Hashed

Hashed is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, with headquarters in San Francisco and Seoul. It is recognized as the largest crypto asset community builder in South Korea, focusing on empowering networks and innovators to foster the decentralized future. The team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and systems engineers dedicated to promoting the global adoption of blockchain technology through education and impactful initiatives. Hashed operates several platforms, including Hashed Lounge, a prominent blockchain meetup group; Hashed Post, a cryptocurrency blog that features interviews with industry leaders; and Hashed Night, a renowned conference and networking brand. The firm is committed to defining its role as a technology and founder-focused entity within the blockchain ecosystem.

Kim Baek-gyeom

Partner

Kim Gyun-tae

Partner

Timmy Han

Associate

Sean Hong

CFO and Partner

Kyuntae Ethan Kim

CTO, Partner

Hwisang Kim

CIO, Partner

Seojun Kim

CEO

Jake Kim

Associate

Ryan Sung ho Kim

Partner, Co-Founder

Tak Lee

Venture Partner

Jongho Daniel Park

Research Associate

Jun Park

Senior Associate

Hong Seong-wook

Partner

Edward Tan

Senior Associate

Sungho Kim

Founding Partner

Past deals in Crypto

Splitting Me

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

Merkle Trade

Seed Round in 2024
Merkle Trade is a developer of a decentralized trading platform that facilitates trading in commodities, currencies, and cryptocurrencies. The platform offers gamified trading experiences and instant rewards, enhancing user engagement and accessibility. By incorporating advanced user-centric features, Merkle Trade aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible decentralized exchange for its users.

GOMBLE

Series A in 2024
GOMBLE creates blockchain-based casual games that focus on the game's core fun rather than just playing for the money.

Backpack

Series A in 2024
Backpack is a fully regulated global cryptocurrency exchange that innovates to deliver an engaging, enjoyable, and simple trading environment for both seasoned and new web3 users.

Humanity Protocol

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Humanity Protocol is developing Proof of Humanity, a novel feature designed to provide developers with unique-human authentication mechanisms and give users complete ownership over their data and identity.

Ethena

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

bbox

Pre Seed Round in 2024
bbox offers professional trading on the Decentralized Perpetual Exchange and hybrid markets.

Splitting Me

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

AnotherBall

Seed Round in 2023
AnotherBall is a blockchain startup focused on digital entertainment, specifically through the development of a new VTuber project. The company aims to create a sustainable platform within the Web3 space, allowing users to express their identities and passions. By leveraging VTubing technology, AnotherBall provides opportunities for streamers, illustrators, and music and video producers to earn income from their creative endeavors. This approach fosters a community where participants can thrive while navigating the evolving landscape of digital entertainment and blockchain technology.

Story Protocol

Series A in 2023
Story Protocol is a web3 technology developer focused on transforming the creation of narrative universes. The company provides a platform that allows creators to develop and govern narrative plots with ownership and incentive, facilitating the creation, control, and licensing of intellectual property on-chain. By establishing an ecosystem of modular story elements, often referred to as "story legos," Story Protocol enables creators to remix and compose narratives, fostering innovative storytelling while ensuring that creators retain rights and benefits from their work.

Dfns

Seed Round in 2023
Dfns offers a wallets-as-a-service (WaaS) platform that enables businesses to efficiently manage digital assets while ensuring high levels of security. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, allowing for secure user onboarding and streamlined transactions across multiple blockchains.

Decentralised Gaming Ventures

Seed Round in 2023
Decentralised Gaming Ventures is a web3 game developer committed to assisting the area's top up-and-coming game designers.

Connext

Series A in 2023
Connext, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Arjun Bhuptani, Layne Haber, and Rahul Sethuram. The company specializes in developing software that facilitates the purchase and management of blockchain applications. It offers features such as direct card purchases for tokens, access to existing vaults, decentralized compliance, and walletless signature capabilities. Additionally, Connext operates as an interoperability protocol, enabling fast and trustless communication between different blockchains. This innovation supports the creation of a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem.

Story Protocol

Seed Round in 2023
Story Protocol is a web3 technology developer focused on transforming the creation of narrative universes. The company provides a platform that allows creators to develop and govern narrative plots with ownership and incentive, facilitating the creation, control, and licensing of intellectual property on-chain. By establishing an ecosystem of modular story elements, often referred to as "story legos," Story Protocol enables creators to remix and compose narratives, fostering innovative storytelling while ensuring that creators retain rights and benefits from their work.

Omni Network

Venture Round in 2023
Omni Network is a blockchain that supports applications in functioning across all rollups. The company creates technologies that support personal freedoms and enable global collaboration.

Notifi

Seed Round in 2022
Notifi is a developer of a cross-chain messaging layer designed for Web3, facilitating streamlined communication and user engagement across various blockchains and messaging channels, such as Discord, Telegram, SMS, and Twitter. The platform serves as a communication infrastructure for Web3 developers and creators, offering an easy-to-integrate messaging protocol tailored for decentralized applications. It features customizable and advanced capabilities that enable businesses to effectively engage with their users through multichannel communications, enhancing interaction within the evolving landscape of Web3.

Suberra

Seed Round in 2022
Suberra is a company that specializes in facilitating cryptocurrency payments for businesses, aiming to enhance the user experience in this evolving financial landscape. It offers a range of services, including the acceptance of crypto payments for commerce, one-time transactions, and subscription models. Suberra's payment infrastructure is designed to enable safe and secure transactions, providing both consumers and merchants with a streamlined process for using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. This approach not only simplifies payment acceptance for businesses but also empowers consumers to transact more freely and efficiently in their everyday purchases.

Halliday

Seed Round in 2022
Halliday is a technology company that operates a workflow protocol aimed at automating workflows and enhancing reliability across various systems, particularly in the realms of business logic and cross-chain execution. The company specializes in improving player onboarding and engagement within Web3 games and virtual environments. Additionally, Halliday provides a metaverse platform that facilitates the accessibility of game-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs), allowing users to purchase games and digital assets while integrating directly with games and marketplaces. This approach enables users to gain ownership of blockchain games and NFTs through flexible payment options. Supported by notable investors, Halliday is positioned to make significant contributions to the evolution of gaming in the digital landscape.

Crypso

Seed Round in 2022
Crypso is an infrastructure for people to engage with crypto influencers and creators to democratize crypto for millions.

Line Next

Series A in 2022
Line Next is committed to advancing and expanding the worldwide NFT industry. LINE NEXT seeks to offer innovative digital experiences and pave the road for the future by utilising blockchain and NFT technology.

MoHash

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

Liminal

Seed Round in 2022
We are a self custody wallet management solution for digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Real Player DAO

Seed Round in 2022
Real Player DAO is a decentralized platform focused on the future of gaming, operating within the realm of Web 3.0. The organization aims to serve the crypto community by facilitating the distribution of in-game tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through its multi-task launchpad. By prioritizing genuine contributors, Real Player DAO fosters an inclusive environment that encourages participation and innovation in the gaming industry.

Stockal

Series A in 2022
Stockal is a global investing platform that facilitates cross-border savings and investments. It provides tools for investors to make and manage their investments in established capital markets. The platform allows users to monitor their portfolios, assess their performance, and make informed investment decisions. Additionally, it helps investors discover appealing stocks and emerging investment themes, enhancing their overall investment experience.

Dfns

Seed Round in 2022
Dfns offers a wallets-as-a-service (WaaS) platform that enables businesses to efficiently manage digital assets while ensuring high levels of security. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, allowing for secure user onboarding and streamlined transactions across multiple blockchains.

Community Gaming

Series A in 2022
Community Gaming is an esports competition platform that provides advanced online tournament software and a cryptocurrency payment infrastructure. The platform is designed to support players, event organizers, and game developers by equipping them with the necessary tools to create, facilitate, and participate in automated esports tournaments. With a focus on user experience and scalable blockchain payment technology, Community Gaming aims to decentralize the financial gains of the esports and gaming industry, making them more accessible to a broader audience through web3 technology. This approach promotes the idea of "Earnings for Everyone," ensuring that participants are rewarded for their engagement and contributions within the gaming ecosystem.

NEAR

Private Equity Round in 2022
NEAR Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a blockchain protocol designed to facilitate the creation of decentralized applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NEAR Protocol offers a secure and scalable platform capable of managing high-value assets such as money and identity. The company provides a range of services, including documentation, wallet, studio, and explorer tools, to support developers in writing, testing, and deploying decentralized applications. By leveraging advanced technology, NEAR aims to bridge the adoption gap for mainstream commercial software, enabling the development of performance-oriented applications across various business sectors.

NEAR

Venture Round in 2022
NEAR Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a blockchain protocol designed to facilitate the creation of decentralized applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NEAR Protocol offers a secure and scalable platform capable of managing high-value assets such as money and identity. The company provides a range of services, including documentation, wallet, studio, and explorer tools, to support developers in writing, testing, and deploying decentralized applications. By leveraging advanced technology, NEAR aims to bridge the adoption gap for mainstream commercial software, enabling the development of performance-oriented applications across various business sectors.

Real Player DAO

Venture Round in 2022
Real Player DAO is a decentralized platform focused on the future of gaming, operating within the realm of Web 3.0. The organization aims to serve the crypto community by facilitating the distribution of in-game tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through its multi-task launchpad. By prioritizing genuine contributors, Real Player DAO fosters an inclusive environment that encourages participation and innovation in the gaming industry.

Phi Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Phi Labs is a contributor to the Archway protocol that rewards blockchain developers.

Ramper

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ramper provides simple login for blockchain applications to remove friction preventing the adoption of web3. The company was founded in 2022 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Notifi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Notifi is a developer of a cross-chain messaging layer designed for Web3, facilitating streamlined communication and user engagement across various blockchains and messaging channels, such as Discord, Telegram, SMS, and Twitter. The platform serves as a communication infrastructure for Web3 developers and creators, offering an easy-to-integrate messaging protocol tailored for decentralized applications. It features customizable and advanced capabilities that enable businesses to effectively engage with their users through multichannel communications, enhancing interaction within the evolving landscape of Web3.

BlockOdyssey

Series A in 2022
BlockOdyssey Inc. is a technology start-up based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializing in blockchain-based distribution management systems. The company focuses on providing industry-specific solutions, particularly in anti-counterfeiting and logistics management. Its main offering includes a blockchain-based platform that enhances the reliability of data sharing among businesses, thereby improving authentication and management of logistics information. BlockOdyssey has garnered investment from major players in the cosmetic industry and is actively collaborating with pharmaceutical companies in France. The company's technology utilizes digital signature QR codes to ensure strong security and streamline the distribution process through blockchain integration.

Jambo

Seed Round in 2022
Jambo is a company focused on creating an extensive on-chain mobile network, centered around its flagship product, the JamboPhone, a powerful mobile device designed for the crypto-native market. With a foundation of over 800,000 mobile nodes spanning more than 120 countries, Jambo aims to accelerate decentralization and enhance network effects for various applications, such as validators and peer-to-peer networking. The JamboApp serves as a gateway for millions of users to engage with the on-chain economy, offering innovative earning opportunities, a decentralized application (dApp) store, and a multi-chain wallet. By integrating blockchain technology into its products, Jambo empowers users to participate in gaming, cryptocurrency trading, and decentralized finance, particularly benefiting individuals in emerging markets. Central to Jambo's ecosystem is the Jambo Token, which facilitates rewards, discounts, and other incentives, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of blockchain technology.

Rift Finance

Venture Round in 2022
Rift Finance is a decentralized protocol that supercharges DAO growth through restructured incentive frameworks. Rift allows DAOs to deploy governance tokens from their treasuries to deepen token liquidity without having to give up ownership.

Rare Circles

Seed Round in 2022
Rare Circles selects a battle-tested smart contract that meets your brand’s specific engagement objectives. Customize the NFT experience for different target audiences with features like VIP allowlists and loyalty claims. Rare Circles was established in 2021 in Montréal, Quebec.

BreederDAO

Series A in 2022
BreederDAO is a blockchain technology company specializing in the production of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for the gaming industry. It functions as an asset factory, focusing on high-volume creation of in-game assets tailored to the needs of major gaming guilds in the Metaverse. By providing a custom API toolkit, BreederDAO enables developers to integrate player-driven economies into their games. The company's offerings include breeding and crafting mechanisms, which optimize asset traits to enhance in-game yields. This approach allows game developers to empower players to generate new assets or NFTs, thereby enriching the overall gaming experience and driving engagement in Play-To-Earn ecosystems.

PlotX

Seed Round in 2022
PLOT is a non-refundable functional utility token which will be used as the medium of exchange between participants on the PlotX prediction market protocol.

OnePlanet

Seed Round in 2021
OnePlanet operates as an NFT marketplace and launchpad on the Polygon blockchain, focusing on the gaming sector. It offers a platform for users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs, as well as participate in blockchain gaming experiences. OnePlanet supports creators and gamers by providing tools for launching NFTs and engaging with the community through games like Planet Popper. The platform also features collaborations with various gaming projects, offering users unique NFT drops and rewards in MATIC. OnePlanet aims to enrich the blockchain gaming ecosystem by making it accessible and rewarding for users.

Ledn

Series B in 2021
Ledn builds financial products with a mission to help more people save in digital assets. Ledn’s suite of products consists of Borrow - A bitcoin-backed loan which allows customers to access dollars without selling their bitcoin, B2X - Allowing clients to instantly double their bitcoin holdings through the use of a Ledn loan and Save - A bitcoin and USDC savings account that pays interest on bitcoin or USDC with no minimums. For more information visit ledn.io.

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.

CyberConnect

Seed Round in 2021
CyberConnect is a decentralized social graph protocol with identity sovereignty for mass adoption and network effects.

Polysynth

Seed Round in 2021
Polysynth is a Polygon-based synthetic asset platform.

WorldCoin

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

Elpis Battle

Venture Round in 2021
Elpis Battle is a gaming platform. Their participants make a variety of contributions to the game ecosystem, reap the rewards, and receive awards for the free trade. Their elpis team develops many new games to satisfy the needs and desires of different target groups. They provide blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFT solutions for the players.

Kokoa Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Kokoa Finance is a Klaytn-based collateralized stablecoin platform that provides interest-free loans and low-risk deposit products.

RECUR

Series A in 2021
RECUR designs & develops on-chain branded experiences for fans to buy, collect, and re-sell NFTs. RECUR is chain agnostic and is fundamentally changing the NFT market by creating and setting the standard for a decentralized recurring royalty, creating the widest distribution and reach for NFTs minted on their platform. It was founded in 2021 and headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Cybertino Lab

Seed Round in 2021
Cybertino Lab is a platform where users can create, own, and play with virtual assets and connect with their communities through NFTs.

CryptoQuant

Seed Round in 2021
CryptoQuant is a prominent cryptocurrency data and analytics platform focused on enhancing digital asset investing through data-driven insights. The company specializes in collecting and analyzing on-chain data from major blockchain networks, allowing it to deliver valuable market insights. By monitoring key metrics such as transaction volumes, wallet balances, and network activity, CryptoQuant provides clients with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and investor behavior. Its tools enable users to identify investment opportunities, manage risks, and refine their investment strategies. Clients can access market and on-chain data through various formats, including APIs and integration with tools like Python, R, and Excel, facilitating a more efficient data-driven investing process. With visually engaging charts and statistical analyses, CryptoQuant simplifies the interpretation of complex data, empowering investors to make informed decisions in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market.

Krystal

Seed Round in 2021
Krystal operates a multi-chain platform designed to streamline access to decentralized finance (DeFi) services. It integrates various liquidity protocols across multiple blockchains, allowing users to store digital assets, exchange tokens, and benefit from low gas fees. The platform also offers features for generating passive income, such as saving, lending, and supplying tokens to earn interest. Additionally, Krystal provides advanced portfolio management and market analytics tools, as well as opportunities for participating in token sales, all while enabling customers to retain control over their funds and private keys.

Connext

Series A in 2021
Connext, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Arjun Bhuptani, Layne Haber, and Rahul Sethuram. The company specializes in developing software that facilitates the purchase and management of blockchain applications. It offers features such as direct card purchases for tokens, access to existing vaults, decentralized compliance, and walletless signature capabilities. Additionally, Connext operates as an interoperability protocol, enabling fast and trustless communication between different blockchains. This innovation supports the creation of a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem.

Community Gaming

Seed Round in 2021
Community Gaming is an esports competition platform that provides advanced online tournament software and a cryptocurrency payment infrastructure. The platform is designed to support players, event organizers, and game developers by equipping them with the necessary tools to create, facilitate, and participate in automated esports tournaments. With a focus on user experience and scalable blockchain payment technology, Community Gaming aims to decentralize the financial gains of the esports and gaming industry, making them more accessible to a broader audience through web3 technology. This approach promotes the idea of "Earnings for Everyone," ensuring that participants are rewarded for their engagement and contributions within the gaming ecosystem.

Wavebridge

Series A in 2021
Wavebridge is a prominent institutional digital asset company founded in November 2018, specializing in both traditional and cryptocurrency finance. The company offers a sophisticated digital asset management platform tailored for institutions and corporations, facilitating efficient trade execution and balance management. By connecting digital asset exchanges and blockchain wallets, Wavebridge addresses the challenges faced by organizations in executing large volume trades securely and optimally. Additionally, the platform provides reliable accounting and administrative services that adhere to legal and transparent procedures, ensuring a comprehensive suite of investment solutions enhanced by advanced data processing and artificial intelligence technology.

AI foundation

Seed Round in 2021
Unbound Finance is the Defi treasury for liquidity pool tokens and enables unlocking from existing AMM pools.

Enjin

Venture Round in 2021
Enjin is a prominent blockchain project and an early pioneer in the NFT and metaverse space, founded in 2009 by Maxim Blagov and Witek Radomski. The company focuses on providing a comprehensive technology stack that facilitates seamless NFT integration for developers, particularly indie developers who can utilize these tools without requiring extensive blockchain expertise. Enjin is also launching Efinity, a dedicated NFT chain on Polkadot with specialized functions at the protocol level. Its offerings include Enjin Wallet 2.0, which allows games to utilize NFTs efficiently, and Beam, a feature for distributing NFTs through QR codes. Additionally, NFT.io serves as a dedicated marketplace, enhancing the ecosystem of tools and services that help businesses leverage blockchain technology to create virtual economies, engage users, and drive revenue.

Lithium Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Lithium Finance is a blockchain protocol focused on creating a pricing platform for illiquid assets. By employing a Determinant-based Mutual Information (DMI) mechanism, the platform gathers insights from participants through subjective multiple-choice questions to establish fair pricing for these assets. This innovative approach aims to enhance the valuation process for pre-IPO stocks, private equity, and other hard-to-price investments. Lithium Finance seeks to leverage the advancements in decentralized finance and cryptocurrency to improve the traditional finance sector significantly.

Set Labs

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

Ledn

Series A in 2021
Ledn builds financial products with a mission to help more people save in digital assets. Ledn’s suite of products consists of Borrow - A bitcoin-backed loan which allows customers to access dollars without selling their bitcoin, B2X - Allowing clients to instantly double their bitcoin holdings through the use of a Ledn loan and Save - A bitcoin and USDC savings account that pays interest on bitcoin or USDC with no minimums. For more information visit ledn.io.

Hyperithm

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

Solv Protocol

Angel Round in 2021
Solv Protocol is a decentralized platform focused on the creation, management, and trading of Financial NFTs, which represent fractionalized ownership of various financial assets. Its primary product, Vesting Vouchers, allows users to unlock liquidity from lock-up vesting tokens, facilitating fundraising, community building, and token liquidity management for cryptocurrency projects. The platform serves as an on-chain marketplace for a new category of crypto assets, enabling the establishment and transaction of investment allocations, including investment funds and debt and equity instruments. By issuing semi-fungible tokens, Solv Protocol provides blockchain institutions with essential access to liquidity, enhancing the efficiency and functionality of financial transactions in the digital asset space.

Solv Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
Solv Protocol is a decentralized platform focused on the creation, management, and trading of Financial NFTs, which represent fractionalized ownership of various financial assets. Its primary product, Vesting Vouchers, allows users to unlock liquidity from lock-up vesting tokens, facilitating fundraising, community building, and token liquidity management for cryptocurrency projects. The platform serves as an on-chain marketplace for a new category of crypto assets, enabling the establishment and transaction of investment allocations, including investment funds and debt and equity instruments. By issuing semi-fungible tokens, Solv Protocol provides blockchain institutions with essential access to liquidity, enhancing the efficiency and functionality of financial transactions in the digital asset space.

Coin98

Seed Round in 2021
Coin98 is a Crypto-focused software company.

Covalent

Venture Round in 2021
Covalent is the leading modular data infrastructure layer dedicated to solving major challenges in blockchain and AI, including verifiability, decentralized AI inference, and Long-Term Data Availability. Its large reservoir of structured, verifiable data enhances decentralized training and inference, reducing the risk of manipulated or biased AI models. Additionally, the Covalent Network's Ethereum Wayback Machine ensures secure, decentralized access to Ethereum’s transaction data. Trusted by over 3,000 leading organizations, Covalent powers AI, DeFi, GameFi, and more with unfettered access to on-chain data from over 225 blockchains. Learn about the EWM: Technical | Non-Technical For more information, check out Covalent’s: Official Website | Twitter/X | Linktree

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.

BlockOdyssey

Seed Round in 2021
BlockOdyssey Inc. is a technology start-up based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializing in blockchain-based distribution management systems. The company focuses on providing industry-specific solutions, particularly in anti-counterfeiting and logistics management. Its main offering includes a blockchain-based platform that enhances the reliability of data sharing among businesses, thereby improving authentication and management of logistics information. BlockOdyssey has garnered investment from major players in the cosmetic industry and is actively collaborating with pharmaceutical companies in France. The company's technology utilizes digital signature QR codes to ensure strong security and streamline the distribution process through blockchain integration.

Efinity

Series A in 2021
Efinity is a cross-chain NFT blockchain that brings non-fungible tokens to everyone. It was developed by Enjin on Polkadot.

InsurAce Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
InsurAce is the leading decentralized insurance protocol, providing reliable, robust and secure DeFi insurance services to the DeFi users. InsurAce not only guarantees unbeatable portfolio premiums but also offers sustainable investment returns. We have a unique insurance product, tailored just for your project. From insuring your smart contract against hacks to allowing users to secure their investments against risks. Our community is one of the best in the DeFi space and is a key element to our success. We continue to innovate and improve for them.

Convergence Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Convergence Finance is a decentralized interchangeable asset protocol.

dYdX

Series B in 2021
dYdX is a decentralized exchange that provides traders with a secure and efficient platform for various financial activities. Established in 2017 by Antonio Juliano, a former engineer at Coinbase and Uber, dYdX operates on audited smart contracts on Ethereum, ensuring transparency and security without relying on a central authority. The platform offers a range of trading options, including perpetual, margin, and spot trading, along with borrowing and lending pools. Users can earn interest on deposits or take loans at nominal fees, enabling them to trade on margin with customized leverage. dYdX aims to create an open financial system, granting users access to vital financial tools while facilitating fully collateralized loans for short-selling.

Terra

Venture Round in 2021
Terra is a price-stable cryptocurrency designed for mass adoption. It builds financial infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized applications. Terra is backed by Luna, a decentralized asset that derives its value from transaction fees collected on the Terra network. Much like the moon stabilizes the earth’s rotation, Luna is Terra's eternal guardian of stability.

API3

Seed Round in 2020
API3 is focused on developing a decentralized API infrastructure that connects blockchain applications with off-chain data providers. The company's platform addresses the API connectivity challenge by utilizing decentralized APIs, which are composed of first-party oracles. This approach allows data providers to operate as their own blockchain oracles, eliminating the need for third-party intermediaries. By aggregating data from reputable API providers through its innovative dAPI framework, API3 enables the creation of decentralized applications that utilize secure, quantifiable data feeds. This infrastructure empowers developers to effectively integrate real-world data into blockchain solutions, enhancing the functionality and reliability of decentralized applications.

Injective

Funding Round in 2020
Injective Labs is a research and software development company focused on advancing decentralized finance solutions. It is a key contributor to Injective, a blockchain specifically designed for financial applications. Injective operates as an open and interoperable network, facilitating unique solutions for decentralized finance developers. The platform, compatible with both Cosmos IBC and Ethereum, serves as a hub for decentralized applications that aim to reshape the financial landscape. Applications built on Injective benefit from zero gas fees, secure transactions, and rapid processing, enhancing scalability. The company is committed to fostering a truly free and inclusive financial system through the principles of decentralization. Its protocol addresses critical security vulnerabilities and scaling challenges in decentralized exchanges by employing cryptographic research on verifiable delay functions and eliminating front-running, thereby enabling trustless liquidity sharing.

Linear Finance

Seed Round in 2020
Linear Finance operates a decentralized delta-one asset protocol that allows users to create, manage, and trade synthetic assets across multiple blockchains with unlimited liquidity. The platform is designed to facilitate the trading of various assets, including commodities like bitcoin and crude oil, as well as market indices and e-sports. Leveraging a blend of technical expertise from the crypto sector and financial knowledge from traditional asset management, Linear Finance aims to provide a cost-effective and efficient trading experience. The company is based in New Territories, Hong Kong.

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.

Sky Mavis

Seed Round in 2019
Sky Mavis is a technology company focused on developing decentralized applications and services, particularly in the realms of blockchain and video games. The company operates as a blockchain studio that designs games and practical applications, creating virtual worlds where players have ownership of their in-game assets. By facilitating player-owned economies and marketplaces for trading digital collectibles, Sky Mavis empowers gamers to achieve economic freedom through the buying and selling of these assets.

Axie Infinity

Seed Round in 2019
Axie Infinity is a game about collecting and raising fantasy creatures called Axie, on the Ethereum platform. Besides collecting and raising, you can make a team of Axies to battle in the arena. You can also buy, sell, and trade Axies with others on the marketplace.

Mythical Games

Series A in 2019
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio that focuses on developing blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington, the company aims to revolutionize gaming by emphasizing true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands to personalize and own game assets, fostering a collaborative environment for players, developers, and creators. The company is dedicated to creating innovative gaming experiences that leverage distributed ledger technology, thereby enhancing consumer engagement and participation in the gaming ecosystem.

Vega Protocol

Seed Round in 2019
Vega is a technology protocol and crypto-asset for an open, blockchain-backed public network for fully automated end-to-end financial product trading and execution. Fully automated processes and incentives for trading margined financial products allow for markets that are open and decentralized, with pseudonymous participants. The platform of the company provides open and fair markets in which fees are shared by market makers, not owners, and governance decisions are made by the community, allowing financial institutions to open access, reduce costs, and enable a new wave of financial market innovation.

Matter Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Matter Labs is a company that focuses on developing blockchain solutions to enhance the scalability and privacy of decentralized applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the firm utilizes zero-knowledge technologies to facilitate interactions between untrusted parties on its network. By implementing zero-knowledge proofs, Matter Labs aims to accelerate public blockchain adoption and provide a more efficient alternative to existing financial systems. Their innovations are rooted in a commitment to improving access to financial services through open and transparent technology.

Animoca Brands

Post in 2019
Animoca Brands is a metaverse and gaming venture capital firm that focuses on driving digital property rights to gamers and internet users through NFTs. It utilizes gamification and blockchain to develop and market a portfolio of mobile applications, games, and additional products oriented to educational learning to ensure transparency, security, and new business models.

Terra

Seed Round in 2018
Terra is a price-stable cryptocurrency designed for mass adoption. It builds financial infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized applications. Terra is backed by Luna, a decentralized asset that derives its value from transaction fees collected on the Terra network. Much like the moon stabilizes the earth’s rotation, Luna is Terra's eternal guardian of stability.

Handshake

Seed Round in 2018
Handshake is a decentralized, permissionless naming protocol compatible. By using Handshake, one can participate in a decentralized open naming platform secured by a decentralized peer-to-peer network.

Oasis Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Oasis Labs, Inc. is a company that operates a blockchain platform focused on scalable and privacy-preserving smart contracts. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Oasis Labs provides a privacy-first cloud computing solution that supports the development of decentralized applications. The platform enables the creation of smart contract applications that prioritize privacy while maintaining high performance and scalability. By addressing challenges related to data management and security, Oasis Labs aims to facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology in real-world applications and empower businesses to leverage decentralized trust without compromising privacy.

Ontology

Seed Round in 2018
Ontology is a high-performance, open-source blockchain focused on decentralized identity and data solutions for Web3. Its platform facilitates the development of smart contracts and the management of data, enabling businesses, individuals, and institutions to establish specialized trust networks tailored to their specific needs. Ontology's infrastructure supports cross-chain collaboration and Layer 2 scalability, providing the flexibility required for diverse applications. Key offerings include ONT ID, a mobile digital identity application, and DDXF, a decentralized data exchange and collaboration framework, both designed to enhance speed, security, and trust within the ecosystem.

Connext

Convertible Note in 2018
Connext, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Arjun Bhuptani, Layne Haber, and Rahul Sethuram. The company specializes in developing software that facilitates the purchase and management of blockchain applications. It offers features such as direct card purchases for tokens, access to existing vaults, decentralized compliance, and walletless signature capabilities. Additionally, Connext operates as an interoperability protocol, enabling fast and trustless communication between different blockchains. This innovation supports the creation of a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem.

EMX

Seed Round in 2018
EverMarkets is a next generation exchange that uses crypto as collateral to trade equity, commodity, and cryptocurrency futures.

Red Pulse

Seed Round in 2017
Red Pulse is an event-driven research firm focused on market events affecting Chinese companies, sectors, and the broader economy. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Central Hong Kong, with additional offices in Shanghai and Vienna, the firm provides insights into finance, technology, internet, and consumer sectors, as well as macroeconomic trends. It collects and analyzes data from Chinese language websites, financial statements, and proprietary databases, highlighting significant developments that impact stocks and funds. Red Pulse offers years of archived research and caters to a diverse clientele, including analysts, investors, traders, and advisors from financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, it operates a tokenized research ecosystem utilizing its cryptocurrency, RPX, to promote transparent research sharing, while developing machine learning tools to connect industry experts with organizations seeking market insights.

StormX

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
StormX Inc is a Seattle-based company that specializes in blockchain advertising technology and gamification platforms. Founded in 2015, it has developed the Storm Play application, which allows users to earn cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, by engaging in games. Additionally, StormX offers the Storm Makers application, which helps businesses generate campaign awareness, collect machine learning data, and gain business insights. The company also features the Storm Token application, designed to facilitate transactions within a secure and gamified marketplace. With a strong focus on providing crypto cashback, StormX has achieved over 32 million downloads of its app across iOS and Android, distributing more than $2.8 million in rewards to users globally.

WAX

Seed Round in 2017
WAX is a decentralized platform that enables anyone to operate a fully functioning virtual marketplace with zero investment in security, infrastructure, or payment processing. Developed by the founders of OPSkins, the world’s leading marketplace for online video game assets, WAX is designed to serve the 400+ million online players who already collect, buy and sell.

Kyber Ventures

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Kyber Network is a platform that facilitates the exchange and conversion of digital assets, enabling users to seamlessly receive payments across various tokens. Founded in 2019 and based in Singapore, Kyber Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Kyber Network, focusing on investments in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. The company offers comprehensive payment APIs and a contract wallet designed to enhance user experience in digital transactions. Through its innovative services, Kyber Network aims to support the growth and development of decentralized applications and services.

Injective

Injective Labs is a research and software development company focused on advancing decentralized finance solutions. It is a key contributor to Injective, a blockchain specifically designed for financial applications. Injective operates as an open and interoperable network, facilitating unique solutions for decentralized finance developers. The platform, compatible with both Cosmos IBC and Ethereum, serves as a hub for decentralized applications that aim to reshape the financial landscape. Applications built on Injective benefit from zero gas fees, secure transactions, and rapid processing, enhancing scalability. The company is committed to fostering a truly free and inclusive financial system through the principles of decentralization. Its protocol addresses critical security vulnerabilities and scaling challenges in decentralized exchanges by employing cryptographic research on verifiable delay functions and eliminating front-running, thereby enabling trustless liquidity sharing.
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