Pantera Capital is an investment firm dedicated solely to Bitcoin, other digital currencies, and related companies. Founded in 2003 by Dan Morehead, the firm initially focused on global macro hedge fund investments before transitioning in 2014 to concentrate exclusively on the digital currency sector. Pantera Capital believes that Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize financial transactions, similar to how the Internet transformed communications and commerce. The firm has garnered support from notable shareholders, including Benchmark, Fortress Investment Group, and Ribbit Capital. Through its specialized focus, Pantera Capital aims to capitalize on the growth and innovation within the digital currency ecosystem.
Ethena provides derivative infrastructure in order to transform Ethereum into the first crypto-native yield bearing stablecoin.
InfiniGods
Series A in 2024
At InfiniGods, we are redefining the way people play games through digital ownership. Our team of gaming industry veterans brings real experience in building and scaling games that millions of people have enjoyed. Our mission is to bring this same passion to build blockchain games for everyone.
Morph
Seed Round in 2024
Morph is a fully permissionless EVM L2 that uses a combination of optimistic and zero-knowledge rollup technology to open up new possibilities in banking, gaming, social media, and entertainment. Morph is the first Layer 2 on Ethereum to launch with a decentralized sequencer, which aligns with several important web3 concepts, including decentralization, censorship resistance, and security.
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.
InfiniGods
Seed Round in 2022
At InfiniGods, we are redefining the way people play games through digital ownership. Our team of gaming industry veterans brings real experience in building and scaling games that millions of people have enjoyed. Our mission is to bring this same passion to build blockchain games for everyone.
0x
Series B in 2022
0x is an open protocol that enables seamless peer-to-peer exchange of tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. It serves as a foundational standard for decentralized exchanges, promoting interoperability among various decentralized applications that feature exchange capabilities. By providing a common framework, 0x allows users to convert a wide range of assets into cryptographic tokens, facilitating efficient and decentralized trading.
VALR
Series B in 2022
VALR is a digital asset trading platform based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that enables customers to buy, sell, store, and transfer cryptocurrencies. The platform offers a wide selection of digital assets and incorporates multiple layers of security to ensure the safety of clients' accounts and funds. VALR aims to provide a seamless and secure experience for users while promoting access to financial services at fair and transparent prices. Through its services, VALR contributes to the development of a more inclusive financial system.
Gemini
Series A in 2021
Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded in 2014 by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform for customers to buy, sell, and store digital assets such as bitcoin and ether. Gemini operates under stringent fiduciary obligations and complies with high capital reserve requirements and banking standards. The platform is designed to simplify the digital asset market, offering tools for both individuals and institutional investors to research, purchase, and manage their cryptocurrency portfolios securely. Gemini aims to establish itself as a trusted bridge to the future of money.
Stader Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Stader Labs focuses on developing decentralized financial protocols and applications aimed at efficient stake management on public blockchain networks. The company seeks to serve as a distribution layer for staking while creating protocols and products that enhance the security, decentralization, liquidity, and governance of prominent DPoS blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Terra, Polygon, and Solana. By offering sustainable staking yields from digital assets, Stader Labs provides clients with tools to optimize their staking strategies and contribute to the overall robustness of the blockchain ecosystem.
Offchain Labs
Series B in 2021
Offchain Labs, Inc. is a company based in Princeton, New Jersey, established in 2018. It focuses on developing solutions that enhance the scalability and privacy of Ethereum smart contracts, catering primarily to the gaming industry, financial applications, and consortium blockchains. The company offers a decentralized platform that allows for the development of smart contracts capable of handling a higher volume of transactions while ensuring user privacy. This platform combines the benefits of off-chain approaches, such as lower costs, with the security and simplicity associated with on-chain methods, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for developers and users alike.
Eco
Series B in 2021
Eco is a financial technology company that focuses on enhancing the value of money through innovative software solutions. As a founding contributor to the Eco Protocol, it aims to reshape traditional banking and reward systems. The company has developed Bend, a platform that seeks to improve users' financial experiences by maximizing the utility and effectiveness of their money. Eco's mission centers on empowering individuals to expect more from their financial transactions, ultimately striving to redefine the relationship between people and their money.
Rangers Protocol
Private Equity Round in 2021
Rangers Protocol is a blockchain infrastructure designed for future virtual worlds, offering full compatibility with Ethereum. The platform supports non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and complex applications while enhancing cross-chain capabilities, distributed networks, and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) integration. In addition to its infrastructure, Rangers Protocol develops decentralized products and incentive programs based on decentralized finance (DeFi) principles. These initiatives aim to create a sustainable economic model that allows users to achieve stable profits in the cryptocurrency space through various functions, including token usage, storage, trading, and staking.
Bitso
Series C in 2021
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City. It enables users to buy and sell various cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether, through a user-friendly marketplace. The platform allows customers to trade fractions of cryptocurrencies and make payments using their mobile devices, facilitating seamless transactions in the growing fintech and blockchain sectors. Bitso's focus on accessibility and ease of use positions it as a significant player in the cryptocurrency landscape in Latin America.
Notional Finance
Series A in 2021
Notional is a decentralized protocol for fixed rate, fixed term lending and borrowing of crypto assets on Ethereum. Users can lend or borrow stablecoins at fixed rates of interest for terms of up to six months using a variety of assets as collateral. Notional achieves fixed rate lending via a primitive called fCash, which is redeemable for an underlying currency like DAI upon the fCash token’s maturity date. Notional operates specialized liquidity pools that allow users to efficiently trade cash for fCash and vice versa. The exchange rate that a user receives on their trade implies a fixed rate of interest from the time of trade until the fCash token’s maturity. Notional is flexible and configurable. The protocol can add additional assets for lending and borrowing, additional collateral types, and additional maturities beyond six months. The community intends to broaden Notional’s scope over time to include a wider array of supported assets and extended available maturities. Notional prioritizes security. The protocol team works with industry leaders to ensure that the smart contracts are technically secure and that the economic assumptions applied in the protocol’s design are sound.
Virtue Poker
Seed Round in 2021
Virtue Poker is a decentralized poker platform that leverages Ethereum blockchain technology and peer-to-peer networking to create a secure and transparent online poker experience. The platform aims to provide players with a safe environment for playing poker while enabling them to earn monetary benefits through its innovative system. By utilizing advanced shuffling algorithms and a globally accessible payment system, Virtue Poker seeks to enhance the enjoyment and fairness of online poker, appealing to both casual players and serious enthusiasts.
Liquity
Series A in 2021
Liquity is a decentralized borrowing protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain that offers interest-free loans to users. By allowing borrowers to use Ethereum as collateral, Liquity issues loans in its own USD-pegged stablecoin. The protocol operates under a minimum collateralization ratio, ensuring that loans are adequately secured. This innovative approach enables users to access capital without incurring interest costs, making it an appealing option for those looking to leverage their Ethereum holdings.
Reflexer
Venture Round in 2021
Reflexer Labs, founded in 2020 and based in the USA, is a decentralized finance project focused on developing low-volatility collateral to enhance the stability of the DeFi ecosystem. The company specializes in creating a volatility-dampened synthetic instrument that leverages control theory within smart contracts. This innovative approach allows for the automatic adjustment of collateral supply, mirroring the price patterns of underlying assets while maintaining reduced volatility. By doing so, Reflexer aims to provide a stable and secure foundation for businesses operating in the decentralized finance space, helping them minimize the risks associated with investment losses.
0x
Series A in 2021
0x is an open protocol that enables seamless peer-to-peer exchange of tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. It serves as a foundational standard for decentralized exchanges, promoting interoperability among various decentralized applications that feature exchange capabilities. By providing a common framework, 0x allows users to convert a wide range of assets into cryptographic tokens, facilitating efficient and decentralized trading.
Bitso
Series B in 2020
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City. It enables users to buy and sell various cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether, through a user-friendly marketplace. The platform allows customers to trade fractions of cryptocurrencies and make payments using their mobile devices, facilitating seamless transactions in the growing fintech and blockchain sectors. Bitso's focus on accessibility and ease of use positions it as a significant player in the cryptocurrency landscape in Latin America.
Securrency
Series A in 2020
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the development of a platform for the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Founded in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, with additional locations in Washington, New York City, and Abu Dhabi, Securrency integrates legacy financial services with advanced distributed ledger technologies. Its platform supports seamless transactions across various networks, including Ethereum, Stellar, and Ripple, facilitating both on-chain and off-chain token movements. By providing robust compliance tools and interoperability, Securrency enhances the security, transparency, and efficiency of financial services. The company aims to connect investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital, thereby creating a more accessible financial market.
Eco
Seed Round in 2020
Eco is a financial technology company that focuses on enhancing the value of money through innovative software solutions. As a founding contributor to the Eco Protocol, it aims to reshape traditional banking and reward systems. The company has developed Bend, a platform that seeks to improve users' financial experiences by maximizing the utility and effectiveness of their money. Eco's mission centers on empowering individuals to expect more from their financial transactions, ultimately striving to redefine the relationship between people and their money.
DeSo Foundation
Seed Round in 2020
DeSo is a layer-1 blockchain, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, that recently listed on Coinbase, has accumulated over 1.5 million accounts, and just crossed over $1B in volume transacted on-chain. DeSo is backed by Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Social Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and many others. Our mission is to decentralize social media the same way Bitcoin and Ethereum are decentralizing the financial system. As a layer-1 blockchain, DeSo can be compared to other blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, etc... However, DeSo has several major advantages over these platforms, the largest being that it is designed to power storage-heavy applications (like social applications and marketplaces). To put it in perspective, storing just a 200-character "Tweet" on Ethereum costs ~$80, and costs ~$0.25-$1.00+ on Solana, Avalanche, Polygon, and virtually all other smart contract chains. In contrast, it costs 1/1,000th of a penny on DeSo, which is why breakthrough apps like Diamond, DAODAO, Pearl, OpenProsper, NFTz, and Entre, now possible exclusively on DeSo. Today, social media is even more centralized than the financial industry was prior to the creation of Bitcoin. A handful of private entities effectively control public discourse, and earn monopoly profits off of content that they don't even create. Society’s answer to financial centralization was not to put Warren Buffett in charge of money, it was to use technology, namely Bitcoin, so we could have nobody in charge. We believe the same type of technology will cause this conclusion to ultimately play out in social. DeSo’s advantages make it capable of breaking this status quo for the first time, and bringing competition and innovation back to social in much the same way Bitcoin and Ethereum have done for our financial system. Moreover, if DeSo succeeds, we will no longer need individual "dictators" to set a homogenous moderation policy for hundreds of millions of people.
Tlon
Venture Round in 2019
Tlon Corporation is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on the development of the Urbit software stack, an open-source framework designed to create a new layer over the Internet. This innovative system reimagines the entire software stack, incorporating a replacement for lambda calculus, a new functional programming language, and a purely functional network operating system where address space is treated as property. Tlon owns a significant portion of the address space on the Urbit network, positioning itself to provide hosting services for Urbit ships, which serve as general-purpose personal cloud computers, replacing various existing cloud solutions. In addition to its core offerings, Tlon also provides development and consulting services tailored for investment banks, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms, thereby contributing to the broader adoption and functionality of the Urbit platform.
Flexa
Initial Coin Offering in 2019
Flexa is a payment application that facilitates point-of-sale transactions using cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ether, bitcoin cash, and litecoin. By utilizing a flex code, users can make purchases without needing liquid cash, thereby enhancing the payment experience while ensuring security through a fraud-proof network. The platform also emphasizes consumer control over personal data, allowing customers to share specific information for loyalty and marketing purposes on a voluntary basis. This innovative approach not only prioritizes customer autonomy in data sharing but also streamlines the transaction process, minimizing wait times at the point of sale. Overall, Flexa aims to create a seamless and compliant payment experience that centers on the needs of the customer.
Offchain Labs
Seed Round in 2019
Offchain Labs, Inc. is a company based in Princeton, New Jersey, established in 2018. It focuses on developing solutions that enhance the scalability and privacy of Ethereum smart contracts, catering primarily to the gaming industry, financial applications, and consortium blockchains. The company offers a decentralized platform that allows for the development of smart contracts capable of handling a higher volume of transactions while ensuring user privacy. This platform combines the benefits of off-chain approaches, such as lower costs, with the security and simplicity associated with on-chain methods, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for developers and users alike.
ThunderCore
Series A in 2019
ThunderCore is a public blockchain that offers high performance and is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It utilizes a unique consensus protocol called PaLa, which effectively addresses the scalability challenges associated with blockchain technology, achieving over 4,000 transactions per second and confirmation times of just one second. The platform features low transaction fees, often costing less than a fraction of a cent, which enhances its appeal for decentralized applications seeking both security and scalability. ThunderCore has established a global presence, serving users in over 190 countries and providing a secure environment for transaction confirmations through its innovative blockchain protocol.
Ampleforth
Venture Round in 2018
Ampleforth Limited is a non-profit charitable organization based in San Francisco, California, that operates on an Ethereum-based digital asset protocol. The organization aims to provide a bitcoin token designed to maintain stable purchasing power by adjusting its supply daily in response to market conditions and demand. This unique approach targets the CPI-adjusted purchasing power of the US dollar, ensuring that the number of tokens held in each user's wallet is proportionally increased or decreased according to fluctuations in the market. By doing so, Ampleforth seeks to offer a solution for crypto investors and customers dealing with the volatility of cryptocurrencies.
Blockfolio
Series A in 2018
Blockfolio, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating a mobile application for cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and management. Founded in 2014 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, the application allows users to manage their cryptocurrency holdings by providing real-time prices, market data, and news updates. Users can add various cryptocurrencies to their portfolios, receive alerts on market movements, and connect their accounts with exchanges for automated tracking. Blockfolio aims to keep millions of users informed about developments in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, while maintaining a commitment to free access for both users and token team partners. As of August 2020, Blockfolio operates as a subsidiary of FTX Trading LTD.
Bgogo
Venture Round in 2018
Bgogo aspires to be the cryptocurrency exchange of the community, by the community, for the community. It is the first digital asset exchange with supernode listing authority, designed to list the most high quality and promising digital assets. Bgogo.com is registered in Cayman Islands. Bgogo founders include members from leading Internet companies such as Facebook, Twitter, IBM, Alibaba, etc. The core engineering team consists of several world champions of the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest.
Cypherium
Venture Round in 2018
Cypherium Blockchain, Inc. operates a hybrid blockchain platform that combines proof-of-work and Byzantine fault tolerance consensus mechanisms. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company focuses on scalability, decentralization, and commercial viability. Cypherium’s platform is designed to support developers in creating innovative applications while providing an easy-to-use interface for end users. Its unique consensus mechanism facilitates high transaction throughput and efficient contract execution, making it suitable for enterprise solutions. By promoting protocol interoperability and financial inclusivity, Cypherium aims to deliver a robust distributed ledger technology that enhances privacy and security for businesses.
Ampleforth
Venture Round in 2018
Ampleforth Limited is a non-profit charitable organization based in San Francisco, California, that operates on an Ethereum-based digital asset protocol. The organization aims to provide a bitcoin token designed to maintain stable purchasing power by adjusting its supply daily in response to market conditions and demand. This unique approach targets the CPI-adjusted purchasing power of the US dollar, ensuring that the number of tokens held in each user's wallet is proportionally increased or decreased according to fluctuations in the market. By doing so, Ampleforth seeks to offer a solution for crypto investors and customers dealing with the volatility of cryptocurrencies.
ThunderCore
Seed Round in 2018
ThunderCore is a public blockchain that offers high performance and is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It utilizes a unique consensus protocol called PaLa, which effectively addresses the scalability challenges associated with blockchain technology, achieving over 4,000 transactions per second and confirmation times of just one second. The platform features low transaction fees, often costing less than a fraction of a cent, which enhances its appeal for decentralized applications seeking both security and scalability. ThunderCore has established a global presence, serving users in over 190 countries and providing a secure environment for transaction confirmations through its innovative blockchain protocol.
Origin Protocol
Seed 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.
Codex Protocol
Seed Round in 2018
Codex is the decentralized title registry for the $2 trillion arts & collectibles (“A&C”) ecosystem, which includes art, fine wine, collectible cars, antiques, decorative arts, coins, watches, jewelry, and more. Powered by the BidDex native token, the Codex Protocol is open source, allowing third party players in the A&C ecosystem to build applications and utilize the title system. Codex’s landmark application, Biddable, is a title-escrow system built on the Codex protocol, which solves long-standing challenges in auctions: non-performing bidders, lack of privacy, and bidder access.
Mithril
Initial Coin Offering in 2018
MITH is a ERC-20 social media token on the Ethereum Blockchain. Mithril will be integrated directly into new and existing social media networks to reward users and their operator for their contributions to the network. MITH will launch as a utility token on Lit, an innovative social media platform that addresses the needs of this current generation of users. This younger generation of social media users seeks a platform that addresses both their needs as early crypto adopters as well as their evolving needs in social media. With MITH tokens, users will be able to spend it across the MITH application ecosystem, such as dating services, premium content channels, and live-stream applications. The Mithril Merchant Network aims to allow retail acceptance of MITH as a payment method, beginning with Taiwan, Singapore, and HK retailers at launch. The MITH network, armed with its user base of social influencers, will be a highly-desirable customer base which Mithril Merchant Network partners will benefit through a deep MITH integration.
Bitstamp
Venture Round in 2014
Bitstamp Limited is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Luxembourg and Berkeley, California. The company operates a digital currency marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of various cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, litecoin, ethereum, ripple, and bitcoin cash. Bitstamp is designed to provide a secure, transparent, and reliable platform for both individuals and institutions, enabling users to trade between traditional currencies and cryptocurrencies. The exchange emphasizes user-friendly services to promote trust and ease of access in the rapidly evolving digital currency market.
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