Pantera Capital

Founded in 2003, Pantera Capital is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. Since 2014, it has focused exclusively on investing in Bitcoin, other digital currencies, and blockchain technology companies, believing in the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies for global payments.

Ryan Barney

Associate

Mary Blackburn

Associate

Paul Brodsky

Partner

David Cheung

Partner

Nolan Ford

Associate

Semir Gabeljic

Associate

Ron Glantz

Investor

Matt Gorham

Investor

Cosmo Jiang

General Partner

Sean Lim

Limited Partner

Jed McCaleb

Investor

Dan Morehead

Founder and Managing Partner

Harsehaj Singh

Associate

Lauren Stephanian

Partner

Alexis Teplitchi

Investor

Paul Veradittakit

Partner

Heidi Von Allmen

Chief Investment Officer, Pantera Bitcoin Fund and Hedge Fund Analyst

Past deals in Bitcoin

Arch

Series A in 2025
Arch is a Blockchain Infrastructure Premier Bitcoin-Native Application Platform

Mezo

Series A in 2024
Mezo is a bitcoin economic layer network that provides fast and cheap bitcoin transactions to hold tokens while earning yield.

EDX Markets

Series B in 2024
EDX Markets operates as a digital asset marketplace. It caters to the needs of both crypto-native firms and large financial institutions. The company trades in various cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. EDX Markets combines innovative technology with financial services to enable safe and compliant trading of digital assets. It also provides trading resources and a UAT Environment for its users. The company is also known for its focus on hiring crypto talent, as stated by its CEO, Jamil Nazarali.

CoinDCX

Series D in 2022
Founded in 2018, CoinDCX specializes in crypto-enabled financial services. It focuses on developing borderless financial services for simplified capital flow, offering powerful wallets and robust security. The company empowers traders with industry-first products tailored to individual trading experiences, risk tolerances, and frequencies. Its mission is to democratize finance and make investments accessible to everyone.

Gemini

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2014 by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Gemini is a leading cryptocurrency exchange and custodian based in the United States. It offers customers the ability to buy, sell, and securely store digital assets while adhering to stringent regulatory standards.

BitOasis

Series B in 2021
BitOasis is a cryptocurrency trading platform established in 2015 by co-founders Ola Doudin and Daniel Robenek. The company provides a digital asset wallet and exchange that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of cryptocurrencies. It focuses on cash-based emerging markets, offering a multi-signature wallet and exchange service that enhances asset protection and security for users. BitOasis aims to create a secure and regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, catering to both retail and institutional clients in the region. By ensuring a safe environment for transactions, BitOasis seeks to simplify access to crypto assets for investors.

BitClout

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
BitClout is an open-source social media platform that builds a Proof-of-Work blockchain for its users. BitClout is a new type of social network that speculates on people and posts with real money, and it’s built from the ground up as its own custom blockchain. Its architecture is similar to Bitcoin, only it can support complex social network data like posts, profiles, follows, speculation features, and much more at significantly higher throughput and scale.

Abra

Series C in 2021
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.

Vauld

Series A in 2021
Vauld is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform founded in 2018, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India. It provides a comprehensive online platform where users can lend, borrow, and trade various crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several stablecoins. Vauld's services include token borrowing, liquidity management, interest rate information, and repayment solutions, all aimed at enhancing the user experience in managing digital assets. The platform also offers integration services for enterprises, exchange solutions, and funds tracking, allowing for a seamless and efficient approach to crypto transactions. By treating cryptocurrencies as a distinct asset class, Vauld aims to facilitate user-friendly banking services leveraging blockchain technology.

Bitso

Series C in 2021
Founded in 2014, Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform headquartered in Mexico City. It enables users to buy, sell, and trade various cryptocurrencies securely using their mobile devices or other devices.

BitClout

Funding Round in 2021
BitClout is an open-source social media platform that builds a Proof-of-Work blockchain for its users. BitClout is a new type of social network that speculates on people and posts with real money, and it’s built from the ground up as its own custom blockchain. Its architecture is similar to Bitcoin, only it can support complex social network data like posts, profiles, follows, speculation features, and much more at significantly higher throughput and scale.

Vauld

Seed Round in 2020
Vauld is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform founded in 2018, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India. It provides a comprehensive online platform where users can lend, borrow, and trade various crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several stablecoins. Vauld's services include token borrowing, liquidity management, interest rate information, and repayment solutions, all aimed at enhancing the user experience in managing digital assets. The platform also offers integration services for enterprises, exchange solutions, and funds tracking, allowing for a seamless and efficient approach to crypto transactions. By treating cryptocurrencies as a distinct asset class, Vauld aims to facilitate user-friendly banking services leveraging blockchain technology.

Bitso

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2014, Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform headquartered in Mexico City. It enables users to buy, sell, and trade various cryptocurrencies securely using their mobile devices or other devices.

Coinme

Venture Round in 2020
Coinme operates the largest licensed cryptocurrency cash exchange in the United States, providing a nationwide network of bitcoin ATMs, a digital wallet, and exchange services. Through partnerships with Coinstar and MoneyGram, customers can buy and sell bitcoin with cash at thousands of locations in 48 states. The company also offers an enterprise-grade API and tools that enable legacy financial systems and merchants to crypto-enable their operations, along with consumer products to buy, store, and manage digital currencies. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, Coinme aims to broaden access to digital currencies and facilitate easy, secure transactions.

Blockfolio

Series A in 2019
Blockfolio, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a mobile application for cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and management. Founded in 2014 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, Blockfolio's application enables users to build and monitor their cryptocurrency portfolios, providing real-time prices, market data, and news updates from prominent figures in the crypto sector. The platform also facilitates automated portfolio tracking by integrating with users' exchange accounts, allowing for seamless management of investments. With millions of users, Blockfolio is recognized for its commitment to providing free access and valuable insights, helping individuals stay informed about the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape. As of August 2020, Blockfolio operates as a subsidiary of FTX Trading LTD.

ErisX

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

Flexa

Initial Coin Offering in 2019
Flexa facilitates secure, privacy-focused transactions using cryptocurrencies at point-of-sale. It offers consumers control over their personal data sharing for loyalty and marketing purposes, enabling dynamic opt-in options.

SparkSwap

Series A in 2019
SparkSwap is a cryptocurrency exchange established in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is notable for being the first exchange built on the Lightning Network, which enhances transaction efficiency and minimizes counterparty risk. The platform allows users, including cryptocurrency miners and traders, to exchange Bitcoin and Litecoin effectively. By integrating features of both centralized and decentralized exchanges, SparkSwap offers a unique trading experience that prioritizes security and speed in cryptocurrency transactions.

Alluva

Initial Coin Offering in 2019
Alluva is a company that operates an analyst marketplace for cryptocurrency investments, aiming to support institutions and individuals by providing transparent evaluation of blockchain projects. It designs a blockchain-based DApp that enables users to predict and rate crypto assets, rewarding accurate calls with native tokens and allowing those tokens to be used in the Alluva Store. The platform uses a contributor model that quantitatively and qualitatively rates cryptocurrencies, providing investors with tools to identify projects with mass adoption potential while helping to steer clear of scams. Alluva was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Ampleforth

Venture Round in 2018
Ampleforth Limited is a non-profit charitable organization based in San Francisco, California, focused on providing an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency designed to maintain stable purchasing power. The organization has developed a digital asset protocol that adjusts the supply of its currency daily in response to market conditions and demand. This unique mechanism enables the currency to target the Consumer Price Index-adjusted purchasing power of the US dollar, allowing for proportional increases or decreases in the number of units held in users' wallets. By facilitating diversification and offering a stable alternative in the volatile cryptocurrency market, Ampleforth aims to support crypto investors and enhance their purchasing power through innovative financial solutions.

ErisX

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

Blockfolio

Series A in 2018
Blockfolio, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a mobile application for cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and management. Founded in 2014 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, Blockfolio's application enables users to build and monitor their cryptocurrency portfolios, providing real-time prices, market data, and news updates from prominent figures in the crypto sector. The platform also facilitates automated portfolio tracking by integrating with users' exchange accounts, allowing for seamless management of investments. With millions of users, Blockfolio is recognized for its commitment to providing free access and valuable insights, helping individuals stay informed about the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape. As of August 2020, Blockfolio operates as a subsidiary of FTX Trading LTD.

Coinsuper Fintech

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2017 and based in Hong Kong, Coinsuper is a cryptocurrency exchange that focuses on providing professional digital asset trading and tailored services for both individual and institutional investors. The company has developed a trading platform that combines traditional financial markets with the cryptocurrency landscape, aiming to enhance accessibility and efficiency within the crypto space. Coinsuper boasts a team of experienced professionals in financial technology and cryptocurrency, employing robust security measures such as SSL encryption, multi-signature wallets, and offline capital management to ensure the safety and stability of its operations. The platform is designed to connect financial institutions, professional investors, and strategic partners, facilitating a well-structured trading environment that prioritizes security, customer service, and operational excellence.

Basis

Initial Coin Offering in 2018
Basis is a company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing an algorithmic cryptocurrency protocol designed to regulate supply and maintain purchasing power. The protocol functions similarly to the operations of traditional central banks, which manage fiscal debt to stabilize economic conditions. Basis employs sophisticated algorithms to expand or contract the cryptocurrency's supply in response to market demands, ensuring its value remains stable over time.

Ampleforth

Venture Round in 2018
Ampleforth Limited is a non-profit charitable organization based in San Francisco, California, focused on providing an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency designed to maintain stable purchasing power. The organization has developed a digital asset protocol that adjusts the supply of its currency daily in response to market conditions and demand. This unique mechanism enables the currency to target the Consumer Price Index-adjusted purchasing power of the US dollar, allowing for proportional increases or decreases in the number of units held in users' wallets. By facilitating diversification and offering a stable alternative in the volatile cryptocurrency market, Ampleforth aims to support crypto investors and enhance their purchasing power through innovative financial solutions.

BitOasis

Venture Round in 2018
BitOasis is a cryptocurrency trading platform established in 2015 by co-founders Ola Doudin and Daniel Robenek. The company provides a digital asset wallet and exchange that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of cryptocurrencies. It focuses on cash-based emerging markets, offering a multi-signature wallet and exchange service that enhances asset protection and security for users. BitOasis aims to create a secure and regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, catering to both retail and institutional clients in the region. By ensuring a safe environment for transactions, BitOasis seeks to simplify access to crypto assets for investors.

Koinex

Seed Round in 2017
Koinex is a multi-cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform established in 2017 and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It enables real-time trading of various cryptocurrencies through a peer-to-peer exchange model, allowing buyers to place bids and sellers to set asking prices for their assets. The platform was designed to support the growing demand for cryptocurrency transactions and facilitate a seamless trading experience for its users.

BitGo

Series B in 2017
BitGo is a leading institutional digital asset financial services company that provides security, custody, and liquidity solutions. It supports over 200 coins and tokens, with over $2 billion in assets under management. BitGo's platform offers multi-signature security-as-a-service solutions for individuals and enterprises, enabling secure transactions and portfolio management. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

ShapeShift

Series A in 2017
ShapeShift is a digital currency exchange platform established in July 2014, designed to facilitate the instant conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins. The platform distinguishes itself by allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies without the need for user accounts or registration, thereby enhancing privacy and reducing risks associated with personal information and funds. In the summer of 2019, ShapeShift introduced a new platform that empowers users to self-custody their crypto assets while providing functionalities to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive cryptocurrencies independently of third-party involvement. Additionally, the company operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017. ShapeShift is led by industry veteran Erik Voorhees.

BitPesa

Series A in 2017
BitPesa Ltd. is a digital currency exchange based in Karen, Kenya, that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. Founded in 2013, the company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to streamline business payments and trade between Africa and the global market. BitPesa provides both individuals and institutions with wholesale cryptocurrency liquidity, ensuring fast settlement and a range of currency options. Recognized for its security measures and liquidity, it holds the distinction of being the first blockchain company licensed by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and adheres to strict Know Your Customer (KYC) practices. The company has successfully traded over $500 million, establishing itself as a leading player in the African cryptocurrency exchange landscape.

Coins.ph

Series A in 2016
Coins.ph is a blockchain-based financial platform that provides a mobile wallet enabling consumers and small businesses to access a suite of digital financial services. The wallet supports transfers, bill payments, mobile top-ups, and the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, along with merchant payments and ATM cash pickup. The platform aims to simplify financial transactions by leveraging mobile devices and blockchain technology, delivering direct access to digital payments, remittance services, and online shopping. Founded in 2014, Coins.ph is based in Pasig City, Philippines.

Abra

Series A in 2015
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.

Ripio

Seed Round in 2015
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.

BitPesa

Venture Round in 2015
BitPesa Ltd. is a digital currency exchange based in Karen, Kenya, that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. Founded in 2013, the company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to streamline business payments and trade between Africa and the global market. BitPesa provides both individuals and institutions with wholesale cryptocurrency liquidity, ensuring fast settlement and a range of currency options. Recognized for its security measures and liquidity, it holds the distinction of being the first blockchain company licensed by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and adheres to strict Know Your Customer (KYC) practices. The company has successfully traded over $500 million, establishing itself as a leading player in the African cryptocurrency exchange landscape.

BTCJam

Series A in 2014
BTCJam is a bitcoin lending platform that facilitates online personal loans for users worldwide, having served over 100,000 individuals across more than 200 countries. The company aims to provide affordable credit by employing a proprietary credit scoring algorithm to assess borrowers' repayment potential. BTCJam enables users to apply for loans with competitive interest rates starting at 6.7% APR and offers investment opportunities that average 19% APR for those looking to earn interest on their bitcoin. The platform is integrated with Coinbase, ensuring simple and efficient bitcoin transfers for both borrowers and investors.

ChangeCoin

Seed Round in 2014
ChangeCoin is a micropayment infrastructure for the Internet that specializes in the fields of micropayments, bitcoin, social commerce, digital currencies, and payments. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Korbit

Series A in 2014
Korbit, Inc., founded in 2013 by Kangmo Kim, Louis Jinhwa Kim, and Tony Lyu, is a Seoul-based company that provides online bitcoin exchange, wallet, and merchant processor services. Korbit utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate global money transfers in under half an hour, allowing users to securely buy, sell, and exchange cryptocurrency with bank-level security. As of September 26, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of NXC Corporation.

Bitaccess

Seed Round in 2014
Bitaccess is an Ottawa-based technology company founded in 2013 that provides access to public blockchain technology and digital assets. It develops software and hardware solutions for fintech infrastructure, including compliance, security, and customer onboarding, and also manufactures Bitcoin ATMs. The company serves clients in multiple countries and emphasizes secure, accessible, and easy-to-use blockchain-enabled financial transactions, leveraging smart contracts and hardware security modules to publish data on blockchains and enable near-instant onboarding.

Bitstamp

Venture Round in 2014
Bitstamp, established in 2012, is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in London, with offices in Luxembourg and California. It operates a global digital currency marketplace, facilitating the buying and selling of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Bitcoin Cash for both individual and institutional clients. The company is committed to providing secure, transparent, and reliable trading services.

Xapo

Series A in 2014
Xapo is a financial services company that operates a digital banking and bitcoin security platform. It offers a two-product approach: an easy-access bitcoin wallet for everyday use and a locked-down security vault for secure, long-term storage, reflecting a balance between convenience and protection. The platform provides a digital wallet and digital vault, enabling users to manage bitcoin accounts, perform peer-to-peer payments, and access additional features such as a global card, all designed to support bitcoin transactions and storage on a global scale. By combining traditional banking tools with advanced security for digital assets, Xapo aims to provide a trusted, integrated solution for individuals and businesses seeking secure, convenient bitcoin storage and payments.

Ripio

Seed Round in 2014
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.

Gliph

Seed Round in 2013
Gliph, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a text messaging application designed for secure communication and transactions, particularly involving Bitcoin. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gliph enables users to connect with others while maintaining control over the personal information they choose to share. Its platform includes mobile applications for iPhone and Android, a mobile web interface, and a desktop web client, facilitating a private messaging system and a peer-to-peer marketplace. The application allows users to link their accounts to online wallets, enabling seamless money transfers through a straightforward text messaging interface without requiring technical expertise.
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