Eywa is a decentralized cross-chain protocol designed to facilitate the transfer of liquidity and data across various blockchains that support smart contracts. By addressing interoperability challenges, Eywa aims to create a seamless ecosystem for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The protocol serves as a middle layer, enabling developers to build cross-chain decentralized applications and engage in cross-chain farming. This functionality allows users to easily perform cross-chain swaps and bridge assets across different DeFi platforms. Eywa's approach enhances the accessibility and utility of existing DeFi blockchains, fostering innovation and collaboration within the cryptocurrency space.
SOMA.finance
Seed Round in 2022
SOMA.finance is a decentralized marketplace focused on digital assets, compliant digital securities, and NFTs. The company provides a multi-asset exchange and token issuance platform that allows users to trade and list a variety of crypto assets and tokenized equities. Its platform supports the listing of regulated crowdfunding and various offerings, ensuring compliance with securities laws and regulations. By incorporating features such as built-in KYC/AML processes and a permissionless regulated automated market maker, SOMA.finance aims to deliver the advantages of decentralized finance to both retail and institutional investors while maintaining adherence to legal standards.
CoinMENA
Seed Round in 2021
CoinMENA operates a Sharia-compliant platform for trading crypto-assets. Users can securely buy, sell, store, and receive digital assets. It offers competitive fees, high liquidity, and educational resources.
Blockdaemon
Series B in 2021
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.
Abra is a cryptocurrency platform established in 2014, designed to provide a straightforward and secure environment for individuals and businesses to buy, trade, and borrow against cryptocurrencies. Based in the United States and operational in over 150 countries, Abra facilitates easy conversion between cryptocurrencies and various local fiat currencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, registered investment advisors, and institutions, offering customizable services that allow users to manage their crypto portfolios effectively. With over two million customers and $9 billion processed in transactions, Abra has positioned itself as a trusted solution in the cryptocurrency market, earning recognition as one of the top five crypto wallets. The company is supported by prominent investors, reinforcing its commitment to creating an open and accessible global financial system.
Arcana Network
Seed Round in 2021
Arcana Network operates as a decentralized storage platform tailored for Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains, focusing on enhancing the security and privacy of user data. Its offerings include a comprehensive Privacy Stack that encompasses key management, authentication, identity and access control, and end-to-end encryption. By integrating these features, Arcana empowers developers to create applications that prioritize data protection and user privacy, allowing for the rapid development of secure applications. This approach simplifies the process for developers, enabling them to build privacy-preserving solutions efficiently and effectively.
Blockdaemon
Series A in 2021
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.
MakiSwap
Seed Round in 2021
MakiSwap is a decentralized exchange operating on the Huobi Eco Chain (Heco). It is designed to support the Ethereum Virtual Machine, allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies in a secure and efficient environment. The platform provides advanced features such as analytics, sophisticated charting, and various order types, catering to the needs of professional traders. By leveraging blockchain technology, MakiSwap aims to enhance the trading experience and improve overall transaction efficiency for its clients.
Wintermute
Series B in 2021
Wintermute is a global leader in algorithmic trading for digital assets. With an average daily trading volume of over $5 billion across 350+ tokens on 80+ exchanges, it facilitates OTC trades and provides liquidity provisioning services. Wintermute actively invests in early-stage DeFi projects, supporting the growth of decentralized finance.
Neptune Digital
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Neptune Digital is a blockchain protocol and application development studio focused on Ethereum-based technology on the BSN (Blockchain Based Services) Network inside of China, and the Spartan Network (non-cryptocurrency network) outside of China. Neptune owns and operates Wuhan Chain, the Open Permissioned Ethereum fork on the BSN, and also Non-cryptocurrency Ethereum, an Ethereum fork on the Spartan Network. Neptune works with major global brands, enterprise, and government to help them leverage the power of permissioned and also decentralized blockchain technology without the need for cryptocurrency at Layer 1.
Blockdaemon
Venture Round in 2020
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.
Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.
Abra is a cryptocurrency platform established in 2014, designed to provide a straightforward and secure environment for individuals and businesses to buy, trade, and borrow against cryptocurrencies. Based in the United States and operational in over 150 countries, Abra facilitates easy conversion between cryptocurrencies and various local fiat currencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, registered investment advisors, and institutions, offering customizable services that allow users to manage their crypto portfolios effectively. With over two million customers and $9 billion processed in transactions, Abra has positioned itself as a trusted solution in the cryptocurrency market, earning recognition as one of the top five crypto wallets. The company is supported by prominent investors, reinforcing its commitment to creating an open and accessible global financial system.
Origin Protocol
Corporate Round in 2018
Origin Protocol, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a blockchain platform for decentralized marketplaces within the global sharing economy. Founded in 2017, Origin offers an open-source protocol that leverages the Ethereum blockchain and the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. This platform enables the creation and management of listings for fractional use of goods and services, such as car-sharing and home-sharing, while allowing buyers and sellers to discover one another, make bookings, and leave ratings and reviews without the need for traditional intermediaries. By lowering transaction fees and promoting transparent commerce, Origin aims to empower users and foster a more equitable marketplace ecosystem.
Nexus Mutual
Seed Round in 2018
Nexus Mutual Limited is a London-based company that operates a decentralized insurance platform utilizing blockchain technology, specifically the Ethereum public blockchain. Founded in 2017, it offers a novel alternative to traditional insurance by enabling users to become members and collectively share insurance risks without the involvement of conventional insurance companies. Members can purchase coverage, and their decisions are governed by smart contracts, which ensure transparency and enforceability. Initially, Nexus Mutual launched with a product focusing on earthquake coverage, allowing participants to manage and mitigate risks collaboratively. The platform aims to recreate traditional mutual insurance models on a broader scale, providing an innovative approach to risk management in the insurance industry.
Connext
Convertible Note in 2018
Connext, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Arjun Bhuptani, Layne Haber, and Rahul Sethuram. The company specializes in creating an interoperability protocol that facilitates fast and fully-trustless communication between different blockchains. Its innovative technology aims to foster the formation of an interconnected network of blockchains, commonly referred to as the internet of blockchains. Additionally, Connext provides users with tools to purchase and manage blockchain applications, offering features such as direct card purchases for token acquisition, access to current vaults, decentralized compliance, and walletless signature capabilities.
0x is an open protocol facilitating peer-to-peer token exchange on the Ethereum blockchain.
Status
Funding Round in 2017
Status is a mobile application designed for the Ethereum platform, serving as a browser and messenger that facilitates access to decentralized applications (DApps). It provides users with a secure communication tool that upholds human rights, ensuring private and secure conversations while promoting individual sovereignty. As an open-source application, Status empowers users to chat, transact, and explore a decentralized web, aiming to enhance privacy, reduce censorship risks, and foster transparent economic trade. The platform is committed to building tools and infrastructure that advance a secure, private, and open web3, and encourages community participation and contribution.
Ost powers the Ethereum Application Layer.
Ost technology features the industry’s first seamlessly embeddable Ethereum smart contract wallet — developers don’t need to learn blockchain, users don’t even need to know it’s crypto.
-Turn any user action into a token transfer — e.g. any upvote, like, comment, review, message, consumption, engagement, wager
-Micro-transactions made possible — process tx at fraction of a cent vs. $0.30 + 2.8% Stripe fees
-Enabling the future promises of Libra, already today — simple, easy, peer-to-peer payments, way out ahead of the market
-Regulatory compliant, FinCEN compliant, Apple app-store compliant
-Pepo by Ost is the first crypto-powered app approved by Apple, with in-app purchase and cash-out options
-Numerous 3rd party use cases
Gnosis
Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Founded in 2015, Gnosis is a decentralized infrastructure provider for the Ethereum ecosystem. Initially focused on prediction markets, Gnosis evolved into a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) in late 2020, with a treasury controlling over 150K ETH and 8 Million GNO tokens. In 2021, Gnosis Chain was launched as an Ethereum companion chain for stable transactions using the xDai token. Gnosis incubates products such as Gnosis Safe (a multisig wallet), Cow Protocol (a decentralized exchange), Conditional Tokens (prediction markets), and Zodiac (DAO tooling).
BlockApps
Seed Round in 2016
BlockApps develops an enterprise blockchain platform that enables businesses to build, deploy, and manage Ethereum-based applications. Its flagship product, BlockApps STRATO, facilitates the creation of hybrid private, consortium, and public blockchains. The company serves software startups, IT firms, industry-owned businesses, and Fortune 500 corporations.
Parity Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in London in 2015, Parity Technologies specializes in blockchain infrastructure. It develops open-source software for enterprises to securely interact with the Ethereum blockchain.