Digital Finance Group, established in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, is a venture capital investment firm specializing in cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and blockchain technology. The firm primarily targets first-class blockchain projects, particularly in the United States, and has expanded its international presence since 2017 with a focus on a Singapore-centered global market strategy. With over 200 employees, Digital Finance Group manages assets totaling over $550 million, divided between primary and secondary market investments. Its portfolio includes early investments in notable companies like Bloq, Brave Browser, Ledger X, and Circle. The firm aims to invest in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, and web3 sectors, positioning itself among the leading entities in blockchain infrastructure and ecosystem development. Through its forward-thinking investment approach, Digital Finance Group has delivered substantial returns for its partners.
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PrismaStake
Seed Round in 2024
PrismaStake is a pioneering decentralized staking platform that empowers users to generate passive income through cryptocurrency staking. Its innovative, multi-chain platform enables users to stake various digital assets, including ETH and altcoins, democratizing access to cryptocurrency and offering secure, flexible staking options.
Earn Network
Seed Round in 2023
Community driven marketplace for liquid investments. Driving Millions towards Billions: Connecting DeFi to Global Economy
Ledger
Series C in 2023
Ledger is a prominent company specializing in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company has become a leader in the market with over one million hardware security devices sold across more than 165 countries. Its flagship products, including the Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X, are designed for secure management of cryptocurrencies, featuring built-in displays and connectivity options for ease of use. For enterprises, Ledger offers Ledger Vault, a fully managed SaaS solution that safeguards substantial amounts of multiple cryptocurrencies while addressing physical and IT security threats. Additionally, Ledger is actively engaged in the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sector, utilizing its secure hardware technology to connect sensors and machines to blockchain-based assets. The company also operates a production facility in Vierzon, France, and maintains offices in San Francisco.
Sumi Network
Venture Round in 2023
Sumi Network operates in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and virtual-currency industries. The company offers a decentralized storage system known as Sumi SILK (Storage Integrated Learning Knowledgebase), which converts data into efficient vector database files, facilitating faster searches. Additionally, Sumi Network provides a wallet-to-wallet messenger service, Sumi, which enables effective and powerful communication in the Web3 environment. The company also offers products like Sumi Notes and Storage, contributing to the blockchain service sector.
ChainSafe Systems
Series A in 2022
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.
Ternoa
Seed Round in 2022
Ternoa is a technology company based in Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, specializing in blockchain solutions for secure and anonymous data transfer. Founded in 2013, Ternoa's innovative technology facilitates digital transmission, allowing users to safely store and manage encrypted data through decentralized storage providers. By employing multi-party cryptography, the company ensures the long-term integrity of data, particularly in the context of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Ternoa's approach eliminates the need for intermediaries, enabling seamless and secure access to digital information for users worldwide.
DAM
Pre Seed Round in 2022
DAM is developing a protocol for a cross-chain portfolio-backed stablecoin, known as dPRIME, which operates on the Moonbeam network. This innovative protocol allows borrowers to deposit multiple tokens in a single transaction, enhancing their purchasing power and facilitating vault maintenance. By accepting a wider array of blockchain-secured assets as collateral, DAM aims to provide greater flexibility and immediate utility in scaling native liquidity across different networks. The dPRIME stablecoin serves as a key component in this ecosystem, aiming to streamline the process for users seeking to leverage their digital assets for various financial activities.
Titan Industries
Private Equity Round in 2022
Titan's Next Generation Mining Pool offers a powerful North American alternative and a way for the continent’s Bitcoin miners to achieve the efficiency and scale enjoyed by miners in other regions. We offer a highly efficient public (permissioned) and private Bitcoin Mining Pool Services. For more information please visit titan.io. Built by miners for miners, Titan makes mining easy, profitable, and scalable. Titan was formed and founded within Bloq in 2018, by Ryan Condron, Jeff Garzik and Matthew Roszak. Most mining management software options are either incomplete or difficult to scale.
metameet
Seed Round in 2022
At FRUSS, we want to set a new standard for online meetings and social experiences. We believe that virtual online experiences should be fun and engaging, not boring and networking and socializing should feel as natural as it does in person. We believe that future of online virtual experiences is hybrid, allowing both virtual and in person attendees to seamlessly engage and mingle, making travel a choice, not a requirement. How we make it happen? By combining all available virtual engagement technologies (videoconferencing, instant messaging, webcasting, AI robo-advisors, VR experiences, collaborative online gaming) into one single easy to use and device agnostic platform for purposes of humans sharing knowledge with, connecting with and doing business with other humans.
Ruby Protocol
Venture Round in 2022
Ruby Protocol is a cross-chain privacy protocol focused on enhancing data management in the Web 3 environment. It provides individuals with greater ownership and control over their private data through a platform that utilizes functional encryption. This technology enables a fine-grained approach to data monetization, allowing users to protect their privacy while engaging with decentralized applications. By prioritizing individual privacy and data management, Ruby Protocol aims to empower users in the evolving landscape of digital interactions.
Astar Network
Venture Round in 2022
Astar Network is a multi-virtual machine scalable smart contract platform on Polkadot supporting cutting-edge layer 2 like Rollups.
Airwaive
Seed Round in 2022
Airwaive is a company that facilitates connections between wireless service providers and property owners, including both residential and commercial spaces. By leveraging blockchain technology, Airwaive aims to decentralize wireless broadband networks, enhancing affordability and accessibility for users. The company assists in the establishment of access points for wireless networks, which supports the development of small cell networks. This approach allows property owners to monetize their land and services by hosting wireless hotspots, thereby generating additional revenue while contributing to improved wireless connectivity in their areas.
MyCointainer
Seed Round in 2022
MyCointainer operates a digital wallet that simplifies access to the cryptocurrency landscape. It enables users to earn rewards from the decentralized economy through mechanisms such as staking, master nodes, and airdrops. By facilitating these processes, MyCointainer aims to accelerate global cryptocurrency adoption and provide users with benefits from various digital assets. The company has secured financial licenses to ensure a safe, transparent, and user-friendly environment for both individuals and entities. With a team experienced in the emerging cryptoeconomy, MyCointainer is positioned to connect communities worldwide and meet the evolving needs of the digital finance sector.
Subsquid
Series A in 2022
Subsquid provides a query node infrastructure with a high level of customization and scalability to make blockchain data usable. Subsquid offers an easy way to build and deploy a custom ETL or GraphQL API for on-chain data.
Kingdom Karnage
Seed Round in 2022
Kingdom Karnage is a gaming studio that specializes in the development of mobile games, notably a cross-platform virtual trading card game available for PC and Android. The studio focuses on creating indie games featuring various characters, campaigns, and gameplay modes, allowing users to enjoy an engaging gaming experience on their mobile devices. Through its innovative approach, Kingdom Karnage aims to capture the interest of players looking for unique and immersive gaming experiences.
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.
OpenRelay
Seed Round in 2021
OpenRelay is a distributed relayer of fine order book infrastructures. The company's latest product, Rivet, is a blockchain gateway service powered by breakthrough open-source technology to make blockchain clients operationally manageable at any scale. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Lenexa, Kansas.
Kibo Finance
Seed Round in 2021
Kibo Finance is a developer of a decentralized finance options trading platform that enables users to trade a variety of assets, including cryptocurrencies, gold, and stocks. The platform is designed to cater to advanced options traders, providing a comprehensive solution for their trading needs. Kibo Finance emphasizes fair pricing and aims to offer the highest rewards in the options trading market. By facilitating borderless trading, it allows users to engage in transactions without complications, enhancing the overall trading experience.
CoinList
Series A in 2021
CoinList is a leading platform in the digital finance sector, focused on facilitating the launch and growth of innovative digital assets. The company provides a comprehensive token distribution service that connects blockchain projects with potential investors prior to their asset listings on other exchanges. CoinList supports various stages of crypto investment, including token sales, distribution, trading, lending, staking, and access to decentralized finance opportunities. Users can trade and store a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, through its mobile app and website, CoinList.co. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including validators, miners, founders, CEOs, and crypto enthusiasts, ensuring they have access to new tokens and crypto-specific services. CoinList's mission is to be the most trusted brand in digital finance while expanding access for early adopters and fostering innovation within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Talisman
Seed Round in 2021
Talisman is a community-owned crypto wallet designed specifically for the Polkadot and Kusama blockchain ecosystems. It offers a browser extension that enables users to securely store, send, and receive digital assets while connecting to various web3 applications. The wallet provides an intuitive interface for investors to participate in crowd loans, acquire cryptocurrencies, and view non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By focusing on community ownership and user-friendly features, Talisman aims to enhance the overall experience of engaging with decentralized finance and blockchain technology.
Zenlink
Series A in 2021
Zenlink is a cross-chain blockchain network based in China, founded in 2020. It serves as a central hub for asset trading, enabling users to engage in seamless cross-chain transactions. The platform offers features such as the Zenlink DEX Protocol, which provides a unified trading framework, and the Zenlink DEX Module, allowing parachains to integrate decentralized exchange capabilities. Users benefit from low fees, low slippage, and high-speed trading, all within a single platform that minimizes the complexities associated with multiple chains. Additionally, the Zenlink Token facilitates governance and incentivizes participation in the ecosystem, supporting long-term network development.
NGRAVE
Seed Round in 2021
NGRAVE is a company that specializes in providing a comprehensive solution for managing cryptocurrency securely. It has developed a hardware wallet that ensures private keys are never exposed, maintaining their security by keeping them completely offline during key generation and transaction signing. This design protects against malicious hacking and online threats, allowing users to store their cryptocurrency safely. NGRAVE's offerings include a hardware wallet and a key backup system, positioning the company as a leader in secure crypto management solutions.
Mintable
Series A in 2021
Mintable is a digital marketplace specializing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs), where users can create, buy, and sell digital items. The platform leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the creation, management, browsing, and exchange of NFTs, providing a seamless experience for both creators and collectors. By simplifying the process of minting and trading digital assets, Mintable aims to make it easier for individuals to engage with cryptocurrency and the growing NFT ecosystem.
Integritee
Seed Round in 2021
Integritee is a Zurich-based company founded in 2021 that offers a scalable public blockchain solution designed for the secure processing of sensitive business and personal data. Its platform facilitates collaboration among businesses on sensitive information while ensuring that all parties maintain control and transparency regarding the usage of their data. By leveraging blockchain technology, Integritee enables individual developers and firms to create platforms that capitalize on consumer data without compromising privacy or exposing themselves to data breaches. This decentralized Web3 network aims to empower businesses to work together on sensitive data securely.
t3rn
Seed Round in 2021
t3rn is a blockchain-based hosting platform founded in 2020 and based in Lisbon, Portugal. The company focuses on providing fast, secure, and cost-efficient solutions for cross-chain executions by utilizing its modular stack for storage, validation, settlement, and consensus. Its platform allows for interoperable execution and composable collaboration, featuring smart contracts stored in a public registry that can be accessed by any user. Developers who contribute to this open-source repository have the opportunity to receive compensation whenever their smart contracts are utilized, promoting an ecosystem that rewards innovation and collaboration within the blockchain community.
XCarnival
Seed Round in 2021
XCarnival is a company focused on the crypto sector, functioning as a crypto influencer while also developing a synthetic asset platform. This platform offers users exposure to a variety of cryptocurrencies through synthetic markets that facilitate asset swapping. Additionally, XCarnival provides limited market options and a brokerage service designed to optimize and liquidate assets. By enabling investments in NFT assets without direct involvement in their underlying assets, XCarnival aims to create innovative solutions for asset leasing, pawning, and lending within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Rmrk
Seed Round in 2021
RMRK is a non-fungible token (NFT) platform that operates on the Kusama blockchain, which is part of the Polkadot network. It provides a framework for NFT creators to develop complex and versatile digital assets, termed as "NFT legos." This innovative system allows NFTs to possess unique capabilities, such as owning other NFTs and responding to specific commands. RMRK also supports the creation of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) through NFTs, allowing for fractional ownership and collective control by groups of investors. The platform's design prioritizes extensibility, enabling creators to build a diverse ecosystem of interconnected NFTs, thus expanding the potential uses and functionalities of digital assets without relying on parachains or smart contracts.
Enjin
Venture Round in 2021
Enjin is a prominent blockchain project founded in 2009 by Maxim Blagov and Witek Radomski, recognized for its pioneering role in the NFT and metaverse space. The company has developed a comprehensive technology stack that facilitates the integration of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into various applications, particularly in gaming. Enjin's offerings include the Enjin Wallet 2.0, which allows seamless interaction with NFT-enabled apps, and Beam, a tool for distributing NFTs via QR codes. Additionally, NFT.io serves as a dedicated marketplace for NFT transactions. Enjin is also instrumental in launching Efinity, a specialized NFT chain on the Polkadot network designed for optimal NFT functionality. Since 2019, indie developers have leveraged Enjin's tools to incorporate NFTs without requiring extensive blockchain development skills, thereby fostering innovation in virtual economies and enhancing business strategies related to user acquisition and monetization.
Meme.com
Seed Round in 2021
Meme.com is a platform focused on meme markets and trend exploration. It offers a content management system that enables users to engage with meme creation and monetization. The platform allows users to stake meme tokens, which incentivizes the creation and contribution to specific memes. This system enables users to mint memetic tokens that reflect the perceived value of the trends or memes they represent. Through this innovative approach, Meme.com aims to capitalize on the growing cultural significance of memes in digital communication.
Cryptocurrencies.Ai
Venture Round in 2021
Cryptocurrencies.Ai Inc., founded in 2018 by Hisham Khan and Shann Bernard, is a Brooklyn-based company that develops software designed to assist traders and investors in the cryptocurrency market. The platform combines both centralized and decentralized elements, offering services that include portfolio rebalancing, risk analysis for diversification, and tools for backtesting and optimization. By providing these intelligent trading solutions, Cryptocurrencies.Ai aims to enhance the decision-making process for users looking to navigate the complexities of cryptocurrency investments.
Unique Network
Series A in 2021
Unique Network, established in 2019 and headquartered in Gibraltar, is a venture capital firm specializing in investments within the blockchain infrastructure sector, specifically focusing on companies developing non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Stratos Network
Seed Round in 2021
Stratos is the next generation of decentralized Data Mesh that provides scalable, reliable, self-balanced storage, database, and computation network. Stratos strives to make decentralized data adoption easier for the blockchain industry and Web 3.0. Stratos designs Proof of Traffic consensus to best incentivize all participants in the network to build a sustainable and prosperous decentralized infrastructure.
Parami
Seed Round in 2021
Parami Protocol is a developer of a decentralized platform that aims to create a user-centric, tokenized advertising economy utilizing blockchain technology. The company offers a comprehensive protocol stack that facilitates the integration of decentralized identifiers (DIDs) compliant with the W3C DID standard. Parami specializes in managing identities, including the registration, updating, and revocation processes, while aggregating both social media and blockchain identities. This structure allows users to receive payments and control their preference data, ensuring they maintain full ownership of their personal information. Additionally, Parami Protocol plans to provide aggregators for various DID standards, further expanding its capabilities within the decentralized identity ecosystem.
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.
zCloak Network
Seed Round in 2021
zCloak Network is a privacy-focused infrastructure provider that specializes in decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable computation. The company seeks to empower users by decentralizing the storage and computation of personal data, ensuring that this information resides on user devices rather than centralized servers. Utilizing a STARK-based zero-knowledge virtual machine (ZK-VM) integrated into a browser extension, zCloak Network ensures the integrity of user computations. Its World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)-compatible DID system reflects real-world legal status and reputation within decentralized social frameworks. This allows individuals to leverage their real-world data for applications in decentralized finance, identity verification, and biometric solutions without compromising their privacy. Furthermore, zCloak Network is chain-agnostic, offering its identity and zero-knowledge proof services across multiple public blockchains.
Hypermine
Series A in 2021
Hypermine is a technology company that specializes in developing cryptographic security and identification platforms. Their solutions enable users to access applications through a singular identity without the need for traditional credentials, enhancing both security and user privacy. With a foundation in distributed systems, machine learning, and cryptography, Hypermine offers a range of services including consultation, training, and product development aimed at helping enterprises transition to blockchain technology. Additionally, the company supports clients in establishing cryptocurrency mining operations and encourages the adoption of decentralized currencies, promoting a more secure and liberated digital environment for consumers.
ETHA
Seed Round in 2021
ETHA Labs is a community-driven incubator focused on fostering DeFi projects to promote mass adoption by reducing entry barriers for both institutional and retail users. The ecosystem consists of two main segments: ETHA Lab (Build), which develops essential infrastructure and tools for DeFi, and ETHA Lab (Incubate), which encourages innovation in external DAO-based DeFi initiatives. Additionally, ETHA operates as a protocol-agnostic yield optimizer, utilizing Ethereum and Polkadot technologies to streamline access to optimal yields across various platforms. A key component of the platform, ETHA Lend, aims to maximize returns from DeFi liquidity pools while supporting a wide array of digital assets. Overall, ETHA seeks to simplify the complexities associated with DeFi investments, and its ecosystem is powered by the ETHA token, which plays a crucial role in governance and operational functions.
PolkaFoundary
Funding Round in 2021
PolkaFoundry is a platform for creating borderless and frictionless DeFi & NFT apps. It is designed to unleash developers to explore new horizons of the DeFi & NFT landscape.
Shadows Network
Seed Round in 2021
Shadows Network is a decentralized platform that facilitates the issuance, trading, lending, and borrowing of synthetic assets. By utilizing a unique algorithmic framework, the platform allows users to engage in various financial services centered around synthetic assets and derivatives. Shadows Network aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem for digital asset transactions, leveraging its protocol to enhance accessibility and efficiency in the management of these financial products.
Stake Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Stake Technologies is a company focused on developing essential decentralized protocols for Web3.0. Its primary objective is to create infrastructure that enables individuals to maintain ownership of their data, rights, and overall digital autonomy. The firm provides a multi-virtual machine smart contract platform, which assists businesses in implementing blockchain solutions that address scalability challenges. By offering systems that enhance scalability, privacy, and interoperability, Stake Technologies aims to support enterprises in effectively integrating advanced technologies into their operations.
P0x Labs
Seed Round in 2021
P0x labs is the team behind Manta Network is a privacy-preserving technology operating on the Polkadot blockchain.
HydraDX
Seed Round in 2020
HydraDX is a decentralized exchange and cross-chain liquidity platform that aims to streamline liquidity for all cryptocurrency assets. By utilizing a substrate blockchain development framework, HydraDX offers an open, neutral, and autonomous protocol that allows for the integration of various assets into a single shared liquidity pool, enhancing efficiency across networks. The platform is designed to facilitate communication with other networks, ensuring that Ethereum-based assets and others achieve liquidity within its ecosystem. Governed by its community of users, liquidity providers, and validators, HydraDX prioritizes a permissionless and collaborative approach to digital asset liquidity, providing a composable base layer for investors.
Reef Finance
Venture Round in 2020
Reef Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that operates on the Polkadot network, focusing on cross-chain functionality. Established in 2019 by CEO Denko Mancheski, the platform provides a liquidity aggregator and yield engine that facilitates trading with access to liquidity from both centralized exchanges (CEXes) and decentralized exchanges (DEXes). It offers services such as smart lending, borrowing, staking, and mining, all powered by an artificial intelligence-driven personalized yield engine. Reef Finance was notably the first project launched on Binance Launchpool, emphasizing its innovative approach within the DeFi landscape. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
KiraCore
Private Equity Round in 2020
KIRA is a financial hub connecting decentralized Web3 applications. As an integral part of the Web3 stack KIRA enables value settlement between dApps and largest interconnected networks in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Thanks to uncapped value at stake originating from both real world and interchain space KIRA provides secure Layer 1 platform for deploying decentralized applications and issuing digital assets.
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.
CENTRE
Seed Round in 2018
CENTRE is an open-source, decentralized crypto-powered consumer payment network. It is an open-source set of protocols and a network scheme that allows money to flow between wallets just like information between browsers, email between mail services, and texts between SMS providers. By removing artificial economic borders, they enable a more efficient and inclusive global marketplace.
Circle
Funding Round in 2018
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.
SatoshiPay
Seed Round in 2017
SatoshiPay Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in a micropayments platform designed for content publishers. Founded in 2014, it enables content providers to monetize various digital goods, including articles, images, and videos, through a bitcoin payment system. The platform features a one-click content paywall, ad-block paywall, donation options, as well as integration capabilities via a WordPress plugin and API. Additionally, SatoshiPay facilitates B2B cross-border money transfers and offers a blockchain-based instant payments solution, ensuring secure transactions through enterprise-grade encryption and multi-signature authorization. The company is supported by prominent entities such as Axel Springer and the Stellar Development Foundation.
LedgerX
Series B in 2017
LedgerX LLC operates an online institutional derivatives exchange platform for digital currencies, facilitating smooth trading of futures and options. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company has sought registration with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to function as a swap execution facility and derivatives clearing organization. The platform is designed to support physical settlement of contracts, block trading, and algorithmic trading, catering to both individual traders and institutions in the cryptocurrency market. As a subsidiary of NYBX LLC, LedgerX aims to enhance the trading experience in the evolving digital currency landscape.
RSK Labs
Seed Round in 2017
RSK Labs Limited, headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in developing bitcoin-based contract platforms. Its flagship product, RSK, is an open-source smart contract platform that facilitates a two-way peg with Bitcoin. This enables merge-mining, rewarding Bitcoin miners while allowing them to actively participate in the smart contract revolution. The company aims to enhance the Bitcoin ecosystem by facilitating smart contracts, near-instant payments, and higher scalability.
Ripio
Series A in 2017
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.
Credit Dream
Seed Round in 2017
Credit Dream provides a better and cheaper credit option in developing nations. The company's differentials consist of a methodology of self-analysis that links psychographic elements of the individuals, financial viability of the dream and a long-term and personalized relationship with the client.
PopChest
Seed Round in 2017
PopChest, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Santa Monica, California, operates an open platform for video distribution that enables content creators to earn money through a decentralized solution. The platform utilizes bitcoin micropayments to facilitate direct compensation for creators from viewers, eliminating the need for advertisements and subscriptions. This approach allows audiences to engage with video makers without requiring sign-ups or long-term commitments, fostering a more direct and rewarding connection between creators and their audience.
Ripio
Series A in 2017
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.
Brave Software
Seed Round in 2017
Brave Software Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, develops internet security software with a focus on enhancing browsing speed and safety for users. The company offers a privacy-oriented web browser that blocks invasive advertisements and online trackers while providing a streamlined browsing experience. Brave aims to transform the online advertising ecosystem through a blockchain-based digital advertising platform that utilizes micropayments and a novel revenue-sharing model. This approach enables content creators to increase their revenue share and offers users a less cluttered web experience. Ultimately, Brave Software seeks to create a safer and more efficient online environment that benefits users, publishers, and advertisers alike.
Unocoin
Seed Round in 2016
Unocoin is a mobile wallet service based in Tumakuru, India, that facilitates the buying, selling, storing, and acceptance of bitcoins. Launched in 2013, it is available on iOS and Android platforms, allowing users to manage their cryptocurrency through features such as printing paper wallets, importing bitcoin addresses, and withdrawing bitcoins to these wallets. Additionally, Unocoin provides a cryptocurrency trading platform that offers users access to real-time market data and supports a trading application programming interface. This platform is designed to cater to both casual users and high-volume traders by enabling secure trading and dynamic fee structures.
Purse
Seed Round in 2016
Purse operates a peer-to-peer marketplace aimed at enhancing the utility of Bitcoin in global commerce. By offering significant discounts, such as 15% off on Amazon purchases, Purse incentivizes consumers to spend their Bitcoin rather than merely holding it. The platform allows users to easily buy Bitcoin with a credit card, streamlining the purchasing process and addressing the challenges associated with using cryptocurrency for everyday transactions. Furthermore, Purse enables users to trade gift cards for cryptocurrencies, providing additional flexibility and savings on regular purchases. Overall, Purse seeks to create a frictionless shopping experience while promoting the adoption of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash in online marketplaces.
Yours
Seed Round in 2016
Yours, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in a blockchain-based social network and mobile application. The platform allows users to earn bitcoin cash for their contributions, which include creating content, voting, and commenting. As of September 29, 2020, Yours, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Bayesian Group. The company's focus on integrating cryptocurrency into social interactions distinguishes it in the digital content landscape.
Bloq
Seed Round in 2016
Bloq, Inc. is a provider of enterprise software solutions focused on blockchain technology. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company develops BloqEnterprise, a comprehensive blockchain infrastructure that allows users to create, update, customize, and analyze various blockchain networks, whether private, public, or permissioned. In addition to BloqEnterprise, Bloq offers BloqCloud for blockchain management, BloqLabs for tokenization solutions, and Metronome, a cross-blockchain cryptocurrency. The company also operates a digital currency wallet that provides cryptocurrency services. With a team of experienced blockchain developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, Bloq aims to support global enterprises in building and managing blockchain-enabled ecosystems.
Bitso
Seed Round in 2015
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, providing users with a marketplace where they can trade fractions of various digital assets. Bitso's platform is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to conduct transactions and make payments via mobile devices. By focusing on the fintech and blockchain sectors, Bitso aims to enhance accessibility to cryptocurrency trading for users in Mexico and beyond.
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