IOSG Ventures

IOSG Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Hong Kong, focused on the blockchain and crypto sectors. As a research and thesis-driven entity, IOSG Ventures aims to empower founders in creating community-driven protocols that can significantly impact the future of Web3. The firm invests in a diverse array of early-stage projects, including those in decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming (GameFi), and social finance (SocialFi), as well as infrastructure and middleware solutions. Its portfolio features notable investments such as 1inch, Illuvium, Arbitrum, and StarkWare, among others. IOSG Ventures is committed to fostering innovation in the crypto space by supporting developers and founders with a long-term perspective.

Momir Amidzic

Principal

Gokhan ER

Managing Director

Jocy Lin

Founding Partner

Ishanee Nagpurkar

Principal

Queenie Wu

Partner

Jiawei Zhu

Associate

Xinshu Dong Ph.D

Technical Partner

Past deals in Smart Contracts

Brevis

Seed Round in 2024
Brevis is an efficient, verifiable off-chain computation engine that brings limitless computation capacity to existing smart contract blockchains.

Gelato

Series A in 2024
Gelato Network is an innovative company based in Berlin, Germany, that focuses on automating smart contract executions on the Ethereum blockchain. Founded in 2007, Gelato provides a web cloud platform that allows developers to streamline their on-chain processes, enhancing application reliability and performance. Its audited smart contract protocol eliminates the need for developers to manage underlying server infrastructure, thereby saving significant development time and reducing the potential for single points of failure. The platform supports the creation of augmented smart contracts that are automated, gasless, and compatible with all major EVM-compatible blockchains, making it a valuable tool for developers looking to optimize their applications.

Essential

Series A in 2024
Essential is a company focused on developing intent-based infrastructure and tools designed to facilitate the shift from value extraction to intent satisfaction. The company offers a platform that comprises key components of intent-centric infrastructure, promoting ecosystem-wide composability. This approach aims to minimize extractive behaviors and enhance user satisfaction by providing clients with a domain-specific language for expressing intent, as well as a fully intent-centric blockchain protocol. Through its innovative solutions, Essential seeks to harness the full potential of the intent paradigm.

Gelato

Series A in 2024
Gelato Network is an innovative company based in Berlin, Germany, that focuses on automating smart contract executions on the Ethereum blockchain. Founded in 2007, Gelato provides a web cloud platform that allows developers to streamline their on-chain processes, enhancing application reliability and performance. Its audited smart contract protocol eliminates the need for developers to manage underlying server infrastructure, thereby saving significant development time and reducing the potential for single points of failure. The platform supports the creation of augmented smart contracts that are automated, gasless, and compatible with all major EVM-compatible blockchains, making it a valuable tool for developers looking to optimize their applications.

RISC Zero.

Series A in 2023
RISC Zero provides a platform enabling users to trust programs run anywhere while allowing developers to use the tools they already know. RISC Zero builds scaling solutions using Zero Knowledge Proofs which will make blockchains accessible. The company was founded by a team of Seattle-based hackers committed to enabling users to control their experience on the internet through the creation of privacy-enhancing decentralization technology.

Lynx Finance

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Web3 Infrastructure for perpetuals trading

Taiko Labs

Seed Round in 2023
Taiko Labs is a cryptocurrency firm focused on developing a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) scaling solutions platform for the Ethereum Blockchain. The company's platform aims to enhance Ethereum's scalability by closely emulating its functionality, both technically and non-technically. It supports all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) opcodes within a decentralized, permissionless, and secure layer-2 architecture, providing Ethereum developers with the necessary tools to execute blockchain projects effectively.

Scroll.io

Venture Round in 2023
Scroll, founded in 2021 and based in Victoria, Seychelles, is focused on developing an EVM-equivalent zk-rollup, which utilizes a robust proving network. The company operates within the technology sector, with an emphasis on enhancing blockchain scalability and efficiency. By leveraging zero-knowledge proof technology, Scroll aims to facilitate faster and more secure transactions on decentralized applications. The firm's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of blockchain infrastructure.

OneKey

Series A in 2023
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.

WeaveDB

Pre Seed Round in 2023
WeaveDB is a developer of a web3-based platform that focuses on creating decentralized applications. The company utilizes blockchain technology to deliver persistent database infrastructure services on distributed storage systems like Arweave. Its platform features cross-chain authentication, automatic signatures, a JSON-like API, and data indexing, which collectively facilitate the development of Web 3 applications. By providing these modular database solutions as a smart contract, WeaveDB aims to simplify and enhance the process for clients and developers in the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized technology.

Alterscope

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Alterscope is a developer of an AI-powered risk infrastructure platform aimed at enhancing risk management within the blockchain ecosystem. Its platform is designed to provide real-time processing of risk across various chains, protocols, and liquidity pools. Key features include customizable risk scores, real-time risk alerting and monitoring, multi-chain risk processing, and integration of on-chain and off-chain data. Additionally, Alterscope utilizes cross-chain data standardization and advanced data modeling techniques, leveraging zero-knowledge proofs and swarm intelligence. This positions the company as a leader in facilitating agent-driven finance, allowing organizations to effectively manage and process Web3 risks in real-time.

Pods

Seed Round in 2022
Pods is a decentralized non-custodial options protocol. Users can create options and trade them through an Options AMM on the Ethereum Blockchain. Pods is the easiest way to hedge crypto in DeFi.

DappBack

Seed Round in 2022
DappBack is a next-generation crypto rewards platform that serves as an all-in-one user engagement solution for decentralized applications. It focuses on building a community of token-verified Web3 users by offering rewards that include free cryptocurrency, cash, products, and NFTs. The platform incentivizes users for everyday activities such as browsing the internet, engaging with brands, and making purchases, allowing them to earn rewards while conducting routine tasks. Through its innovative approach, DappBack seeks to enhance user engagement within the decentralized ecosystem.

OneKey

Venture Round 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.

Treasure

Funding Round in 2022
Treasure is developing a decentralized gaming platform aimed at connecting various metaverses and fostering community engagement through a unified ecosystem. The platform features a decentralized game console that integrates games and communities by utilizing a common set of resources. By adopting an open and composable approach, Treasure enables the convergence of non-fungible tokens, decentralized finance, and gaming, allowing players to earn and utilize currency while engaging with different games. Central to the Treasure ecosystem is a fair launch token that powers essential infrastructure and serves as a reserve asset across partner game integrations.

Taiko Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Taiko Labs is a cryptocurrency firm focused on developing a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) scaling solutions platform for the Ethereum Blockchain. The company's platform aims to enhance Ethereum's scalability by closely emulating its functionality, both technically and non-technically. It supports all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) opcodes within a decentralized, permissionless, and secure layer-2 architecture, providing Ethereum developers with the necessary tools to execute blockchain projects effectively.

Safe

Venture Round in 2022
Safe is a leading provider of digital asset storage solutions, specializing in Ethereum-based multi-signature smart contract wallets. As a spin-out from Gnosis, a decentralized infrastructure provider, Safe offers a secure and programmable account abstraction platform, serving as the account abstraction leader on Ethereum and the EVM. Its flagship product, Gnosis Safe, enables secure and transparent management of digital assets, fostering collaboration and tracking within the decentralized ecosystem.

Gasp

Venture Round in 2022
A ZK-rollup L2 with universal connectivity to L1s, enabling cross-chain liquidity of native assets. Powered by Starkware zero-knowledge technology and Eigenlayer's restake finality. In it's core, MEV minimization and gas-free swaps are out of the box.

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.

Polemos

Seed Round in 2022
Polemos is a global gaming company that provides information, education, and asset management solutions to the strategy gaming industry. Founded in 2020 by a team of international co-founders with expertise in gaming, finance, and technology, Polemos offers proprietary asset management solutions, non-collateralized lending, learning management systems, and advanced game/player data analytics. Led by CEO Richard McLaren, a renowned technology executive, and Hal Crawford, former Chief Editor and Publisher at Microsoft NineMSN, the company is expanding into global markets. Polemos' co-founders include gaming industry pioneers such as Tom Hall, former CEO of Playtech and Asian Logic, and Zac Rosenberg, Managing Partner at Capzed. The company aims to leverage the experience of sophisticated gamers, offering technical and competitive games on the blockchain, enabling players to play and earn with non-fungible token games.

Burrow

Seed Round in 2022
Burrow is a decentralized platform that operates a non-custodial liquidity pool, enabling users to supply and borrow assets for trading. The platform focuses on unlocking liquidity for interest-bearing assets, particularly layer 1 staking derivatives. By allowing users to supply assets, Burrow facilitates the earning of interest and enables borrowing against those assets to enhance liquidity. Additionally, the platform features a governance token staking program, which encourages user participation and investment in the ecosystem. Overall, Burrow aims to provide a streamlined approach to accessing liquidity in the decentralized finance space.

Swim

Seed Round in 2022
Swim is a developer of cross-chain infrastructure that simplifies the transfer of tokens across various blockchain networks. By utilizing multi-token liquidity pools and Solana's Wormhole, Swim provides users with tools to swap native assets seamlessly from one chain to another. This approach reduces reliance on centralized bridges and exchanges, enabling clients to efficiently send, receive, and exchange native tokens without delays or the complications associated with wrapped assets. Through its innovative solutions, Swim aims to enhance the overall user experience in the blockchain space by facilitating more straightforward and reliable transactions between different blockchain ecosystems.

ArtGee Finance

Seed Round in 2022
Artgee Finance focuses on digital asset financial settlement on a global scale. They leverage AI-driven smart contracts and algorithms to enhance cross-border payments and improve asset liquidity. Their services include cross-border payment and settlement, real-world asset financial services, and supply chain financial services, integrating traditional finance with the Web3 environment.

Mint Gate

Pre Seed Round in 2022
MintGate is a platform that helps creators communities make their superfans feel special. It enables creators and communities to create a token or key specific to them, reward them to their fans for engagement, and have their top fans unlock new digital experiences.

DeBank

Series A in 2021
DeBank is a cryptocurrency wallet provider that facilitates access to decentralized finance (DeFi) services, enabling users to manage their DeFi assets effectively. The platform supports over 800 DeFi protocols across more than 15 blockchains, including Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain. DeBank allows users to track their entire portfolio, monitor deposits and interest earnings across various DeFi protocols, and perform token swaps for exchanging cryptocurrencies. Additionally, the platform offers tools for comparing interest rates, analyzing risks, and discovering investment opportunities through real-time data. By providing these functionalities, DeBank empowers users to efficiently manage their DeFi investments and make informed financial decisions.

Interlay

Venture Round in 2021
Interlay is building an open system backed by top-tier research, which allows any user to invest, earn and pay with Bitcoin on any blockchain. Through decentralized insurance collateral and cryptographic proofs users are protected against theft and censorship.

Aztec

Series A in 2021
Aztec specializes in developing privacy-focused technologies for Ethereum-based transactions. It is renowned for creating PLONK, a leading standard in zero-knowledge proofs, enabling fast, private interactions on the public blockchain. The company's research team has made significant contributions to Layer 2 solutions on Ethereum and possesses extensive expertise in deploying intricate cryptosystems within Web3 environments. Aztec Network recently unveiled an advanced version of zk.money, showcasing its Aztec Connect SDK's ability to facilitate seamless integrations with prominent DeFi protocols like Lido and Element Finance. The company is currently working on building a secure, encrypted blockchain secured by Ethereum.

izumi Finance

Series A in 2021
Izumi Finance is a liquidity mining platform that specializes in offering concentrated liquidity services across multiple blockchain networks. The platform features non-homogenous liquidity mining protocols, which allow users to stake Uniswap LP tokens and receive rewards tailored to specific price ranges. By optimizing the distribution of incentives, Izumi Finance aims to enhance the earnings of liquidity providers, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the liquidity mining process.

Aurora

Series A in 2021
Aurora is an Ethereum Virtual Machine developed by the NEAR Protocol team, offering a seamless solution for developers to run applications on an Ethereum-compatible platform. It combines the benefits of Ethereum compatibility with the scalability and low transaction costs of the NEAR Protocol, creating a high-throughput environment for decentralized applications. The platform is designed to deliver an exceptional user experience, enabling Ethereum developers to transition effortlessly by simply changing the RPC endpoint. Aurora aims to facilitate the development of decentralized applications while ensuring affordability and efficiency for users.

Swivel Finance

Series A in 2021
Swivel Finance is a company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020 that specializes in creating an online lending platform. It offers a decentralized protocol designed for fixed-rate lending and interest-rate derivatives, allowing lenders to secure fixed-rate interest rates on their ERC-20 tokens. The platform is characterized by its low transaction overhead and reduced risk for users, facilitating a more stable lending environment in the decentralized finance space.

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.

Hats Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Hats Finance is a decentralized cybersecurity incentive network that aims to transform security practices to align with the development of web3. The company provides a platform that enables projects to safeguard their smart contracts through a security vault and an ecosystem skin, thereby enhancing the security of users on the Ethereum network. Governed by stakeholders, including hackers, projects, and token holders, Hats Finance fosters a collaborative environment that incentivizes security improvements and innovation within the decentralized space.

Interlay

Seed Round in 2021
Interlay is building an open system backed by top-tier research, which allows any user to invest, earn and pay with Bitcoin on any blockchain. Through decentralized insurance collateral and cryptographic proofs users are protected against theft and censorship.

t3rn

Seed Round in 2021
t3rn is a blockchain-based hosting platform founded in 2020 and based in Lisbon, Portugal. It specializes in facilitating interoperable execution and composable collaboration through its innovative technology stack. The platform enables fast, secure, and cost-efficient bridging of cross-chain executions by utilizing modular layers for storage, validation, settlement, and consensus. Smart contracts are stored in a registry accessible to all users, allowing developers who contribute to the open-source repository to earn remuneration each time their code is executed. This model not only enhances the efficiency of blockchain interactions but also incentivizes developers, fostering a collaborative ecosystem within the blockchain community.

Stake Technologies

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Stake Technologies is a company focused on developing essential decentralized protocols for Web 3.0. Its primary objective is to create infrastructure that enables individuals to take ownership of their data, rights, and overall digital experience. The firm offers a multi-virtual machine smart contract platform that provides solutions for businesses looking to implement scalable products and technologies. By delivering blockchain technology that emphasizes scalability, privacy, and interoperability, Stake Technologies aims to address the challenges faced by enterprises in the evolving digital landscape.

Hats Finance

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Hats Finance is a decentralized cybersecurity incentive network that aims to transform security practices to align with the development of web3. The company provides a platform that enables projects to safeguard their smart contracts through a security vault and an ecosystem skin, thereby enhancing the security of users on the Ethereum network. Governed by stakeholders, including hackers, projects, and token holders, Hats Finance fosters a collaborative environment that incentivizes security improvements and innovation within the decentralized space.

MCDEX

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Fully permissionless protocol for decentralized perpetual swaps

PureStake

Series A in 2021
PureStake, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing infrastructure and services for public blockchain networks. Founded in 2019 and based in Burlington, Massachusetts, PureStake offers a range of products and services for the Algorand and Polkadot networks. Their offerings include the AlgoSigner wallet extension, API-as-a-service, a block explorer called Goalseeker, and various infrastructure solutions such as private and co-chain infrastructure. Additionally, the company provides validator services and smart contract capabilities for the Polkadot network, along with consulting services to assist clients in navigating blockchain technology. PureStake's cloud-based platform aims to facilitate secure and reliable participation in blockchain networks, employing an automated multi-pop and multi-cloud approach to enhance user experience and service delivery.

Moonbeam Network

Funding Round in 2021
Moonbeam is an Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform on the Polkadot network that makes it easy to build natively interoperable applications.

Liquity

Series A in 2021
Liquity is a decentralized borrowing protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain that provides interest-free loans to users. By allowing borrowers to use Ethereum as collateral, Liquity issues loans in the form of its USD-pegged stable coin. The protocol operates with a minimum collateralization ratio, ensuring that loans are secured while enabling users to access liquidity without incurring interest charges. This innovative approach facilitates borrowing in a decentralized manner, aligning with the principles of blockchain technology.

Push Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
Push Protocol is a decentralized communication protocol designed for the web3 ecosystem that facilitates the delivery of notifications related to both on-chain and off-chain activities. The protocol enables users, decentralized applications (dApps), and service providers to create customizable notifications based on various triggers, including smart contracts and backend systems. By utilizing an open communication network of push nodes, Push Protocol connects to users' wallet addresses, allowing notifications to be displayed across any crypto wallet or interface. This platform-agnostic solution aims to enhance user engagement in the web3 space, as it allows users to receive and potentially earn cryptocurrency through the notifications they receive.

Transak

Seed Round in 2021
Transak is a global provider of web3 payment and onboarding infrastructure, designed to facilitate smooth transitions between traditional finance and cryptocurrency assets. The company offers a range of products, including fiat-to-crypto services, a fiat-to-smart-contract solution, and a fiat-to-NFT checkout option. As a regulated and non-custodial payments layer, Transak enables onboarding to over 160 crypto assets across more than 75 blockchains. Its platform allows users to buy and sell crypto assets through bank transfers, settling transactions without taking custody of user data or funds. The integration of Transak's services is streamlined, allowing applications to incorporate its payment solutions with minimal coding. With over 350 trusted applications, including prominent wallets, Transak is committed to enhancing accessibility in the web3 landscape.

Automata Network

Seed Round in 2021
Automata Network is a decentralized protocol that offers middleware-like privacy services for decentralized applications across various platforms, including Ethereum, Polkadot, and Binance Smart Chain. Its focus is on delivering traceless privacy, which enhances user trust in computing systems by ensuring the authenticity of operations on-chain. By facilitating high assurance and frictionless computation, Automata Network aims to empower clients to maintain privacy while engaging in decentralized activities.

RECUR

Seed Round 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.

Gasp

Seed Round in 2021
A ZK-rollup L2 with universal connectivity to L1s, enabling cross-chain liquidity of native assets. Powered by Starkware zero-knowledge technology and Eigenlayer's restake finality. In it's core, MEV minimization and gas-free swaps are out of the box.

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.

0x

Series A in 2021
0x is a developer of an open protocol that enables decentralized exchanging of tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. The protocol serves as a standard framework that facilitates peer-to-peer transactions and promotes interoperability among decentralized applications that incorporate exchange capabilities. By providing a mechanism for users to seamlessly convert a diverse range of assets into cryptographic tokens, 0x aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of digital asset trading in a decentralized manner.

Push Protocol

Seed Round in 2020
Push Protocol is a decentralized communication protocol designed for the web3 ecosystem that facilitates the delivery of notifications related to both on-chain and off-chain activities. The protocol enables users, decentralized applications (dApps), and service providers to create customizable notifications based on various triggers, including smart contracts and backend systems. By utilizing an open communication network of push nodes, Push Protocol connects to users' wallet addresses, allowing notifications to be displayed across any crypto wallet or interface. This platform-agnostic solution aims to enhance user engagement in the web3 space, as it allows users to receive and potentially earn cryptocurrency through the notifications they receive.

InsurAce Protocol

Venture Round in 2020
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.

Razor Network

Seed Round in 2020
Razor Network is a developer of a decentralized oracle network platform that facilitates the provision of data to smart contracts without relying on centralized systems. By automating the process of fetching external data, Razor Network eliminates centralized bottlenecks and enhances the security of its services against disputes and censorship attacks. This allows developers to efficiently build and operate a range of decentralized applications. Currently, Razor Network is operational on the Rinkeby test network, providing access to cryptocurrency price data, such as ETH/USD, with no associated querying costs.

O1Labs

Series A in 2020
O1Labs, established in 2017, is a blockchain technology company that specializes in zero knowledge cryptography and innovative cryptographic solutions. The company's significant contributions include the development of the Mina Protocol, recognized as the world's first lightweight, scalable, and decentralized zk blockchain. Additionally, O1Labs has created o1js, an intuitive framework designed to assist developers in building zk applications. By leveraging zero-knowledge proofs, O1Labs seeks to enhance blockchain accessibility and facilitate the creation of user-friendly cryptocurrency applications that operate natively in web browsers. The company's vision is to drive the next generation of applications powered by zero knowledge cryptography.

Synthetix

Seed Round in 2020
Synthetix is a decentralized synthetic asset issuance protocol based in Australia, established in 2017 by Kain Warwick. Built on the Ethereum blockchain, it facilitates derivatives trading in decentralized finance (DeFi) by enabling the creation of synthetic assets that provide exposure to real-world currencies, commodities, stocks, and indices. The platform offers unique financial instruments such as perpetual futures and options markets, allowing users to trade synthetic forms of assets with infinite liquidity. Synthetix operates a peer-to-contract trading system and utilizes a distributed collateral pool, ensuring transparency and accessibility for customers seeking on-chain exposure to various decentralized assets.

DODO Exchange

Venture Round in 2020
DODO is a liquidity protocol powered by the Proactive Market Maker (PMM) algorithm and built for capital efficiency. DODO offers a low barrier-to-entry, pain-free token issuance mechanic for long-tail assets.

DAOHaus

Seed Round in 2020
DAOhaus is an experiment on the frontiers of future work. The development of this platform is promoted by the community and serves the community.

CryptoLocally

Seed Round in 2020
CryptoLocally is a developer of a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform that serves as a fiat gateway to decentralized finance (DeFi). The platform enables users to trade cryptocurrencies directly with one another, facilitating a seamless exchange of digital assets. In addition to trading, CryptoLocally offers users the opportunity to earn interest on their digital assets through a straightforward setup process, making it an attractive option for individuals looking to invest in cryptocurrencies. By simplifying the trading experience and providing additional earning potential, CryptoLocally positions itself as a user-friendly solution in the evolving landscape of digital finance.

UMA

Seed Round in 2020
UMA is a decentralized platform focused on facilitating financial contracts with the aim of providing global market access. It enables the trading of derivative products, allowing users to create customized financial instruments without the need for a centralized authority. The platform operates as a reliable oracle, capable of recording verifiable truths and data on a blockchain. This structure not only promotes the automatic enforcement of contracts but also ensures instant settlement, reducing the risks associated with traditional financial systems. UMA's innovative approach empowers customers to transfer risk seamlessly across the internet while maintaining transparency and security in their transactions.

Oasis Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Oasis Labs, Inc. is a blockchain technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a privacy-first cloud computing platform designed for scalable and privacy-preserving smart contracts. The platform enables the development of decentralized applications that prioritize privacy and performance, addressing challenges related to data security and scalability in real-world applications. Oasis Labs offers a suite of tools, including privacy tools, development SDKs, and dashboards, that facilitate the creation and management of smart contracts while ensuring secure data handling across businesses. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance blockchain adoption by overcoming traditional limitations associated with performance and privacy.

Gelato

Seed Round in 2020
Gelato Network is an innovative company based in Berlin, Germany, that focuses on automating smart contract executions on the Ethereum blockchain. Founded in 2007, Gelato provides a web cloud platform that allows developers to streamline their on-chain processes, enhancing application reliability and performance. Its audited smart contract protocol eliminates the need for developers to manage underlying server infrastructure, thereby saving significant development time and reducing the potential for single points of failure. The platform supports the creation of augmented smart contracts that are automated, gasless, and compatible with all major EVM-compatible blockchains, making it a valuable tool for developers looking to optimize their applications.

Phala Network

Seed Round in 2020
Phala Network is a blockchain technology developer focused on providing privacy-preserving services through its interoperable cross-chain confidential smart contract platform. Utilizing Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), the company aims to enhance data confidentiality and privacy computing for users and businesses alike. As a parachain on the Polkadot network, Phala Network serves as the infrastructure for advanced privacy protection. Its innovative approach features a hybrid architecture that combines confidential smart contracts with a decentralized analytics system, enabling secure analytics while ensuring the confidentiality of user data. Through these offerings, Phala Network positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of privacy-focused blockchain solutions.

DODO Exchange

Seed Round in 2020
DODO is a liquidity protocol powered by the Proactive Market Maker (PMM) algorithm and built for capital efficiency. DODO offers a low barrier-to-entry, pain-free token issuance mechanic for long-tail assets.

Brink

Seed Round in 2020
Brink is a trading application for NFTs and DeFi assets. Brink offers composable trading strategies and automated conditional orders that are built on blockchain. It automates order limits for ERC-20s and NFTs as well as monitors the order status.

UMA

Seed Round in 2020
UMA is a decentralized platform focused on facilitating financial contracts with the aim of providing global market access. It enables the trading of derivative products, allowing users to create customized financial instruments without the need for a centralized authority. The platform operates as a reliable oracle, capable of recording verifiable truths and data on a blockchain. This structure not only promotes the automatic enforcement of contracts but also ensures instant settlement, reducing the risks associated with traditional financial systems. UMA's innovative approach empowers customers to transfer risk seamlessly across the internet while maintaining transparency and security in their transactions.

dHEDGE

Seed Round in 2020
dHEDGE is a decentralized asset management protocol that connects investment managers with investors on the blockchain, facilitating a non-custodial and trustless investment experience. Operating on the Ethereum blockchain, dHEDGE enables managers to create their own investment pools in a decentralized manner. The platform empowers these managers to deploy quantitative and algorithmic trading strategies while allowing investors to participate in actively managed investment pools. By leveraging blockchain technology, dHEDGE aims to democratize the investing experience, making it accessible and efficient for a broader range of users.

Keep

Seed Round in 2020
Keep Network, established in 2017 and based in George Town, Cayman Islands, specializes in creating interactive links between public blockchains and private data. The company's core product, tBTC, is a decentralized bridge enabling users to securely and anonymously transfer their Bitcoin to the Ethereum network, facilitating participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Keep Network's technology, an off-chain container for private data, allows smart contracts to leverage the full power of public blockchains while maintaining data privacy.

ChainSafe Systems

Seed Round in 2020
ChainSafe is a blockchain company based in Toronto that specializes in developing blockchain protocols and infrastructure systems. The firm focuses on providing developers with blockchain-agnostic tools that facilitate the creation of decentralized applications. By utilizing emerging technologies, including blockchain, smart contracts, and machine learning, ChainSafe enables developers to design user-centric systems. This approach allows developers to build adaptable toolkits that can operate across various blockchain ecosystems, catering to organizations of all sizes and objectives.

Avalanche

Seed Round in 2020
Avalanche is an open-source platform designed for the development and deployment of highly decentralized applications, programmable smart contracts, and interoperable blockchains. It serves as a verifiable solution for institutions, enterprises, and governments, enabling them to launch digital assets, build robust applications, and create customized subnets. The platform offers users complete control over their implementations, incorporating compliance and data security measures as foundational elements. This flexibility allows for the creation of new financial primitives and enhances the overall functionality of decentralized applications.

NEAR

Series A in 2019
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.

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.

DFINITY

Venture Round in 2018
DFINITY is a foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland, focused on developing and providing innovative internet services and software solutions. It is primarily known for the Internet Computer, a secure and tamperproof open cloud platform that allows users to build and host new systems and services. The foundation also offers the DFINITY Canister software development kit, which facilitates the creation of software systems that operate on the Internet Computer. Additionally, DFINITY is instrumental in the development of the Internet Computer Protocol, enabling independent data centers to collaborate and provide serverless cloud functionality while ensuring network security. Its vision includes democratizing application development through AI-driven tools, promoting a decentralized internet where users can easily create and manage web applications without extensive technical skills. Established in 2016, DFINITY operates research centers in multiple locations, including Palo Alto and Shanghai, reflecting its commitment to advancing the next-generation blockchain network and ecosystem.

Ocean Protocol

Initial Coin Offering in 2018
Ocean Protocol is a decentralized data exchange platform founded in 2017 and based in Singapore. The protocol facilitates the sharing and monetization of data through advanced blockchain technology, ensuring that transactions are safe, secure, and transparent. By connecting data providers and consumers, Ocean Protocol creates an accessible marketplace for valuable data. It empowers developers and curators to build innovative data services while maintaining control, transparency, and compliance for all participants, ultimately fostering a collaborative ecosystem for data exchange.

Taxa

Seed Round in 2018
Taxa is a developer of a blockchain-based infrastructure platform aimed at facilitating the creation of interactive Web 3.0 applications. The platform leverages advanced trusted computing technology to enhance performance, privacy, and usability across various applications and frameworks. It provides features such as data confidentiality, resizable off-chain CPU resources, and comprehensive library support, making it easy for developers to integrate with any smart contract network. This infrastructure empowers users to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products while ensuring privacy and efficiency in the development process.

Conflux Foundation

Seed Round in 2018
Conflux Foundation Ltd. is a blockchain technology services provider established in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore. The company has developed a state-of-the-art public blockchain system designed to achieve high transactions per second (TPS) while maintaining decentralization and safety. By integrating a unique algorithm with an innovative structure known as Tree Graph (TG), Conflux addresses performance bottlenecks in consensus mechanisms, facilitating the industrialization of public chains. Currently, Conflux employs a Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism as the foundation for its operations.

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.

IoTeX

Seed Round in 2018
IoTeX is a company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2017, that develops a scalable and privacy-focused blockchain platform tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company's infrastructure connects smart devices and real-world data to blockchains, enabling developers to integrate Web3 technologies into everyday applications. These include connected smart vehicles, city mapping, green energy initiatives, fitness platforms, environmental data tracking, and proof-of-presence applications. IoTeX offers tools such as GitHub for collaborative software development, an explorer for visualizing key metrics related to its testnet, and a wallet for currency transactions. With a global team of over 60 research scientists and engineers, IoTeX provides a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) technology that ensures trust and privacy in interactions between machines, humans, businesses, and decentralized applications (dApps).

Loom Network

Seed Round in 2018
Loom Network Inc. is a platform as a service (PaaS) that enables developers to create and operate large-scale decentralized applications on the Ethereum blockchain and other compatible chains. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, Loom Network provides a comprehensive solution for both smart contract and traditional developers, allowing them to build applications without the need to switch programming languages or manage servers manually. The platform supports various blockchain architectures, facilitating high-performance decentralized applications and offering seamless integration with third-party APIs for enhanced functionality. By simplifying user onboarding, Loom Network minimizes the friction typically associated with crypto wallet software, thereby enhancing the overall developer experience.

Crypterium

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Crypterium is developing a mobile app that allows instant payments in cryptocurrency using existing payment infrastructures such as NFC terminals or QR codes. It allows its users to issue a virtual VISA card, bind it to their crypto account, link it to Apple Pay, and pay with crypto by simply using a smartphone.

Raiden Network

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Raiden Network is a company that provides an off-chain scaling solution designed for efficient ERC20-compliant token transfers on the Ethereum blockchain. Utilizing bidirectional token payment channels, Raiden Network enables direct connections between participants, facilitating near-instant, low-fee, and scalable transactions. The technology allows for the relaying of token transfers through various channel routes, optimizing the natural topology of the network for enhanced performance. Raiden Network is engaged in ongoing research and development focused on state channel technology, aiming to define protocols and create reference implementations that further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of token transfers within the Ethereum ecosystem. The company is headquartered in the United States.

Kyber Network

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Kyber Network, established in 2018, is a Singapore-based blockchain company specializing in liquidity infrastructure. It operates a decentralized exchange (DEX) that facilitates the conversion and exchange of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, across various decentralized applications (dApps). Kyber Network's platform offers seamless token payments and mitigates price volatility risks for traders. Additionally, Kyber Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in promising projects within the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.

Cosmos Network

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Cosmos is a versatile project focused on creating a network of distributed ledgers aimed at addressing persistent challenges within the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. It provides a container-first monitoring system that operates independently of specific infrastructures or operating systems, allowing users to connect all containers in their data centers to a unified dashboard. This dual functionality not only enhances monitoring capabilities but also facilitates better integration and communication among various blockchain networks, fostering a more interconnected ecosystem.
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