Dragonfly

Dragonfly is a global venture capital firm established in 2018 that focuses exclusively on the cryptocurrency and decentralized economy. Composed of a team of over 45 professionals, the firm operates from offices in New York City and Singapore. Dragonfly aims to connect leading participants in the decentralized economy, investing in and supporting promising opportunities within the crypto asset class. The firm is recognized for its expertise and deep understanding of the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

Rahul Bishnoi

Junior Partner

Ivan Bogatyy

Research Partner

Kadin Donohoe

Junior Partner

Rob Hadick

General Partner

Kevin Hu

General Partner

Omar kanji

Junior Partner

Sanat Kapur

Junior Partner

Dmitry Lapidus

Junior Partner

Lindsay Lin

COO

Anirudh Pai

Partner

Ryan Phua

Junior Partner and Liquid Strategies

Gengmo Qi

Partner

Haseeb Qureshi

Managing Partner

Tom Schmidt

General Partner

Celia Wan

Junior Partner

Kitty Wang

CFO

Past deals in Crypto

Yeet

Seed Round in 2025
Yeet is a gambling platform will offer a variety of traditional casino games like blackjack and roulette alongside new, crypto-focused games.

Hibachi

Seed Round in 2025
Hibachi is a technology company that specializes in developing decentralized trading protocols. Its core focus is to enhance the security and transparency of trading operations for professional traders, utilizing advanced zero-knowledge (zk) mathematics. The platform aims to simplify trading by providing features such as proof of solvency, AI-assisted trading, multi-collateral support, and transparent market infrastructure.

Level

Seed Round in 2025
Level is a fintech company that develops stakblecoin backed by restaked dollar tokens.

Slingshot DAO

Venture Round in 2025
SlingShot DAO is a dynamic and community-driven platform to empower creatives around the globe. SlingShot DAO is a community-driven gaming ecosystem platform that allows members to cooperate using the slingshot APP to turn ideas into game experiences. SlingShot DAO values "community first" and encourages an action-oriented approach.

Codex

Seed Round in 2025
Codex is a peer-to-peer version of electronic cash allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.

Ethena

Funding Round in 2025
Ethena provides derivative infrastructure in order to transform Ethereum into the first crypto-native yield bearing stablecoin.

Fantasy

Seed Round in 2024
Fantasy is a decentralized card game where users can engage in card trading and fantasy betting.

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.

RD Technologies

Series A in 2024
RD Technologies Group (RD Technologies) is a financial platform that bridges the Web2 and Web3 worlds. RD Technologies' secure and innovative solutions include: • RD Wallet: RD Wallet Technologies Limited (RD Wallet) is a licensed Stored Value Facility in Hong Kong (licence number: SVF0016). It enables global businesses to open multi-currency fiat accounts on mobile anytime, anywhere. • HKDR Stablecoin (HKDR): HKDR Stablecoin (HKDR) is a compliant and transparent Hong Kong Dollar stablecoin 1:1 backed by the Hong Kong dollar, with high-quality and highly liquid assets safekept in segregated custody accounts with licensed financial institutions. Details of the reserves will be available to the public through regular independent attestation reports. In July 2024, RD InnoTech Limited, the issuer of HKDR, was among the first batch of entities to be admitted to the stablecoin issuer sandbox by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. • HKDR Stablecoin (HKDR): HKDR Stablecoin (HKDR) is a compliant and transparent Hong Kong Dollar stablecoin 1:1 backed by the Hong Kong dollar, with high-quality and highly liquid assets safekept in segregated custody accounts with licensed financial institutions. Details of the reserves will be available to the public through regular independent attestation reports. In July 2024, RD InnoTech Limited, the issuer of HKDR, was among the first batch of entities to be admitted to the stablecoin issuer sandbox by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Level

Seed Round in 2024
Level is a fintech company that develops stakblecoin backed by restaked dollar tokens.

Caldera

Series A in 2024
Caldera is a company that offers a no-code Web3 infrastructure platform aimed at developers seeking to create and manage layer-two blockchains. Its platform allows users to launch customizable blockchain rollups, providing flexible fee structures, including the option to eliminate transaction fees altogether. This approach enables clients to generate revenue through various means such as transaction fees, bridge fees, or miner extractable value (MEV). By supporting multiple programming languages, Caldera enhances the accessibility and usability of blockchain technology, enabling projects to operate efficiently while mitigating risks associated with fee spikes and network outages.

Polymarket

Series B in 2024
Polymarket is a prediction market platform that allows users to bet on the outcomes of various global events using cryptocurrency. Polymarket operates on the Ethereum blockchain, utilizing the Polygon network to enhance scalability and reduce transaction costs. Users connect to the platform through an Ethereum-compatible wallet and use the USDC stablecoin to place bets on events, ranging from political outcomes to entertainment predictions​.

Arbelos Markets

Seed Round in 2024
Arbelos Markets is a developer of a crypto trading platform that facilitates liquidity in various derivatives markets, both in high-touch and programmatic formats. The company operates across decentralized and centralized finance venues, offering users tailored solutions in crypto derivatives. Through its innovative technology, Arbelos Markets enhances access and transparency for counterparties, fostering increased trust in bilateral over-the-counter derivatives. This focus on transparency and customized services positions the company as a significant player in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency trading.

Splitting Me

Seed Round in 2024
Splitting Me uses NFTs to unlock the benefits of real estate investments with just one cent.

XProtocol

Venture Round in 2024
XProtocol is an innovative company that operates an entertainment-focused decentralized infrastructure (DePIN) ecosystem aimed at providing users with a seamless experience in the Web3 landscape. With a monthly active user base of 1.5 million, XProtocol supports a range of applications, including decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens, and comprehensive data analysis. The company facilitates cross-chain management of assets and offers efficient bridging options, enabling users to engage with various decentralized applications across multiple blockchain networks. XProtocol is also associated with several notable partners, enhancing its reach and capabilities. Noteworthy collaborations include Aethir, a leading DePIN project, and Animoca Brands, a prominent player in the Web3 gaming sector. Through its innovative solutions, XProtocol aims to foster an open application ecology while providing low-cost access to the metaverse and passive rewards for its users.

Agora

Seed Round in 2024
Agora operates as a digital dollar and an asset platform.

Morph

Seed Round in 2024
Morph is a fully permissionless EVM L2 that uses a combination of optimistic and zero-knowledge rollup technology to open up new possibilities in banking, gaming, social media, and entertainment. Morph is the first Layer 2 on Ethereum to launch with a decentralized sequencer, which aligns with several important web3 concepts, including decentralization, censorship resistance, and security.

Avail

Seed Round in 2024
Avail is a team of innovators dedicated to transforming the blockchain world.

Ethena

Seed Round in 2024
Ethena provides derivative infrastructure in order to transform Ethereum into the first crypto-native yield bearing stablecoin.

Splitting Me

Seed Round in 2023
Splitting Me uses NFTs to unlock the benefits of real estate investments with just one cent.

IMB DAO

Private Equity Round in 2023
Early investor, participate in investing, consulting and supporting blockchain startups from seed round, private sale, ICO. Starting with blockchain from November 2016; we have a network of quality relationships in blockchain and Dapps programming, good relationship with Ventures Capital and other KOLs in Vietnam

Galactic Holdings

Series A in 2023
Galactic Holdings is a digital finance platform that provides a comprehensive suite of products designed to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions. The company offers TruBit, which delivers convenient fiat on/off ramps and payment solutions tailored for the Latin American market. Additionally, it operates TruBit Pro, an advanced trading exchange, and Moneta, a stablecoin pegged to the Mexican peso. Galactic Holdings aims to create an all-in-one ecosystem that includes a crypto wallet and exchange, enabling users to easily access and utilize cryptocurrencies for various purposes such as trading, remittance, and payments.

Ethena

Seed Round in 2023
Ethena provides derivative infrastructure in order to transform Ethereum into the first crypto-native yield bearing stablecoin.

Bitget

Venture Round in 2023
Bitget is a cryptocurrency derivatives platform that facilitates secure trading of digital assets. Launched in June 2019, it has rapidly emerged as one of the world's largest exchanges for crypto copy trading and derivatives, serving over two million users across more than 50 countries. The platform offers a range of trading options, including futures contracts and spot trading, and provides access to various digital securities, bitcoin, tokens, and other major cryptocurrencies. With a workforce of approximately 600, Bitget emphasizes social trading, innovating the trading experience through its flagship feature, One-Click Copy Trade, which has attracted over 55,000 professional traders and approximately 1.1 million followers. By promoting decentralized finance, Bitget aims to transform the way individuals connect and trade in the cryptocurrency market.

Econia

Seed Round in 2023
Econia Labs is a developer of an on-chain order book that focuses on creating a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol within the Aptos ecosystem. The company is dedicated to providing equitable global market access and enhancing composability across various DeFi applications. By establishing a base settlement layer, Econia Labs enables developers and market makers to utilize a shared trading venue, facilitating seamless integration and interaction within the broader blockchain ecosystem. The protocol's design aims to support a diverse range of applications, positioning it as a critical infrastructure component for the evolving DeFi landscape.

JDI Global

Venture Round in 2023
JDI Global is a Web3 hardware manufacturer.

Renegade

Seed Round in 2023
Renegade is a developer of a decentralized exchange platform that specializes in on-chain dark pool trading, offering a unique alternative to traditional non-custodial exchanges. The platform prioritizes complete anonymity throughout the trading process, ensuring user privacy. Renegade employs advanced technologies such as multi-party computation and zero-knowledge proofs to create a secure and trustless trading environment. This innovative approach enhances price execution while effectively mitigating risks associated with front-running, sandwich attacks, and statistical arbitrage. By catering to sophisticated traders, Renegade aims to provide improved pricing and a more efficient trading experience.

Monad

Seed Round in 2023
Monad is a proof-of-stake blockchain and decentralized computation platform that focuses on high performance and portability. It features a scalar architecture with pipelined execution, which allows for efficient transaction throughput. This innovative design enables developers to create complex decentralized applications (dApps) capable of processing a large volume of transactions quickly. By combining advanced technology with a user-friendly framework, Monad aims to enhance the overall functionality and scalability of decentralized applications in the blockchain ecosystem.

Caldera

Funding Round in 2023
Caldera is a company that offers a no-code Web3 infrastructure platform aimed at developers seeking to create and manage layer-two blockchains. Its platform allows users to launch customizable blockchain rollups, providing flexible fee structures, including the option to eliminate transaction fees altogether. This approach enables clients to generate revenue through various means such as transaction fees, bridge fees, or miner extractable value (MEV). By supporting multiple programming languages, Caldera enhances the accessibility and usability of blockchain technology, enabling projects to operate efficiently while mitigating risks associated with fee spikes and network outages.

SPICYEST

Seed Round in 2022
SPICYEST is a consulting and financial services firm specialized in digital assets. Our experts offer tailored advice and liquidity to help businesses succeed in this industry. With a focus on innovation, we help clients achieve their goals in a rapidly changing market.

Utorg

Seed Round in 2022
Utorg is a fintech company based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2020. It specializes in providing a modern on/off-ramp for fiat-to-crypto exchanges, enhancing the user experience in the cryptocurrency space. The company is licensed to offer various virtual currency services, including the exchange of virtual currency against fiat currency and vice versa, as well as virtual currency wallet services. Utorg's platform integrates a global payment infrastructure and an application programming interface designed for businesses, enabling efficient trading and management of cryptocurrencies. Through these services, Utorg aims to facilitate seamless access to digital assets for both consumers and enterprises.

Ejara

Series A in 2022
Ejara is a mobile investment platform designed specifically for Africa and its diasporas, offering access to a range of investment opportunities, including fractional shares, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The company has developed blockchain-based software that facilitates the trading of investment products globally, allowing users to invest in various companies and manage their portfolios effectively. Ejara also provides features such as interest-saving accounts, which help users save and grow their investments over time. The platform is aimed at empowering traders by enabling them to track their investment performance and enjoy greater trading flexibility.

Spindl

Seed Round in 2022
Spindl is a developer of a blockchain-based attribution system that assists businesses in making informed decisions within the web3 landscape. The company's platform offers data analytics focused on customer behavior, providing insights into retention rates and return on investment for token drops. Additionally, it evaluates customer acquisition costs related to advertising expenditures and wallet conversion rates. By delivering these analytics, Spindl enables businesses to enhance user growth and optimize their marketing strategies through data-driven insights.

OneKey

Series A in 2022
OneKey is a developer of a crypto security platform that facilitates the secure storage and management of cryptocurrency assets. The company provides a user-friendly solution for buying and trading a variety of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralized applications. By offering a robust open-source crypto wallet, OneKey enables users within the Web3 ecosystem to safely access and utilize coins such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, thereby enhancing the overall security and convenience of engaging with the digital asset market.

Harpie

Seed Round in 2022
Harpie is a pioneering cybersecurity company specializing in blockchain protection. It offers the first on-chain firewall, actively monitoring and intercepting potential threats in pending transactions across multiple blockchains. Harpie's platform provides real-time security, aiming to safeguard users' crypto assets from hacks, scams, and theft by recovering stolen assets as a last line of defense.

Kaito

Seed Round in 2022
Kaito is an AI-powered search engine focused on digital assets, aiming to democratize information within the cryptocurrency sector. The company utilizes advanced proprietary technologies to transform vast amounts of data into actionable insights for various stakeholders, including crypto investors, researchers, developers, and the general public. Kaito's platform employs a meta-search approach that aggregates, sorts, and curates real-time information from a wide range of sources, including social media, publishing platforms, audio content, and industry research. By structuring unstructured information, Kaito enhances the accessibility and usability of crypto-related knowledge, facilitating informed decision-making in the rapidly evolving digital asset market.

MetaStable

Acquisition in 2022
MetaStable operates a cryptocurrency asset hedge fund focused on increasing investments in digital currency. The firm utilizes technology to provide a concentrated portfolio of crypto assets that have the potential to become long-term winners across diverse use cases. This approach enables clients to effectively manage various crypto asset hedge funds, positioning MetaStable as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital finance.

MetaverseGo

Seed Round in 2022
MetaverseGo is a web 3.0 platform designed to facilitate access to play-and-earn games, guilds, NFTs, and decentralized applications. It aims to simplify the experience for gamers and newcomers by allowing them to engage with blockchain technology through a user-friendly interface, utilizing their mobile numbers for easy registration. The platform not only enables users to participate in various gaming activities but also empowers them to collect digital assets and connect with industry players. By offering a decentralized space for gaming, MetaverseGo enhances user ownership of assets and provides a seamless environment for earning and gaming experiences.

Quadrata

Seed Round in 2022
Quadrata is a web3-based passport network established in 2021 by Lisa Fridman and Fabrice Cheng, headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California. The company focuses on integrating an identity and compliance layer into decentralized finance (DeFi) across existing public blockchains. Its technology facilitates the creation of a permission-open DeFi ecosystem, allowing users to expand financial services while providing access to essential identity information, including KYC/AML status, country of residence, credit reputation, and accredited investor status. Through its innovative approach, Quadrata aims to enhance compliance and trust within the DeFi landscape.

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.

Skolem

Series A in 2022
Skolem is a provider of a data and trade execution platform designed for decentralized financial (DeFi) markets, aimed at institutional investors. The company's infrastructure allows institutions to engage directly in DeFi activities such as trading, yield farming, staking, and liquidity provisioning without significantly increasing their technical resources or portfolio risk. Skolem's technology offers a centralized hub for trading, borrowing, and lending, facilitating superior execution on complex trades even during volatile market conditions. Through its innovative systems, Skolem opens the doors to DeFi for institutions, streamlining their participation in this evolving financial landscape.

Babel Finance

Series B in 2022
Babel Finance is a prominent global cryptocurrency financial institution that caters to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The company offers a range of professional financial services in the crypto sector, including crypto lending, asset management, and prime financing. Babel Finance provides clients with cryptocurrency deposit and credit facilities, structured asset management solutions, prime brokerage services, and derivatives strategies. This comprehensive suite of offerings enables clients to access instant crypto-backed loans and capitalize on emerging investment opportunities in the evolving digital asset landscape.

ZGEN

Venture Round in 2022
ZGEN is a software firm that builds smart contracts on web3 applications for DeFi and DAO communities. They also involve in tobBuilding essentials for internet communities.

Afriex

Series A in 2022
Afriex Inc. is a mobile payment application developer based in Oakland, California, specializing in overseas money transfer services. Founded in 2019, the company offers a digital wallet application that allows users to send and receive money globally, utilizing stablecoins to ensure fast and cost-effective remittance solutions. Afriex supports transactions to over 30 countries, enabling users to make payments and manage their finances more efficiently at current exchange rates, while also providing various withdrawal options to enhance the user experience.

LiquiFi

Seed Round in 2022
LiquiFi is a digital crypto management platform that specializes in automating token vesting, lockups, and cap table management for cryptocurrency companies. By streamlining these processes, LiquiFi allows organizations to focus on their core priorities rather than on the complexities of smart contract development, audits, and manual token transfers. The platform simplifies tax compliance and reporting, providing a user-friendly solution that enhances efficiency in managing token equity ownership. Trusted by leading teams in the cryptocurrency sector, LiquiFi addresses the security and compliance challenges associated with token management, positioning itself as a vital tool in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

Blast Royale

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Blast Royale is a blockchain-based play-to-earn platform that allows players to earn Craft Spice while playing matches. The game uses two tokens, the primary token Blast (BLST) and Craft Spice (CS), the in-game P2E token of the Blast Royale Metaverse. BLST is used for trading NFTs on the Blast Royale marketplace and crafting new NFTs, whereas CS has numerous utility uses, including crafting and repairing equipment. Players earn CS by taking part in Blast Royale matches.

bloXroute Labs

Series B in 2022
bloXroute Labs, Inc. is a company focused on providing blockchain scalability solutions that enable cryptocurrencies and blockchains to process thousands of transactions per second without requiring protocol changes. Established in 2018 and based in Evanston, Illinois, the company operates a blockchain distribution network that enhances the efficiency of data propagation across all blockchains. By utilizing a global network of servers optimized for performance through advanced techniques like compression and encryption, bloXroute Labs ensures that all nodes can maintain consensus even as transaction volumes soar. This provably neutral platform supports a wide range of blockchains, facilitating improved transaction throughput and addressing scalability challenges at the network layer.

Ethlas

Seed Round in 2022
Ethlas is a Web3 software and gaming company focused on transforming the gaming landscape by integrating Web3 technologies to enhance user experiences. The company aims to make Web3 accessible and secure for a broad audience, thereby paving the way for innovative gaming experiences. Ethlas operates a play-to-earn gaming model that allows users to monetize their skills and earn cryptocurrency rewards. Additionally, the company develops gaming and infrastructure tools designed to improve the safety and usability of Web3 for both players and businesses. Through skill-based games and tournaments, Ethlas enables players to compete and engage in a dynamic gaming environment.

Apex

Seed Round in 2022
ApeX is a developer of an innovative derivatives protocol that focuses on creating perpetual swap markets for various token pairs. The company provides a decentralized, permissionless, non-custodial, and censorship-resistant platform for trading perpetual contracts. This approach allows clients to leverage the scalability and compatibility of arbitral technology, which helps reduce transaction costs and enhance execution speed. Additionally, ApeX is launching game NFTs aimed at enhancing the derivatives trading experience for Web3 users.

SPICYEST

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SPICYEST is a consulting and financial services firm specialized in digital assets. Our experts offer tailored advice and liquidity to help businesses succeed in this industry. With a focus on innovation, we help clients achieve their goals in a rapidly changing market.

Ref Finance

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Ref Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on the NEAR Protocol, designed to provide users with a range of financial services in a single location. The platform offers a decentralized exchange (DEX), a lending protocol, and the ability to issue synthetic assets, facilitating a seamless trading experience akin to centralized services. With transaction costs under $0.01 and network transaction finality of less than two seconds, Ref Finance aims to deliver efficient and low-cost trading options for its customers. This integration of various DeFi tools positions Ref Finance as a comprehensive solution in the evolving landscape of decentralized finance.

Axelar

Series B in 2022
Axelar is a company focused on developing interoperability software that facilitates communication between various blockchain ecosystems and applications. Founded in 2020 by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos, Axelar Network offers a suite of protocols, tools, and APIs aimed at overcoming the challenges of cross-chain interactions. The company's solutions leverage Byzantine consensus, cryptography, and mechanism design to enable decentralized applications to operate across different blockchains seamlessly. By providing developers with the necessary resources, Axelar empowers them to select the most suitable platforms while enhancing cross-chain composability and liquidity.

Dune Analytics

Series B in 2022
Dune Analytics is a Norwegian company based in Oslo, founded by Fredrik Haga and Mats Olsen in 2018. It specializes in blockchain analytics, focusing on the Ethereum network. The company's platform enables users to query, extract, and visualize vast amounts of crypto data, making complex on-chain information accessible and easy to understand. Dune Analytics' tools allow anyone to create queries and analyses, instantly visualize results into graphs, and share them with the community, facilitating a more transparent and informed approach to blockchain research.

NEAR

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
NEAR Inc. is a company that develops and provides a platform for creating decentralized applications through its NEAR Protocol, a scalable blockchain designed for open-source code. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NEAR Inc. focuses on bridging the adoption gap for mainstream commercial software by offering tools that facilitate the writing, testing, and deployment of decentralized applications. The platform is engineered to support a wide range of applications, ensuring security for high-value assets such as money and identity. Additionally, NEAR provides essential services, including documentation, wallet, studio, and explorer functionalities, which contribute to a robust ecosystem for developers.

Entropy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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.

Vibra

Seed Round in 2021
Vibra is an online crypto-currency application that specializes in investments, blockchain, and funding services.

ConsenSys

Series C in 2021
ConsenSys, established in 2015 by Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, is a leading Ethereum software company focused on Web3. It offers a suite of products, including Infura, Quorum, Truffle, Codefi, MetaMask, and Diligence, which serve millions of users and support billions of blockchain-based queries. ConsenSys enables developers and enterprises worldwide to build next-generation applications and access the decentralized web, fostering business adoption and growth of the Ethereum ecosystem. Additionally, ConsenSys Academy, its educational arm, bridges the Ethereum knowledge gap globally for ecosystem development.

Paras

Seed Round in 2021
Paras is an Indonesia-based marketplace specializing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It offers a digital collectible platform that allows users to trade various digital items, including comics, games, and digital art. By facilitating crypto trading, Paras provides a space for users to engage with and exchange unique digital assets, enhancing the accessibility and appeal of the NFT market.

Parcel

Seed Round in 2021
Parcel provides a crypto treasury management platform that facilitates mass payouts and money streaming for organizations through a single transaction. The platform ensures secure handling of organizational data by employing end-to-end encryption on the interplanetary file system (IPFS) and Filecoin. It utilizes a deterministic method for calculating encryption keys via signatures created with an Ethereum private key. This technology enables businesses to receive payments in real-time, simplifying payroll processes and the management of organizational documents.

Taker Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
Taker Protocol is a cryptocurrency liquidity protocol focused on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company has developed a unique approach to optimize the liquidation of NFT assets through a quote-by-lock-in pricing mechanism. This allows asset holders to borrow stablecoins, enhancing their liquidity options. Additionally, Taker Protocol is dedicated to building cross-chain bridges, facilitating connections between various public blockchain networks. This capability improves the efficiency of asset transfers and expands the potential application scenarios for NFTs, making it a significant player in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Ava Labs

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Ava Labs is focused on simplifying the launch of financial applications through blockchain technology. The company offers a smart contracts platform that allows users to create customizable public and private blockchains, facilitating the development of various digital assets. Its innovative probabilistic consensus protocol enhances transaction speed while minimizing costs associated with capital deployment. This approach aims to redefine value creation within the Web3 ecosystem, promoting a more accessible and democratic internet of finance. By providing tools that streamline the creation, trading, and discovery of diverse asset types, Ava Labs empowers individuals and organizations to leverage blockchain for their financial needs.

SZNS

Seed Round in 2021
SZNS Solutions is a technology consulting firm that specializes in cloud-native and crypto-native solutions. It focuses on accelerating enterprise adoption of cryptocurrency through software development and technology advisory services. The company has developed a platform for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), enabling creators to curate and fractionalize their albums. This innovative software allows users to create collections of NFTs that facilitate fractional ownership and collective governance through a decentralized autonomous organization. By empowering creators with tools to manage high-value NFTs, SZNS Solutions plays a significant role in the evolving landscape of digital assets.

Cabital

Seed Round in 2021
Cabital is a crypto savings platform that aims to simplify cryptocurrency investments for users of all experience levels. It offers an intuitive interface and a range of cryptocurrency products, ensuring a securely regulated environment conducive to both beginners and seasoned traders. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies through a payment on-and-off ramp solution, allowing investors to earn sensible returns on their crypto assets while minimizing risks and costs. By focusing on user experience and security, Cabital positions itself as a reliable option for individuals looking to explore the digital asset landscape.

Hedgehog

Seed Round in 2021
Hedgehog is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform that caters to both institutional and everyday investors. It offers an all-in-one solution for managing cryptocurrency investments, featuring tools for research, portfolio tracking, and trade management. The platform enables users to track their coins and holdings, implement diversification strategies, and exchange cryptocurrencies at real-time prices. By providing these comprehensive tools, Hedgehog aims to empower investors to take control of their cryptocurrency portfolios effectively.

Dune Analytics

Series A in 2021
Dune Analytics is a Norwegian company based in Oslo, founded by Fredrik Haga and Mats Olsen in 2018. It specializes in blockchain analytics, focusing on the Ethereum network. The company's platform enables users to query, extract, and visualize vast amounts of crypto data, making complex on-chain information accessible and easy to understand. Dune Analytics' tools allow anyone to create queries and analyses, instantly visualize results into graphs, and share them with the community, facilitating a more transparent and informed approach to blockchain research.

Sense Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Sense Finance is a decentralized finance platform that operates a fixed-income protocol on the Ethereum blockchain. The protocol enables users to manage risk through self-directed strategies, allowing them to trade fixed rates and future yields on existing yield-bearing assets. By splitting these assets into principal and yield components, Sense Finance enhances users' ability to navigate and mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in the decentralized finance markets. This innovative approach to risk management positions Sense Finance as a significant player in the evolving landscape of decentralized finance.

Axelar

Series A in 2021
Axelar is a company focused on developing interoperability software that facilitates communication between various blockchain ecosystems and applications. Founded in 2020 by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos, Axelar Network offers a suite of protocols, tools, and APIs aimed at overcoming the challenges of cross-chain interactions. The company's solutions leverage Byzantine consensus, cryptography, and mechanism design to enable decentralized applications to operate across different blockchains seamlessly. By providing developers with the necessary resources, Axelar empowers them to select the most suitable platforms while enhancing cross-chain composability and liquidity.

Skolem

Venture Round in 2021
Skolem is a provider of a data and trade execution platform designed for decentralized financial (DeFi) markets, aimed at institutional investors. The company's infrastructure allows institutions to engage directly in DeFi activities such as trading, yield farming, staking, and liquidity provisioning without significantly increasing their technical resources or portfolio risk. Skolem's technology offers a centralized hub for trading, borrowing, and lending, facilitating superior execution on complex trades even during volatile market conditions. Through its innovative systems, Skolem opens the doors to DeFi for institutions, streamlining their participation in this evolving financial landscape.

arcX

Venture Round in 2021
arcX is a training organization that specializes in providing a range of accredited cybersecurity training programs. As a CREST Approved Training Provider, it offers courses in various areas including penetration testing, threat intelligence, incident response, and security analysis. The company is dedicated to equipping individuals with the necessary skills and certifications to excel in the cybersecurity field, supporting both professional development and industry standards.

Alkimiya Protocol

Venture Round in 2021
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.

Babel Finance

Series A in 2021
Babel Finance is a prominent global cryptocurrency financial institution that caters to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The company offers a range of professional financial services in the crypto sector, including crypto lending, asset management, and prime financing. Babel Finance provides clients with cryptocurrency deposit and credit facilities, structured asset management solutions, prime brokerage services, and derivatives strategies. This comprehensive suite of offerings enables clients to access instant crypto-backed loans and capitalize on emerging investment opportunities in the evolving digital asset landscape.

Showtime

Seed Round in 2021
Showtime is a non-fungible token (NFT) social network where people can discover and share NFT art. Showtime aims to provide the crypto community with a social media interface.

Hashflow

Seed Round in 2021
Hashflow is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator that allows users to trade digital assets seamlessly across multiple leading blockchains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Optimism, Polygon, and Solana. Launched in April 2021, Hashflow employs an intent-based smart order routing system to ensure traders receive optimal prices, drawing from over $8 billion in liquidity and enabling the trading of any token. The platform has successfully facilitated over $18 billion in total trade volume. Hashflow's team comprises experienced professionals from renowned companies in both web2 and web3 sectors, bringing expertise from organizations such as Airbnb, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and Google. The company is supported by notable investors, including Dragonfly Capital, Electric Capital, and Coinbase Ventures, among others. Hashflow aims to enhance the trading experience by combining centralized order-matching and trade execution with decentralized custody, thereby offering users non-custodial trading options.

Matrixport

Series C in 2021
Matrixport is a comprehensive financial services platform focused on digital assets, allowing users to invest, trade, and leverage cryptocurrencies. The company provides a blockchain-based trading platform that facilitates the trading, custody, lending, and management of crypto assets. By offering a range of services, Matrixport empowers both individual users and institutional clients to effectively manage their financial resources and navigate the digital currency landscape.

Kikitrade

Seed Round in 2021
Kikitrade is a cryptocurrency social investment platform established in 2020 and headquartered in Hong Kong. The company focuses on providing both beginner and expert investors with a user-friendly and secure environment for cryptocurrency trading. Its digital asset trading platform is regulated by the Australian government's financial intelligence agency, ensuring the protection of user accounts. Kikitrade promotes a community-oriented approach by fostering an interactive and educational in-app experience, enabling users to engage with one another while learning about investments. The platform distinguishes itself by offering zero commission fees, making it accessible and appealing for mainstream investors looking to enter the cryptocurrency market.

Anchor Protocol

Venture Round in 2021
Anchor Protocol is a savings platform that provides crypto natives, fintech companies, and investors a stable, high interest rate finance. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Showtime

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Showtime is a non-fungible token (NFT) social network where people can discover and share NFT art. Showtime aims to provide the crypto community with a social media interface.

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.

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.

NEAR

Venture Round in 2021
NEAR Inc. is a company that develops and provides a platform for creating decentralized applications through its NEAR Protocol, a scalable blockchain designed for open-source code. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NEAR Inc. focuses on bridging the adoption gap for mainstream commercial software by offering tools that facilitate the writing, testing, and deployment of decentralized applications. The platform is engineered to support a wide range of applications, ensuring security for high-value assets such as money and identity. Additionally, NEAR provides essential services, including documentation, wallet, studio, and explorer functionalities, which contribute to a robust ecosystem for developers.

SynFutures

Seed Round in 2021
SynFutures is a decentralized derivatives exchange that focuses on synthetic assets, facilitating the creation and trading of various digital asset pairs using a single digital token as collateral. The platform aims to establish an open and trustless derivatives market by allowing trading on any asset linked to a price feed. By promoting a free market environment and expanding the range of tradable assets, SynFutures seeks to lower the barriers to entry in the derivatives market, thereby fostering a more equitable digital assets exchange landscape for investors.

Stablehouse

Seed Round in 2020
Stablehouse Ltd is a company that operates a stablecoin platform, facilitating payments, foreign exchange transactions, trading, and liquidity solutions for both individuals and institutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Hamilton, Bermuda, Stablehouse provides a range of services, including passive earning opportunities, merchant payment solutions, and customizable offerings. The platform is designed to enable users to engage with digital currencies effectively, offering yield on coin balances and ensuring accessibility through various interfaces such as screens, applications, and APIs. By focusing on innovative and compliant opportunities within the digital asset space, Stablehouse aims to empower users to become well-informed cryptocurrency owners while minimizing associated risks.

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.

Nebulous

Seed Round in 2020
Nebulous, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing blockchain hardware and software infrastructure for the decentralized internet. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is known for its flagship product, Sia, a decentralized cloud storage platform that utilizes blockchain technology to create a data storage marketplace. Additionally, Nebulous offers Skynet, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) and file-sharing platform tailored for developers, along with SiaStream, which provides affordable storage solutions for media files, enabling fast streaming. As a core contributor to the open-source Skynet project, Nebulous plays a significant role in advancing the decentralized web ecosystem.

Cozy Finance

Seed Round in 2020
Cozy Finance, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing risk management software tailored for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Founded in 2020, the company offers a permissionless, peer-to-peer protection solution that enables users to invest in DeFi while safeguarding their assets against potential hacks and exploits. Additionally, Cozy Finance allows users to deposit funds, which can then be utilized by others for protected investing. By providing innovative tools and solutions, Cozy Finance aims to enhance the security and value management of cryptocurrency investments for developers and investors alike.

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.

Paradigm

Seed Round in 2020
Paradigm Connect, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in creating an institutional-grade communications platform for over-the-counter (OTC) digital asset traders. The platform automates price negotiation and settlement workflows, addressing inefficiencies in traditional OTC trading processes. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Paradigm enhances the trading experience for professional traders and institutions, offering a zero-fee liquidity network that integrates both centralized and decentralized finance. This approach allows clients to access multi-asset, multi-protocol liquidity while significantly reducing trading costs through the elimination of fees. The company is supported by notable investors in the OTC market, reflecting its innovative vision to transform institutional trading practices.

Ava Labs

Initial Coin Offering in 2020
Ava Labs is focused on simplifying the launch of financial applications through blockchain technology. The company offers a smart contracts platform that allows users to create customizable public and private blockchains, facilitating the development of various digital assets. Its innovative probabilistic consensus protocol enhances transaction speed while minimizing costs associated with capital deployment. This approach aims to redefine value creation within the Web3 ecosystem, promoting a more accessible and democratic internet of finance. By providing tools that streamline the creation, trading, and discovery of diverse asset types, Ava Labs empowers individuals and organizations to leverage blockchain for their financial needs.

Opyn

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Coin Metrics

Series A in 2020
Coin Metrics Inc. is a provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency data analytics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in delivering market and network data, analytics, and research to various industries and institutions involved in crypto-assets. Its offerings include the CM Network Data Pro, which provides comprehensive historical data on top cryptocurrency assets, and the CM Market Data Feed, which standardizes trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers CM Reference Rates, which present fixed asset pricing in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparency and actionable data, Coin Metrics aims to empower individuals and organizations to make informed financial decisions related to cryptocurrencies.

Babel Finance

Venture Round in 2020
Babel Finance is a prominent global cryptocurrency financial institution that caters to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The company offers a range of professional financial services in the crypto sector, including crypto lending, asset management, and prime financing. Babel Finance provides clients with cryptocurrency deposit and credit facilities, structured asset management solutions, prime brokerage services, and derivatives strategies. This comprehensive suite of offerings enables clients to access instant crypto-backed loans and capitalize on emerging investment opportunities in the evolving digital asset landscape.

Amber Group

Series A in 2020
Amber Group Limited is a cryptocurrency financial services provider based in Hong Kong, founded in 2015. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of cryptocurrency products and offers a range of services, including yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, execution services, and electronic market making. With a global presence that includes operations in Taipei, Seoul, and Vancouver, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients and has traded more than $200 billion across multiple electronic exchanges. It aims to optimize investment flexibility and maximize returns for its clients by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research. Amber Group is dedicated to delivering a streamlined cryptocurrency finance experience, helping clients build and protect their wealth over the long term.

TaxBit

Seed Round in 2020
TaxBit is a cryptocurrency tax and accounting software company that automates tax calculations and reporting for cryptocurrency transactions. Its platform allows users to link their exchanges and wallets to efficiently gather transaction data, which is then processed to generate tax forms automatically. In addition to tax automation, TaxBit offers real-time portfolio tracking and insights for tax optimization, enabling users to make informed, tax-efficient trading decisions throughout the year. The company serves both individual consumers and enterprises, providing a comprehensive solution for managing cryptocurrency tax compliance and accounting needs.

RD Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
RD Technologies Group (RD Technologies) is a financial platform that bridges the Web2 and Web3 worlds. RD Technologies' secure and innovative solutions include: • RD Wallet: RD Wallet Technologies Limited (RD Wallet) is a licensed Stored Value Facility in Hong Kong (licence number: SVF0016). It enables global businesses to open multi-currency fiat accounts on mobile anytime, anywhere. • HKDR Stablecoin (HKDR): HKDR Stablecoin (HKDR) is a compliant and transparent Hong Kong Dollar stablecoin 1:1 backed by the Hong Kong dollar, with high-quality and highly liquid assets safekept in segregated custody accounts with licensed financial institutions. Details of the reserves will be available to the public through regular independent attestation reports. In July 2024, RD InnoTech Limited, the issuer of HKDR, was among the first batch of entities to be admitted to the stablecoin issuer sandbox by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. • HKDR Stablecoin (HKDR): HKDR Stablecoin (HKDR) is a compliant and transparent Hong Kong Dollar stablecoin 1:1 backed by the Hong Kong dollar, with high-quality and highly liquid assets safekept in segregated custody accounts with licensed financial institutions. Details of the reserves will be available to the public through regular independent attestation reports. In July 2024, RD InnoTech Limited, the issuer of HKDR, was among the first batch of entities to be admitted to the stablecoin issuer sandbox by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Nervos

Venture Round in 2019
Nervos Network is a blockchain technology company established in 2018 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. It offers a hybrid solution that integrates a public blockchain with an application chain, enabling enterprises to build and deploy decentralized applications without needing to fully commit their technology stack to the blockchain. The Nervos CKB (Common Knowledge Base) serves as its layer 1, proof-of-work public blockchain protocol, which allows for the secure storage of various crypto-assets while supporting smart contracts and layer 2 scaling solutions. The platform's unique design emphasizes security, immutability, and decentralization, positioning itself as a sustainable multi-asset store of value. It also facilitates the capture of total network value through its native token, CKByte, and a network of interoperable protocols, promoting a robust open ecosystem for developers and enterprises alike.

MakerDAO

Venture Round in 2019
MakerDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization that operates on the Ethereum blockchain, specializing in the development of a stablecoin known as Dai. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, MakerDAO aims to minimize the price volatility of Dai by utilizing collateralized debt positions and autonomous feedback mechanisms. The company enables users to access a low-volatility, collateral-backed cryptocurrency, promoting financial inclusion and stability. In addition to Dai, MakerDAO has introduced MKR, a token that serves multiple purposes within its ecosystem, including governance and system recapitalization. Through its innovative approach, MakerDAO seeks to provide a decentralized digital currency that maintains its purchasing power, making financial services accessible to users worldwide.

Matrixport

Venture Round in 2019
Matrixport is a comprehensive financial services platform focused on digital assets, allowing users to invest, trade, and leverage cryptocurrencies. The company provides a blockchain-based trading platform that facilitates the trading, custody, lending, and management of crypto assets. By offering a range of services, Matrixport empowers both individual users and institutional clients to effectively manage their financial resources and navigate the digital currency landscape.

CoinFLEX

Venture Round in 2019
CoinFLEX is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange and yield platform that specializes in trading crypto assets, including Bitcoin. The company offers a physically delivered crypto futures exchange designed to address shortcomings in cash-settled contracts, allowing for high leverage trading that minimizes risks associated with index or settlement manipulation. CoinFLEX provides innovative yield products, notably flexUSD, the first interest-earning stablecoin, and AMM+, an automated market maker that emphasizes capital efficiency. The platform aims to streamline and secure the trading and management processes for professional proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, and institutions operating in the cryptocurrency sector. Backed by notable figures and institutions in the crypto industry, CoinFLEX is committed to enhancing the trading experience in global cryptocurrency markets.

Nebulous

Seed Round in 2019
Nebulous, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing blockchain hardware and software infrastructure for the decentralized internet. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is known for its flagship product, Sia, a decentralized cloud storage platform that utilizes blockchain technology to create a data storage marketplace. Additionally, Nebulous offers Skynet, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) and file-sharing platform tailored for developers, along with SiaStream, which provides affordable storage solutions for media files, enabling fast streaming. As a core contributor to the open-source Skynet project, Nebulous plays a significant role in advancing the decentralized web ecosystem.

ErisX

Series B in 2019
ErisX is a Chicago-based company founded in 2018 that operates an online trading platform focused on the digital asset market. It offers both spot and futures contracts, facilitating easy access for users to exchange cryptocurrencies. The platform integrates advanced technology to create a reliable and compliant environment for trading, deposits, and withdrawals. By leveraging its digital asset exchange and clearinghouse capabilities, ErisX aims to streamline capital markets workflows, providing clients with a robust infrastructure for their trading needs.
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