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.

Aggarwal, Shan

Vice President, Head of Corporate Development and Ventures

Emilie Choi

President and COO

Aklil Ibssa

Investor

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Hourglass

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

zkLink

Seed Round in 2023
zkLink Labs is focused on addressing Ethereum fragmentation through its innovative rollup solutions, zkLinkNova and zkLinkX. The platform enhances interoperability among various Ethereum Layer 2 networks by unifying tokens and liquidity, leveraging Ethereum's inherent security features. Developers can utilize zkLink's customizable architecture to create app-specific rollups, optimizing both cost and performance. Additionally, zkLink provides a secure chain-to-chain interoperability protocol, facilitating seamless connections between blockchains. This approach not only simplifies the experience for developers and users but also enables users to access liquidity and earn yields on the platform, making blockchain technology more efficient and user-friendly.

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.

CLST

Seed Round in 2022
CLST is focused on creating a global network that connects institutional borrowers and lenders in the short-term digital assets debt market, referred to as the New Money market. The company aims to serve as a gateway for uncollateralized lending, specifically targeting stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. By facilitating bilateral price negotiation and settlement, CLST's platform enables institutional adoption of digital assets, bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto-native institutions. Through its innovative approach, CLST is positioned to enhance liquidity and market efficiency within the emerging landscape of digital asset finance.

Hidden Road

Series A in 2022
Hidden Road is the global credit network for institutional investors and provides easy access to both traditional and digital markets.

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.

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.

Moralis

Series A in 2022
Moralis is a blockchain application development platform that streamlines the creation of decentralized applications (dApps) by managing the back-end infrastructure, allowing developers to concentrate on the front-end. Co-founded in June 2021 by Ivan Liljeqvist and Filip Martinsson, the company offers software and application programming interfaces (APIs) that integrate essential features such as user authentication, identity management, real-time and historical transaction data, and session management. This comprehensive approach facilitates the transition from Web 2 to Web 3, enabling clients to effectively access and manage data related to non-fungible tokens and balances across various blockchains.

Amberdata

Series B in 2022
Amberdata Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform focused on monitoring, analyzing, and securing both public and private blockchains. Established in 2017 and headquartered in West New York, New Jersey, Amberdata offers a comprehensive suite of tools, APIs, and SDKs designed for traders, investors, wallets, and developers. Their platform integrates validated blockchain and cryptocurrency market data from major exchanges, allowing clients to build data-driven applications that enhance competitive advantage. Furthermore, Amberdata's services support a range of functions, including research, trading, risk assessment, analytics, reporting, and compliance, thereby equipping financial institutions with the necessary infrastructure to engage in digital asset markets effectively.

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.

Joyride Games

Seed Round in 2022
Joyride Games is focused on creating engaging entertainment franchises through mobile gaming, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. The company develops character-based multiplayer games that are accessible on various devices and incorporate competitive e-sports formats. By leveraging a robust publishing and analytics platform, Joyride provides players with themed experiences and shared story worlds, which enhance gameplay through consistent formats and compelling narratives. Their offerings include innovative takes on traditional role-playing games (RPG) and casual games, allowing gamers to immerse themselves in memorable characters and stories while also giving them opportunities to monetize their gaming skills.

InvestaX

Series A in 2022
InvestaX is a financial services company based in Singapore that operates an online platform dedicated to digital securities and investment in real estate, private equity, and venture capital. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing a digital securities finance and investment platform that enables clients to raise funds and engage in secondary trading of technology-driven investment products. Its platform offers the necessary infrastructure to digitize real assets, allowing users to buy, sell, trade, borrow, or lend instantly. By leveraging data and technology, InvestaX aims to assist clients in making informed investment decisions while reducing transaction costs and enhancing transparency in private markets.

Tenderly

Series B in 2022
Tenderly is a development platform that facilitates the creation, testing, monitoring, and operation of smart contracts, particularly for Web3 developers working on the Ethereum blockchain. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for real-time monitoring, alerting, debugging, and simulating smart contracts, enabling teams to effectively manage and evaluate the contracts that underpin decentralized applications. By integrating engineering techniques with emerging technologies, Tenderly aims to support the development of innovative blockchain products and provide essential infrastructure for the growing decentralized ecosystem.

CryptoTaxCalculator

Seed Round in 2022
CTC helps you sort out your crypto tax nightmare. Built for crypto natives with complex on-chain activity. Founded in 2018

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.

Amber Group

Series B in 2022
Amber Group is a cryptocurrency financial services provider based in Hong Kong, established in 2017 by finance professionals from leading institutions. The company offers a range of services including liquidity provision, trading, asset management, yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, and electronic market making. Operating globally, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients and has facilitated cumulative trading exceeding $200 billion across numerous electronic exchanges, with an average daily trading volume of $100-200 million. The company is dedicated to enhancing client experiences by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research, aiming to optimize investment flexibility and maximize returns. Amber Group has also raised significant capital to support its growth and innovation in the cryptocurrency space.

Infina

Seed Round in 2022
Infina is an investment platform that engages in real estate and financial services.

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.

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.

DeBank

Series A in 2021
DeBank is a cryptocurrency wallet designed to facilitate access to decentralized finance (DeFi) services, enabling users to manage and track their DeFi investments effectively. The platform supports over 800 DeFi protocols across more than 15 blockchains, including Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain. Users can monitor their asset portfolios, compare interest rates, and analyze risks associated with their investments. DeBank also offers features for token swapping and discovering new investment opportunities through detailed real-time data, allowing users to gain insights into their financial activities and optimize their returns in the DeFi space.

MYTY

Seed Round in 2021
MYTY operates a decentralized social platform designed to allow users to transcend the limitations of the physical world. The platform facilitates the conversion of crypto punks NFTs into customizable avatars, empowering individuals to express themselves creatively within a social metaverse. By leveraging NFT technology, MYTY offers a unique space where users can maximize their imagination and engage with others in a liberated digital environment.

Hxro

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Hxro is a company that specializes in an online crypto trading platform aimed at enhancing the trading experience for users interested in cryptocurrencies. The platform allows users to take option positions on various digital assets, providing a straightforward method to express price views, manage risk, and engage in the cryptocurrency markets. Hxro's offerings include trading automation tools designed to assist users in executing profitable trades. This approach caters to both novice and experienced traders by equipping them with decision support tools and resources essential for effective online trading.

Yellow Card

Series A in 2021
Yellow Card operates as a leading digital currency exchange platform in Africa, specializing in the buying and selling of stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, and PYUSD. It serves individuals and businesses across 20 countries, offering secure and cost-effective methods for transactions using local currencies. The platform has facilitated over $3 billion in transactions, contributing to the growth of cryptocurrency adoption on the continent. Yellow Card collaborates with local merchants and vendors to provide vouchers that can be redeemed for Bitcoin, allowing customers to transfer money and engage in e-commerce. This integration enables individuals to participate in the digital economy, simplifying access to cryptocurrency for a broader audience.

Metrika

Series A in 2021
Metrika is a monitoring and analytics platform specializing in blockchain networks, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company offers a blockchain-based operational intelligence solution that provides visibility and actionable insights for decentralized systems. Metrika's platform is designed to monitor and analyze the performance of blockchain networks, identifying anomalies that may affect their operation. By addressing these issues, Metrika enables companies to enhance the reliability and performance of their blockchain systems, ultimately supporting their growth on a global scale.

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 focused on enhancing access to liquidity across various markets to facilitate advanced cryptocurrency strategies. The company operates the largest global digital asset agency trading desk, collaborating with funds and blockchain foundations to execute trades efficiently. FPG's platform provides a secure custodial solution with integrated trading, settlement, and yield features, alongside insurance for cryptocurrencies. Its trading infrastructure is specifically designed for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, utilizing high-quality data to develop market-efficient execution algorithms. This enables traders to optimize their operations across multiple exchanges in terms of time, price, and order volume. FPG is supported by a range of investors, including notable firms and individuals in the cryptocurrency space.

Pintu

Series A in 2021
Pintu is a cryptocurrency platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that facilitates the buying, selling, and investing in Bitcoin and other blockchain-based assets. Launched in 2020, Pintu offers a mobile application designed to simplify access to the cryptocurrency market, allowing users to efficiently manage their digital assets. The platform includes features typical of a crypto exchange and provides various financial services, enabling users to safely engage with cryptocurrencies and contribute to the broader adoption of a decentralized financial system.

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.

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.

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.

Amber Group

Series B in 2021
Amber Group is a cryptocurrency financial services provider based in Hong Kong, established in 2017 by finance professionals from leading institutions. The company offers a range of services including liquidity provision, trading, asset management, yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, and electronic market making. Operating globally, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients and has facilitated cumulative trading exceeding $200 billion across numerous electronic exchanges, with an average daily trading volume of $100-200 million. The company is dedicated to enhancing client experiences by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research, aiming to optimize investment flexibility and maximize returns. Amber Group has also raised significant capital to support its growth and innovation in the cryptocurrency space.

Pintu

Series A in 2021
Pintu is a cryptocurrency platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that facilitates the buying, selling, and investing in Bitcoin and other blockchain-based assets. Launched in 2020, Pintu offers a mobile application designed to simplify access to the cryptocurrency market, allowing users to efficiently manage their digital assets. The platform includes features typical of a crypto exchange and provides various financial services, enabling users to safely engage with cryptocurrencies and contribute to the broader adoption of a decentralized financial system.

Hashdex

Series A in 2021
Hashdex is a company focused on bridging the gap between traditional financial markets and the emerging world of digital assets. Its mission is to unlock the potential of blockchain technology for mainstream investors by offering an institutional-grade investment platform that facilitates regulated and diversified access to cryptocurrency. The platform is designed to provide investment products with minimal management fees and options for daily subscriptions and redemptions, allowing investors to conveniently gain exposure to blockchain assets in a compliant manner. By leveraging years of financial expertise and advanced technology, Hashdex aims to create secure, transparent, and cost-effective investment solutions for a global audience.

Skew

Acquisition in 2021
Skew Ltd operates an online marketplace that offers market intelligence for crypto derivatives markets, focusing primarily on bitcoin and ether. Founded in 2018 and based in London, the company provides real-time data analytics and customized services tailored to the needs of traders, investors, and researchers. Its platform includes features such as market dashboards and custom data analytics, enabling users to gain a comprehensive overview of the cryptocurrency landscape. Through its innovative financial infrastructure, Skew supports market participants in making informed decisions within the evolving digital assets space.

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.

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.

Anoma

Funding Round in 2021
Anoma is a blockchain protocol established in 2021 in Zug, Switzerland, focused on facilitating private and asset-agnostic transactions. It offers an intent-centric and privacy-preserving solution for decentralized counterparty discovery, multi-chain atomic settlement, and secure bartering among multiple parties. By employing advanced cryptography and zero-knowledge proof schemes, Anoma empowers users to engage in cryptocurrency exchanges automatically at market rates, ensuring a user-controlled and secure trading environment. The protocol aims to enhance privacy in transactions, making it easier for users to conduct business without sacrificing security.

Saddle

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

UMA

Venture Round in 2021
UMA is a decentralized platform focused on financial contracts, aiming to provide global market access through innovative technology. It allows users to trade derivative products without reliance on a centralized authority, minimizing risk and eliminating single points of failure. By enabling customers to create customized financial products, UMA facilitates automatic enforcement and immediate settlement of agreements. The platform also features a unique oracle that records verifiable truths or data on a blockchain, enhancing the integrity of the financial contracts. This structure incentivizes participants to challenge and provide evidence against recorded claims, fostering a transparent and robust ecosystem for decentralized finance.

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.

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.

CoFiX

Seed Round in 2020
CoFiX is a decentralized trading platform that focuses on providing accurate and cost-effective trading solutions in the cryptocurrency market. The platform features a decentralized price oracle, which supplies users with a comprehensive set of financial parameters. This allows users to verify prices and access arbitrage-free price feeds, enhancing the overall trading experience. By leveraging advanced technology, CoFiX aims to improve transparency and efficiency in crypto trading, catering to the needs of its users in a rapidly evolving financial 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.

DerivaDEX

Seed Round in 2020
DerivaDEX is a community-governed derivatives exchange designed to enhance performance and autonomy while ensuring the security of a decentralized platform. Built on the Ethereum blockchain, it employs a liquidity-mining token model that empowers users to engage actively in the governance and operations of the exchange. Utilizing an open order book and on-chain settlement for trades, DerivaDEX aims to create a next-generation trading environment. Its native token facilitates user participation and supports the exchange's decentralized structure, combining advanced technology with community oversight.

Tagomi

Acquisition in 2020
Tagomi is a cryptocurrency trading platform that focuses on enhancing trade execution for its clients, allowing them to retain a greater portion of their returns. The platform employs advanced routing techniques and execution algorithms to analyze both real-time and historical data, which aids in determining optimal trading strategies. This approach not only facilitates access to priced liquidity and low commissions but also aims to minimize trading costs. By leveraging sophisticated technology, Tagomi strives to deliver improved trading outcomes for its users.

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.

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.

Bounce Finance

Venture Round in 2020
Bounce Finance is a decentralized auction protocol that empowers users to create and participate in diverse types of auctions across multiple blockchain ecosystems, including the real-world collectible marketplace.

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.

Amber Group

Series A in 2020
Amber Group is a cryptocurrency financial services provider based in Hong Kong, established in 2017 by finance professionals from leading institutions. The company offers a range of services including liquidity provision, trading, asset management, yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, and electronic market making. Operating globally, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients and has facilitated cumulative trading exceeding $200 billion across numerous electronic exchanges, with an average daily trading volume of $100-200 million. The company is dedicated to enhancing client experiences by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research, aiming to optimize investment flexibility and maximize returns. Amber Group has also raised significant capital to support its growth and innovation in the cryptocurrency space.

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.

Instadapp

Seed Round in 2019
Instadapp is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that aims to simplify interactions with various finance protocols. Founded in 2018 and based in Hyderabad, India, the company operates an autonomous banking portal and mobile application that offers services such as lending, borrowing, leveraging, and swapping assets. Instadapp enables users to manage multiple DeFi applications efficiently, maximizing returns while tracking and analyzing their blockchain-based assets and financial positions. Additionally, the platform provides developers with the tools to create custom use cases, allowing them to monetize their models and enhance user experience with reliable solutions.

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.

Forte

Venture Round in 2019
Forte is building economic technology for games that is secure, easy to use, and fully compliant. Its end-to-end blockchain platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 25 acclaimed game developers from across the globe to reimagine the economics of games.

Airtm

Venture Round in 2019
Airtm Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates monetary transactions, allowing users to send, receive, and save money as dollars or cryptocurrency. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mexico City and San Francisco, Airtm connects users with certified cashiers through a peer-to-peer network. This network enables users to deposit and withdraw local currency while accessing over 300 bank and e-money systems. The platform was designed to address the challenges faced by individuals in countries with weak currencies, helping them preserve their wealth and navigate disconnected financial systems. As a US-registered money service business, Airtm aims to reduce the costs and risks associated with financial transactions in these regions.

Fleek

Seed Round in 2018
Fleek is an open web platform that installs anything on a computer or deals with the command line. The platform is helping to build the tools necessary to make the Open Web available to anyone, and easy to build on. It makes it easy to build websites and apps on the new open web: permissionless, trustless, censorship-resistant, and free of centralized gatekeepers. Using Open Web protocols that make a decentralized, trustless, and permissionless infrastructure native to the web. This stack is ever-shifting and open-source.

Venovate

Acquisition in 2018
Venovate operates an online financial platform that connects accredited investors and qualified institutions with private-placement business opportunities, simplifying the capital-raising process. Established in response to the JOBS Act, which relaxed restrictions on public solicitation for certain private securities offerings, Venovate has created a comprehensive marketplace for alternative investments. The platform enables users to discover, evaluate, and purchase assets such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and venture capital. Investors benefit from a streamlined process that includes rigorous screening for both buyers and sellers, ensuring transparency and security. Venovate's user-friendly interface allows members to search for opportunities, ask questions, express interest, and complete transactions electronically across various devices. By standardizing information presentation and facilitating easy access to investment opportunities, Venovate aims to enhance the investment experience for individuals and institutions alike.

Paradex

Acquisition in 2018
Paradex Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a peer-to-peer trading platform for virtual coins. The platform allows users to trade a wide variety of tokens directly from their wallets without the need for custodianship or account sign-ups. This decentralized approach ensures that users can engage in trustless trading, maintaining control over their assets throughout the process. As of May 2018, Paradex operates as a subsidiary of Coinbase, Inc.

CoinTracker

Pre Seed Round in 2018
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.
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