Coinbase Global

Coinbase Global, established in 2012, operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company facilitates transactions, buying, selling, and storage of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin for both consumers and merchants. Coinbase offers a range of products including Coinbase.com, a user-friendly platform for bitcoin transactions, a global digital asset exchange, merchant tools, and custodial services. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point into the cryptocurrency economy.

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Past deals in Trading Platform

Universal

Venture Round in 2025
Universal is a wrapped asset protocol designed to enable trading for any token, on any chain.

Stryk by BUX

Acquisition in 2025
Stryk by BUX offers CFD trading services to European residents through a user-friendly app.

Variational Research

Seed Round in 2024
Variational Research operates a decentralized liquidity network that facilitates the trading and clearing of bilateral derivatives through automation. The company functions as a global algorithmic market maker, primarily focusing on digital assets. By partnering with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and financial institutions, Variational Research specializes in creating quantitative systematic strategies. This approach allows clients to access liquidity in both traditional and decentralized derivatives markets, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their trading operations.

Reya

Venture Round in 2024
Reya offers trading-optimized modular L2 immediate liquidity, lightning-fast transactions, and higher APYs.

Architect

Series A in 2024
Architect is a financial platform focused on enhancing trading access to global markets for digital assets. The company specializes in developing institutional-grade infrastructure that connects various trading venues, including both centralized and decentralized exchanges. By providing customizable solutions, Architect aims to streamline the trading process for users and facilitate participation in international markets for digital assets, futures, and options. Its innovative approach seeks to redefine how traders engage with the evolving landscape of digital finance.

Delegate

Seed Round in 2024
Delegate is a developer of a decentralized registry aimed at enhancing the security of on-chain identities and digital asset management, particularly for NFTs and ERC20 tokens. The company provides a platform that includes unique features designed to safeguard vaulted NFTs, facilitate claiming airdrops, and enable users to prove ownership directly from their hot wallets. This allows NFT holders to manage their assets securely while also participating in various opportunities within the digital asset ecosystem. Through its innovative solutions, Delegate addresses the growing need for robust security measures in the management of digital assets.

Portal

Seed Round in 2024
Tides is a financial services company based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2018, Tides specializes in trading cryptocurrency without putting coins at risk, all from within a secure and controllable wallet. The company offers a platform that allows users to conveniently trade crypto assets while maintaining security and control over their investments. By leveraging innovative technology, Tides aims to provide a seamless and efficient trading experience for its customers in the ever-evolving cryptocurrency market.

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.

Circle

Corporate Round in 2023
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.

Maverick Protocol

Venture Round in 2023
Maverick Protocol is a developer of a decentralized crypto derivatives platform aimed at creating open, transparent, and efficient markets. The protocol is built on a unique automated market maker (AMM) that facilitates highly liquid trading environments. It offers users low fees, rapid execution, and capital efficiency, ensuring a secure trading experience. The platform enables decentralized and permissionless trading and staking of various asset pairs, allowing traders to engage with perpetual contracts backed by mid-cap tokens. Through its innovative infrastructure, Maverick Protocol strives to provide a seamless ecosystem for all participants in the decentralized finance landscape.

Mauve

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

Architect

Seed Round in 2023
Architect is a financial platform focused on enhancing trading access to global markets for digital assets. The company specializes in developing institutional-grade infrastructure that connects various trading venues, including both centralized and decentralized exchanges. By providing customizable solutions, Architect aims to streamline the trading process for users and facilitate participation in international markets for digital assets, futures, and options. Its innovative approach seeks to redefine how traders engage with the evolving landscape of digital finance.

Alkimiya Protocol

Venture Round in 2023
Alkimiya Protocol is a developer of an open-source, permissionless platform that focuses on creating financial instruments backed by actual hash power production. The protocol utilizes smart contracts to enable miners to sell their future production rewards for a predetermined amount. This innovation allows users to design and deploy hash power-backed financial instruments from any location, leveraging the latest web and mobile technologies to generate revenue. By facilitating a new way for miners to monetize their production, Alkimiya Protocol aims to enhance the financial landscape within the cryptocurrency sector.

Panoptic

Seed Round in 2022
Panoptic is a developer of a decentralized options trading protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain. The company focuses on creating a trustless, permissionless, and composable platform that facilitates the instant settlement of options trades without relying on oracles. Its innovative solutions allow users to trade options seamlessly across any asset pool within the Uniswap v3 ecosystem. By streamlining the processes of minting, trading, and market-making for perpetual options, Panoptic aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of options trading in the decentralized finance space. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of strategies and roles, positioning it as a key player in the evolving DeFi landscape.

Synquote

Seed Round in 2022
Synquote is a decentralized options trading platform that facilitates the trading of over 500 instruments, primarily focusing on various cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Chainlink. The platform aims to enhance security in options trading, allowing cryptocurrency investors to connect with other traders and effectively manage their portfolios. By providing a diverse range of trading options, Synquote addresses the needs of investors looking for liquidity and flexibility in the cryptocurrency market.

Contango

Seed Round in 2022
Contango is a decentralized protocol that focuses on providing perpetual futures atop money markets. It operates a decentralized exchange designed to facilitate expirable futures without the need for order books or liquidity pools. By leveraging existing decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, Contango enables fixed-rate lending and borrowing. The platform also supports physical delivery and minimizes price impact for larger trades, allowing traders to effectively hedge their positions and manage their costs. Through these innovations, Contango aims to enhance trading efficiency and accessibility within the decentralized finance ecosystem.

CLST

Seed Round in 2022
CLST is focused on creating an institutional gateway aimed at facilitating the lending and borrowing of digital assets, particularly stablecoins. The company seeks to establish a global network of institutional borrowers and lenders, effectively positioning itself as a key player in the short-term digital assets debt market, referred to as the New Money market. With a commitment to bridging traditional finance and crypto-native institutions, CLST facilitates institutional adoption of digital assets. Its platform enables the creation of markets for uncollateralized lending, allowing for bilateral price negotiation and settlement between institutional users. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of short-term debt markets for crypto assets and stablecoins, catering specifically to the growing needs of institutional participants.

MoHash

Seed Round in 2022
MoHash is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that facilitates investment in private debt markets within fast-growing economies. It achieves this by leveraging stablecoins and issuing fungible tokens that represent claims on diversified, risk-managed debt pools. The platform aims to provide investors with sustainable, scalable, and stable high yields while protecting their interests through financial regulation.

Euler Labs

Venture Round in 2022
Euler Labs is a developer of a non-custodial lending protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain, designed to facilitate lending and borrowing of a wide range of crypto assets. The platform operates without the need for trusted third parties, allowing users to earn interest on their crypto holdings or hedge against market volatility in a capital-efficient manner. Euler's innovative approach incorporates reactive interest rates that adjust in real-time based on market conditions, alongside asset-specific collaterals, which provides clients with a risk-minimized opportunity to engage in crypto finance. The company's technology aims to enhance financial accessibility and efficiency for users in the decentralized finance space.

Satori

Seed Round in 2022
Satori is a decentralized financial derivatives exchange tailored for both retail and institutional investors within the Polkadot ecosystem. The platform is designed to accommodate experienced traders, allowing them to leverage the potential of DOT through access to a dedicated derivatives environment. Satori collaborates with parachains, market makers, and retail users, facilitating a comprehensive trading experience that meets the demands of diverse market participants.

Zora

Seed Round in 2022
Zora is a crypto-driven marketplace that specializes in the buying, selling, and trading of limited-edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company has developed an on-chain social network and protocol that leverages blockchain technology to enhance the secondary market value of digital files, including photos, videos, audio, and music. Zora's platform offers a range of features, such as drop alerts and notifications, which provide artists and businesses with accessible tools to create and sell NFT collections efficiently. This focus on usability and market engagement positions Zora as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital assets.

Ondo Finance

Series A in 2022
Ondo Finance is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform aimed at making decentralized finance accessible to a broader audience. The platform provides users with the flexibility to choose between downside protection and enhanced returns, catering to various risk tolerances. By offering these options, Ondo Finance enables individuals to participate in decentralized finance yields while aligning their investment strategies with their personal financial goals.

BtcTurk

Acquisition in 2022
BtcTurk is a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange that utilizes BTC Trader's white label platform.

Hyperithm

Funding Round in 2022
Hyperithm is a prominent digital asset financial service provider based in Tokyo and Seoul, focusing on cryptocurrency services for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. The company specializes in algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies, emphasizing market-neutral approaches. As a fully regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider, Hyperithm also offers comprehensive prime brokerage services, facilitating streamlined crypto trading for a diverse clientele that includes publicly listed companies, family offices, and venture capital firms. The firm is committed to supporting the Web3 ecosystem by investing in Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, decentralized applications, gaming projects, and asset managers. Co-founded by an ex-Morgan Stanley investment banker and a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Hyperithm attracts top talent, consisting of seasoned professionals and award-winning scholars. Through the use of innovative algorithms developed in Rust, the company aims to create a robust digital asset gateway, combining automated trading with advanced risk management techniques.

Tribal Capital Markets

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Tribal Capital Markets, LLC is a full-service broker-dealer firm based in New York City and affiliated with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. As a Certified Minority Business Enterprise, TCM offers a wide range of financial services, including mortgage-backed securities trading, municipal debt, and investment banking. The firm specializes in debt capital markets, equity and fixed-income trading, and provides clearing services. TCM serves a diverse clientele that includes banks, corporations, asset managers, pension plans, municipalities, and hedge funds, addressing their liquidity and execution needs in today's market environment. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tribal Capital Partners, LLC and is staffed by experienced professionals dedicated to delivering tailored investment solutions.

ShapeShift

Venture Round in 2022
ShapeShift is a digital currency exchange platform established in July 2014, designed to facilitate the instant conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins. The platform distinguishes itself by allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies without the need for user accounts or registration, thereby enhancing privacy and reducing risks associated with personal information and funds. In the summer of 2019, ShapeShift introduced a new platform that empowers users to self-custody their crypto assets while providing functionalities to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive cryptocurrencies independently of third-party involvement. Additionally, the company operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017. ShapeShift is led by industry veteran Erik Voorhees.

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 in a secure environment. The platform offers a wide selection of digital assets and incorporates multiple layers of protection to ensure the safety of clients' accounts and funds. VALR aims to provide access to financial services with a focus on fairness and transparency, contributing to the development of a more inclusive financial system.

SSV Network

Venture Round in 2022
SSV Network is focused on developing a distributed validator technology specifically for Ethereum staking. In addition to this, the company offers a crypto-based financial trading platform that caters to investors and traders in the cryptocurrency market. This platform provides features such as portfolio management and trade automation, enabling users to effectively manage their cryptocurrency investments and make informed trading decisions. By combining innovative staking technology with robust trading tools, SSV Network aims to enhance the trading experience for its users.

Rain

Series B in 2022
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that aims to facilitate digital transactions in the Middle East. Founded in 2017, the company operates a cryptocurrency trading platform that allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies securely and compliantly. By functioning within a regulatory framework, Rain emphasizes the importance of security and adherence to regulations in the rapidly evolving digital currency landscape.

FairX

Acquisition in 2022
FairX is a regulated futures exchange designed to provide smaller, simpler, and more accessible futures trading options for active individual investors. By focusing on low-cost, straightforward products, FairX aims to cater to the needs of retail investors around the world. The exchange operates with the intention of making futures trading more approachable, offering around-the-clock access to its services. Through its commitment to simplicity and affordability, FairX strives to enhance the trading experience for individual investors, ensuring they have the tools necessary to participate effectively in the futures market.

Ridian

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ridian is a technology company that offers an investment platform focused on cryptocurrency. The platform provides users with automated investment strategies that adapt to market fluctuations, allowing for responsive investing in a continuously active market. Ridian's offerings include a range of investment approaches, from interactive indexed strategies to high-frequency trading algorithms, enabling users to access diverse investment opportunities and potentially generate income through blockchain technology.

Block Earner

Seed Round in 2021
Block Earner is an Australian fintech platform that integrates traditional banking features with advanced cryptocurrency services. It offers a comprehensive suite of financial products, including its flagship crypto-backed loan service that allows users to secure loans using their cryptocurrency as collateral. Additionally, Block Earner provides trading services, including spot and over-the-counter trading, along with access to decentralized finance yield products that enable users to earn annual returns. With a user-friendly interface designed for seamless navigation, Block Earner aims to deliver an all-in-one wealth management solution tailored for cryptocurrency users, thereby catering to the growing demand for innovative financial services in the blockchain space.

Hxro

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Hxro is a company that specializes in crypto trading, offering an online platform where users can take option positions on various cryptocurrencies. The platform is designed to simplify the trading experience, allowing users to express their views on price movements, hedge risks, and engage in digital asset markets. Hxro includes trading automation tools that facilitate the execution of profitable trades, catering to both novice and experienced traders. By providing decision support tools and resources, Hxro aims to enhance the trading capabilities of its users in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency.

BRD

Acquisition in 2021
BRD is a financial software company that focuses on the development and marketing of blockchain applications. Founded in 2015 by Aaron Voisine and Adam Traidman, and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, BRD offers a personalized non-custodial Bitcoin wallet that enables users to securely buy, protect, and convert cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum. The company's platform also provides a range of services, including crypto purchasing, commercial register information, credit rating management, trading, and merchant services. With a global customer base, BRD aims to facilitate seamless transactions in the cryptocurrency space.

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.

Yellow Card

Series A in 2021
Yellow Card is a financial technology company that operates an online cryptocurrency trading platform, facilitating secure and cost-effective transactions across Africa. It specializes in providing on/off ramp services for stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and PYUSD, enabling users to buy and sell these coins using their local currency. The company partners with local merchants and vendors to offer voucher-based Bitcoin purchases, simplifying money transfers and enabling e-commerce participation in cryptocurrency. Yellow Card, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chamblee, Georgia, has expanded its operations to multiple African countries, processing over US$3 billion in transactions to date.

Orca

Series A in 2021
Orca is a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange built on the Solana blockchain, facilitating instant token swaps with minimal transaction fees. The platform is designed to handle thousands of transactions per second, ensuring low latency and capital-efficient trading. Users can exchange tokens while receiving fair pricing and have the option to provide liquidity to trading pools, allowing them to earn a share of the trading fees generated on the platform.

Sturdy Exchange

Seed Round in 2021
Sturdy Exchange is a platform that allows musicians, brands, and entertainers to reach the masses with a new form of ownership and utility through the use of Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The platform offers the ultimate fan experience by democratizing access to NFTs at a variety of price points. Users can show off their collection, support their favorite artists, and gain real-world utility.

Floating Point Group

Series A in 2021
Floating Point Group (FPG) is a prime brokerage specializing in cryptocurrency trading, designed to facilitate access to liquidity across diverse markets for advanced trading strategies. The company operates the largest global digital asset agency trading desk, collaborating with funds and blockchain foundations to ensure efficient trade execution. FPG provides a secure custodial solution that integrates trading, settlement, and yield functionalities, along with insurance for cryptocurrencies. Its trading infrastructure is engineered specifically for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, utilizing high-quality data to develop and optimize market-efficient execution algorithms. By streamlining the trading process, Floating Point Group enables traders to enhance their performance across multiple exchanges based on time, price, and order volume.

Zabo

Acquisition in 2021
Zabo is a startup focused on providing financial companies with a comprehensive platform to connect and manage cryptocurrency accounts. Utilizing an API-based application, Zabo enables seamless integration of cryptocurrency accounts into existing applications with minimal coding. This innovative solution offers clients the functionality to buy, sell, and transfer cryptocurrencies while also providing support for hardware wallet integration. By allowing financial institutions to offer their customers a consolidated view of their crypto investments, Zabo enhances the user experience in managing digital assets.

CoinDCX

Series C in 2021
CoinDCX is a Mumbai-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in crypto-enabled financial services. It offers a comprehensive cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates legal transactions of multiple cryptocurrencies and allows users to withdraw funds to their bank accounts. The platform is designed to provide a secure and trusted environment for customers to learn about cryptocurrencies, while also delivering a fast and reliable trading experience through its liquidity, powerful wallet, and strong security measures. CoinDCX aims to democratize finance by making investments more accessible to a diverse range of traders, catering to various trading experiences, risk tolerances, and trading frequencies.

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.

Qredo

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Qredo Ltd is a London-based company that operates a platform designed to facilitate the secure and efficient movement of digital assets for institutional traders. Established in 2011, Qredo provides an open protocol and decentralized, multi-party computation network that enhances the security and custody of digital assets. Its solutions address the operational challenges and security risks associated with wallet key management, trading, storage, and transfer of these assets. By offering features such as cross-chain liquidity, treasury management tools, and peer-to-peer trading venues, Qredo aims to streamline the digital asset management process while mitigating cyber threats.

Hyperithm

Series B in 2021
Hyperithm is a prominent digital asset financial service provider based in Tokyo and Seoul, focusing on cryptocurrency services for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. The company specializes in algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies, emphasizing market-neutral approaches. As a fully regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider, Hyperithm also offers comprehensive prime brokerage services, facilitating streamlined crypto trading for a diverse clientele that includes publicly listed companies, family offices, and venture capital firms. The firm is committed to supporting the Web3 ecosystem by investing in Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, decentralized applications, gaming projects, and asset managers. Co-founded by an ex-Morgan Stanley investment banker and a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Hyperithm attracts top talent, consisting of seasoned professionals and award-winning scholars. Through the use of innovative algorithms developed in Rust, the company aims to create a robust digital asset gateway, combining automated trading with advanced risk management techniques.

Skew

Acquisition in 2021
Skew Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2018 that develops and operates an online marketplace focused on providing market intelligence for crypto derivatives markets. The platform offers real-time data analytics specifically for bitcoin and ether derivatives, catering to the needs of traders, investors, and researchers. Skew provides users with customized services and essential tools, including market and custom data dashboards, to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape. Through its innovative financial infrastructure, the company aims to enhance market participants' ability to navigate the evolving digital assets space.

Rarible

Seed Round in 2021
Rarible is a community-centric marketplace specializing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which enables users to create, buy, and sell digital collectibles secured by blockchain technology. The platform facilitates the trading of digital assets and intellectual properties through the use of NFT tokens, allowing for the licensing of various digital content. Rarible also provides a range of tools, including a custom community marketplace builder and an API, to assist users in developing NFT functionalities tailored to their needs. This focus on community engagement and user empowerment distinguishes Rarible in the rapidly evolving NFT landscape.

Opyn

Series A in 2021
Opyn is a decentralized protocol focused on optimizing options trading for users interested in Ethereum and ERC20 assets. The platform allows users to earn premiums or express views on assets by trading options, specifically offering European, cash-settled options that automatically exercise upon expiry. As a pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi), Opyn initially launched the first live ERC20 options protocol, enabling users to create, buy, and sell options on any ERC20 token. Its innovative offerings include the ability to trade option spreads and combos, enhancing capital efficiency for traders. Opyn v1 continues to operate on the Ethereum network, providing a venue for American, physically settled options while the company expands its range of ERC20 options. Through its commitment to inclusivity, fairness, and transparency, Opyn aims to enhance the trading experience within the decentralized finance ecosystem.

Anoma

Funding Round in 2021
Anoma is a blockchain protocol company founded in 2021 and based in Zug, Switzerland. It focuses on creating an intent-centric, privacy-preserving system for decentralized counterparty discovery, multi-chain atomic settlement, and secure asset exchange. The protocol facilitates private and asset-agnostic transactions, allowing users to engage in cryptocurrency trading and bartering without compromising their privacy. Anoma employs advanced cryptography and zero-knowledge proof technologies to empower users in a decentralized financial landscape, ensuring that transactions are conducted securely and at market rates.

Saddle Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Saddle Finance is a financial technology company that operates an automated market maker (AMM) platform specifically designed for trading pegged value crypto assets. The platform facilitates trading by utilizing a tokenized bitcoin pool, which provides deep on-chain liquidity. This configuration allows traders to execute transactions with minimal slippage and low transaction fees, enhancing the efficiency of trading pegged assets. Through its innovative approach, Saddle Finance aims to optimize the trading experience for users engaged in the cryptocurrency market.

CoinDCX

Series B in 2020
CoinDCX is a Mumbai-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in crypto-enabled financial services. It offers a comprehensive cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates legal transactions of multiple cryptocurrencies and allows users to withdraw funds to their bank accounts. The platform is designed to provide a secure and trusted environment for customers to learn about cryptocurrencies, while also delivering a fast and reliable trading experience through its liquidity, powerful wallet, and strong security measures. CoinDCX aims to democratize finance by making investments more accessible to a diverse range of traders, catering to various trading experiences, risk tolerances, and trading frequencies.

Rain

Venture Round in 2020
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that aims to facilitate digital transactions in the Middle East. Founded in 2017, the company operates a cryptocurrency trading platform that allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies securely and compliantly. By functioning within a regulatory framework, Rain emphasizes the importance of security and adherence to regulations in the rapidly evolving digital currency landscape.

Bitso

Series B in 2020
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, providing users with a marketplace where they can trade fractions of various digital assets. Bitso's platform is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to conduct transactions and make payments via mobile devices. By focusing on the fintech and blockchain sectors, Bitso aims to enhance accessibility to cryptocurrency trading for users in Mexico and beyond.

Zora

Seed Round in 2020
Zora is a crypto-driven marketplace that specializes in the buying, selling, and trading of limited-edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company has developed an on-chain social network and protocol that leverages blockchain technology to enhance the secondary market value of digital files, including photos, videos, audio, and music. Zora's platform offers a range of features, such as drop alerts and notifications, which provide artists and businesses with accessible tools to create and sell NFT collections efficiently. This focus on usability and market engagement positions Zora as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital assets.

Slingshot

Seed Round in 2020
Slingshot is a decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform that enables users to buy, sell, swap, and bridge over 50,000 cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Slingshot offers a secure and user-friendly interface that combines the efficiency of centralized platforms with the transparency and security of decentralized technologies. The platform aggregates prices across multiple decentralized exchanges, ensuring users have access to the best available rates for their token trades. It features a range of tools, including live price charts, portfolio tracking, and various wallet integrations, all designed to enhance the trading experience. Renowned for its commitment to security and user sovereignty, Slingshot aims to empower retail users in the digital asset space.

CoFiX

Seed Round in 2020
CoFiX is a technology company specializing in the development of a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange platform. The company aims to enhance trading accuracy and reduce costs through its innovative system. CoFiX's platform includes a decentralized price oracle that supplies financial parameters, allowing users to verify prices and create arbitrage-free price feeds. This approach is designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of crypto trading.

Talos

Venture Round in 2020
Talos Trading is an institutional technology infrastructure provider based in New York, co-founded in 2018 by Anton Katz and Ethan Feldman. The company specializes in offering a comprehensive crypto trading platform that supports the entire trading lifecycle, including price discovery, clearing, and settlement. Talos Trading provides solutions across spot, futures, and foreign exchange markets, leveraging institutional-grade technology to enable clients to stream real-time and request-for-quote prices. Additionally, the platform includes portfolio accounting tools and facilitates efficient settlement processes, connecting various participants within the crypto ecosystem.

DerivaDEX

Seed Round in 2020
DerivaDEX is a community-governed derivatives exchange designed to combine performance and autonomy with the security of a decentralized platform. It operates on the Ethereum blockchain, utilizing an innovative liquidity-mining token model that empowers users to engage in the exchange's governance and operations. By incorporating an open order book and on-chain settlements, DerivaDEX facilitates efficient trading while ensuring transparency and security. The exchange aims to establish itself as a next-generation trading platform by leveraging trusted hardware and enhancing decentralization at its foundational level.

Tagomi

Acquisition in 2020
Tagomi is a cryptocurrency trading platform that offers clients enhanced execution capabilities to optimize their trading experience. The platform utilizes advanced routing tactics and sophisticated execution algorithms to analyze both real-time and historical data, allowing it to determine the optimal timing and venues for trades. By focusing on maximizing client returns and minimizing trading costs, Tagomi aims to deliver efficient access to priced liquidity and low commissions, thereby enabling clients to retain a greater portion of their profits.

CoinDCX

Series A in 2020
CoinDCX is a Mumbai-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in crypto-enabled financial services. It offers a comprehensive cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates legal transactions of multiple cryptocurrencies and allows users to withdraw funds to their bank accounts. The platform is designed to provide a secure and trusted environment for customers to learn about cryptocurrencies, while also delivering a fast and reliable trading experience through its liquidity, powerful wallet, and strong security measures. CoinDCX aims to democratize finance by making investments more accessible to a diverse range of traders, catering to various trading experiences, risk tolerances, and trading frequencies.

RouteFire

Acquisition in 2020
RouteFire is a company that specializes in providing trade execution infrastructure for digital assets. It develops a cryptocurrency trade execution platform tailored for institutional investors looking to enter the crypto market. The platform offers widely-used algorithms such as Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP), Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP), and Percentage of Participation, which help traders manage large orders efficiently. This enables institutions to re-balance substantial cryptocurrency portfolios with precision and minimal market impact, similar to more established financial markets.

BLADE

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

Nomics

Series A in 2018
Nomics LLC is a company that specializes in providing market data APIs for institutional cryptocurrency investors and exchanges. Founded in 2017 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nomics offers a range of services aimed at enhancing cryptocurrency trading and investment strategies. Its offerings include strategy backtesting, the execution of rebalancing methodologies, and the development of financial models tailored to the crypto market. The company also focuses on identifying arbitrage opportunities, implementing indexing methodologies, and finding correlations among various crypto assets. Additionally, Nomics provides custom alerts and alerting services to help investors stay informed about market fluctuations. Overall, Nomics aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for cryptocurrency data and investment tools.

Stablecorp

Stablecorp is a financial technology company focused on developing innovative monetary solutions through blockchain technology. It offers QCAD, a stablecoin pegged to the Canadian dollar, designed to provide a secure and transparent digital asset for liquidity and funding. This stablecoin facilitates seamless settlement and ensures full traceability of transactions. Stablecorp emphasizes compliance by enforcing stringent policies and maintaining a rigorous onboarding process for authorized dealers. By prioritizing transparency and compatibility with cryptocurrencies, Stablecorp aims to enable users to access stablecoins that reliably support a digital economy.

Deribit

Deribit B.V. is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange established in 2016 and headquartered in Ermelo, the Netherlands. The platform specializes in trading Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and options, offering advanced functionalities such as multi-instrument block trading, market maker protection, and portfolio margining. Deribit is recognized for its high-performance architecture, which provides low latency and robust matching engine capacity, making it a preferred choice for algorithmic and high-frequency traders. The company has distinguished itself as a pioneer in the industry by launching European-style cash-settled options and remains a market leader in crypto options trading, consistently setting benchmarks for efficiency and fairness in the marketplace.
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