markets and, ultimately, the broader global financial markets.
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