Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz, established in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The company specializes in investing in software businesses, with a focus on sectors such as bio + healthcare, artificial intelligence, consumer, enterprise, fintech, and infrastructure. It typically invests in startups at various stages, from seed to late-stage, with a flexible investment range of $0.025 million to $50 million. The firm is known for its focus on disruptive technology and has raised multiple funds to support its investment strategy.

Anish Acharya

General Partner

Eric Alby

Partner

Ryan Allen

Partner

Seema Amble

Partner

Katia Ameri

Partner

Jeffrey Amico

Partner and Director of Crypto Startup School

Marc Andrusko

Partner

Alicia Barone

Events Partner

Alyssa Del Bene

Partner

Peter Blackwood

Partner

Michael Blau

Partner

Matt Bornstein

Partner

Katherine Boyle

General Partner

Jeff Bramel

Partner, Investing

Sam Broner

Partner

Elena Burger

Deal Partner

Quinten Burgunder

Partner

LeeAnn Caballero

Partner

Bennett Carroccio

Partner

Martin Casado

General Partner, Investing

Connie Chan

General Partner

Sharon Chang

Operating Partner

Zachary Chen

Associate Partner

Frank Chen

Partner

Alexander Chia

Partner

Zach Cohen

Investor

Annie Collins

Investment Partner

Emma Cooper

Deal Analyst and Chief of Staff

Michael Copeland

Partner

Brian Crnkovich

Partner

Sebastian Cua

Partner and Chief of Staff

Stacy D'Amico

Operating Partner

Allison Davis

Partner

Zach Dicker

Partner

Jay Drain Jr.

Partner, Crypto

Kevin Dulsky

Partner

JT Evans

Partner

Bryan Faust Ph.D

Investing Partner

Ethan Ferreira

Partner

Pamon Forouhar

Partner, Business Operations

David Garcia

Partner

John Garcia

Firm Operations Partner

Joel de la Garza

Operating Partner

Caroline Goggins

Investing Partner, Growth team

Emily Graff

Partner

Lydia Green

Deal Operations Partner

Michele Griffin

Partner

Robin Guo

Investment Partner

Austin Guzman

Partner

David Haber

General Partner

Andrea Hall

Partner on the Go-to-Market team

Mason Hall

Partner

Tom Hammer

Partner

Elizabeth Harkavy

Partner

Ronnie Harris

Partner

Leila Abu-Sharr

Partner, Market Development

Tawny Holguin

Partner

Ben Horowitz

Co-Founder and General Partner

Oliver Hsu

Partner

Nicole Irvin

Partner

Mindy Isenstein

Partner

Peter Johnson

Partner

Jeff Jordan

General Partner

Justin Kahl

Partner

Amy Kalokerinos

Partner

Brad Kern

Operating Partner

Bryan Kim

Partner

Blake Kim

Partner, Enterprise Capital Network

Troy Kirwin

Investment Partner

James Kissell

Partner, GTM Network

L. William Krause

Board Partner

Scott Kupor

Investment Partner

Peter Lauten

Partner

Andrew Lee

Partner

Jennifer Li

General Partner

Yoko Li

Partner

Ginger Liau

Partner, Bio Fund

Kristine Lipscomb

Partner

Bowen Liu

Investing Partner

Seth Lobree

Partner

Insiya Lokhandwala

Partner

Isaiah Lott

Partner

Joshua Lu

Investing Partner, Games Fund One

Josh Lu

Investing Partner, GAMES FUND ONE

Valentina Marzorati

Partner

Daren Matsuoka

Partner

Mark McAndrew

Partner

Ryan McEntush

Partner

Taylor McFadden

People Practices Partner

Mehul Mehta

Deal Partner

Michelle V.

Investment Partner

Jeanne Moeschler

Partner

Jason Mok

Operating Partner, Corporate Development

John O'Farrell

Advisory Partner

Wahab Owolabi

Partner

Steve Papa

Board Partner

Nelson Perla-Ward

Partner

Jessica Peterson

Partner - EBC Program and Operations Manager

Becky Pferdehirt Ph.D

Investment Partner

Jewel Pi

Partner

Ben Portney Ph.D

Investment Partner

Rajko Radovanovic

Investment Partner

Alex Rampell

General Partner

Santiago Rodriguez Lebrija

Partner

Maggie Romero

Co-COO and Operating Partner, Bio+Health

Jason Rosenthal

Operating Partner and Head of Crypto Startup Accelerator

Jay Rughani

Investing Partner

Katherine Rundell

Partner, Creators and Consumer GTM

Michael Sandwick

Partner, Consumer

Gil Shafir

Partner

Ian Shannon

Partner, Corporate Council

Laura Shores

Partner

Jeffrey Silverstein

Partner

Steven Sinofsky

Board Partner

Andrew Smith

Partner

Jack Soslow

Partner

Matt Spence

Partner

Nicole Stanners

Fundraise and IR Partner

Angela Strange

General Partner

Jeffrey Stump

Operating Partner

Jamie Sullivan

Partner

Satish Talluri

Partner

Kimberly Tan

Investment Partner

Carol Tang

Partner

Adela Tomsejova

Partner, Bio + Health

Dalton Turay

Partner

Gabriel Vasquez

Partner

Melissa Wasser

Partner, Capital Network

Margit Wennmachers

Operating Partner

Tyler Wilson

Partner

Daisy Wolf

Investing Partner

Carra Wu

Partner, Crypto Investments

Kevin Wu

Partner

Guy Wuollet

Partner

Shangda Xu

Partner

Zeya Yang

Partner

JJ Yu

Partner, Capital Network

Past deals in Crypto

Story Protocol

Series B in 2024
Story Protocol is a web3 technology developer focused on transforming the creation of narrative universes. The company provides a platform that allows creators to develop, govern, and license intellectual property on-chain, fostering ownership and motivation. By enabling the construction of an ecosystem of story components that can be remixed and composed, Story Protocol empowers creators to build narratives with clear incentives and control over their intellectual property.

Tapi

Series A in 2024
Tapi is a fintech company that specializes in providing e-wallet solutions and merchant services for both online and in-store transactions. The company offers a range of financial technology services aimed at facilitating seamless transactions and improving financial management. Their payment solutions include digital payment processing, which allows businesses to integrate various payment methods. Tapi's e-wallet services enable consumers to manage their transactions conveniently via mobile wallets that include balance management and transaction history features. For merchants, the company provides tools for accepting payments in multiple environments, along with analytics and reporting tools to effectively track sales. Additionally, Tapi supports cross-border transactions, offering services for international payments and currency exchange, while implementing robust security measures to prevent fraud and protect data.

Splitting Me

Seed Round in 2024
Splitting Me uses NFTs to unlock the benefits of real estate investments with just one cent.

Quantinium

Seed Round in 2024
Quantinium is an innovative company that offers a decentralized wireless network designed to enhance internet connectivity. It introduces a unique blockchain infrastructure characterized by its speed, security, and reliability, standing out as the first layer 1 blockchain to successfully integrate decentralization, scalability, sustainability, and cybersecurity. At the core of its offerings is Quantum Wi-Fi, a peer-to-peer, quantum-resistant global Software-defined Wireless Network (SDWN) that addresses current challenges in telecommunications. This technology fosters collaboration among service providers and transforms isolated Wi-Fi networks into interconnected ecosystems. By enabling users to share their surplus internet capacity, Quantum Wi-Fi creates a marketplace for internet connectivity, akin to the disruption seen in the transportation sector with ridesharing services. Additionally, Quantinium provides a purpose-built ledger that supports decentralized applications and a standardized approach for various asset types, enhancing the overall functionality of its network.

Splitting Me

Seed Round in 2023
Splitting Me uses NFTs to unlock the benefits of real estate investments with just one cent.

Splitting Me

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Splitting Me uses NFTs to unlock the benefits of real estate investments with just one cent.

Niftmint

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Niftmint is a technology company specializing in Non-Fungible Token (NFT) commerce infrastructure. It streamlines the process for brands and organizations to offer NFTs directly on their own channels, providing a seamless customer experience. Niftmint handles all crypto and wallet management, enabling customers to purchase NFTs using credit cards, with Niftmint facilitating the minting and custody processes. The platform integrates with existing commerce platforms, eliminating the need for customers to navigate third-party crypto environments.

Yield Guild Games

Initial Coin Offering in 2023
Yield Guild Games (YGG), founded in 2018 and based in Quezon City, Philippines, is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on investing in non-fungible tokens used in virtual worlds and blockchain-based games. The company aims to build the largest virtual world economy by optimizing community-owned assets for maximum utility and sharing profits with its token holders. YGG also invests in early-stage token and equity deals within web3, gaming studios, and the infrastructure supporting industry growth.

Createra

Series A in 2023
Createra is a web3 company focused on empowering users to create immersive 3D worlds and games. The company provides a creator-oriented programming platform that facilitates content creation, gameplay, and community engagement. By offering advanced tools and technologies, Createra enables creators to develop an interconnected metaverse, allowing them to enhance their offerings and receive rewards for their contributions. The underlying philosophy of Createra is that creativity is an inherent talent possessed by everyone, which drives its mission to make the creation of digital experiences accessible to all.

Aztec

Series B in 2022
Aztec specializes in developing privacy-focused technologies for Ethereum-based transactions. It is renowned for creating PLONK, a leading standard in zero-knowledge proofs, enabling fast, private interactions on the public blockchain. The company's research team has made significant contributions to Layer 2 solutions on Ethereum and possesses extensive expertise in deploying intricate cryptosystems within Web3 environments. Aztec Network recently unveiled an advanced version of zk.money, showcasing its Aztec Connect SDK's ability to facilitate seamless integrations with prominent DeFi protocols like Lido and Element Finance. The company is currently working on building a secure, encrypted blockchain secured by Ethereum.

Matter Labs

Series C in 2022
Matter Labs is a blockchain technology company founded in 2018, with its headquarters in Berlin, Germany, and an additional presence in George Town, Cayman Islands. The company focuses on scaling Ethereum through the implementation of zero-knowledge proofs, which facilitate secure interactions between untrusted parties on the network. Matter Labs aims to enhance public blockchain adoption by providing solutions that improve scalability and privacy. Its technology allows decentralized applications to operate more efficiently while ensuring verifiable computation, enabling parties to prove integrity without compromising privacy. The company's mission is driven by a commitment to creating an open and free alternative to existing financial systems.

Uniswap

Series B in 2022
Uniswap Labs is a software company founded in 2018 by Hayden Adams, who created the Uniswap Protocol, a decentralized platform for swapping digital assets. The protocol has facilitated $2.75 trillion in transaction volume since its inception. Uniswap Labs focuses on developing widely used decentralized finance (DeFi) products, including a user-friendly web interface, a self-custody mobile wallet, and an API tailored for professional market participants. The platform empowers liquidity providers and traders by offering a financial marketplace that is open and accessible to all. Utilizing smart contracts, it enables secure and decentralized on-chain conversions of assets, allowing users to trade tokens directly without intermediaries while defining asset prices based on the liquidity staked in the system.

PROOF

Series A in 2022
PROOF is a podcast dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The program features interviews with both emerging and established NFT artists, delving into various aspects of the NFT ecosystem, including generative art, NFT gaming, and the metaverse. Additionally, PROOF highlights entrepreneurs who are developing innovative tools for creators and collectors in the digital art space. The podcast is hosted by Kevin Rose, a recognized figure in the technology and investment sectors, known for his influence in the tech community and contributions to angel investing. PROOF also offers subscribers exclusive access to free NFT drops, special events, and other benefits, enhancing their engagement with the NFT community.

Lead

Funding Round in 2022
Lead Bank is a commercial bank based in Garden City, Missouri, established in 1928. It provides a comprehensive range of banking and financial services aimed at promoting economic growth for businesses. The bank offers business accounts, cash management, credit card services, and business loans, along with online and mobile banking options. Additionally, Lead Bank specializes in transaction and financial advisory services, including interim executive placements, financial and strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions advisory, private equity placements, capital sourcing, and business valuations. Through its division, Lead Business Advisors, the bank also delivers advisory services that encompass bookkeeping and business brokerage.

Clockwork Labs

Series A in 2022
Clockwork Labs is a game studio that specializes in creating massively-multiplayer societal games, emphasizing social interaction and cooperation rather than solely combat. The studio is developing a crypto-based role-playing gaming platform that allows users to personalize virtual land and engage in gameplay that integrates with the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Players can earn rewards in the form of mint Hex cryptocurrency coins, promoting an engaging experience that combines gaming with economic incentives. This approach aims to foster community and collaboration among players while offering opportunities for earning within the gaming environment.

PartyDAO

Venture Round in 2022
PartyDAO is a decentralized platform that builds multiplayer crypto software and products. It was formed in May 2021 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Entropy

Seed Round in 2022
Entropy provides crypto custody services to keep private keys secure and make assets available on demand. Its services specialize in creating a decentralized network leveraging advanced threshold cryptography and multi-party computation. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in New York.

Metatheory

Series A in 2022
Metatheory Inc. is an interactive technology and entertainment company focused on developing Web3 games and interactive content designed to foster community engagement and social experiences. The company aims to inspire imagination by connecting individuals globally through immersive environments created from cross-generational intellectual properties. By leveraging blockchain technology, Metatheory empowers users with digital ownership and audience-driven story development, allowing gamers to engage in fun gameplay while exploring new virtual worlds. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of community-driven adventures, creating a platform where creativity and social interaction thrive.

Loop Crypto

Seed Round in 2022
Loop Crypto is an online payment platform designed to simplify cryptocurrency transactions. It offers a crypto payment gateway that facilitates autopay for non-custodial wallets. This service is built on a web3 native non-custodial payment processor, allowing clients to engage in efficient and secure payment methods within the web3 ecosystem. By prioritizing safety and user autonomy, Loop Crypto aims to enhance the experience of digital currency transactions.

Sky Mavis

Series C in 2022
Sky Mavis is a technology company focused on developing decentralized applications and services, particularly within the realms of blockchain and video gaming. As a blockchain studio, it creates immersive virtual worlds featuring player-owned economies and marketplaces for trading digital assets. This innovative approach empowers gamers with economic freedom, allowing them to buy and sell collectibles, thereby enhancing their gaming experience and engagement. Sky Mavis aims to redefine the landscape of digital gaming through its commitment to creating practical applications that leverage blockchain technology.

Battlebound

Seed Round in 2022
Battlebound is a developer of a multiplayer social platform that utilizes blockchain technology to enhance the creature-collecting genre of video games. The platform allows players to engage in play-to-earn experiences, enabling them to share in the value generated through gameplay. Players can create their own servers, participate in mini-games, and connect with other collectors within a collaborative gaming environment. By fostering community interactions, Battlebound aims to evolve the gaming experience and provide opportunities for players to earn rewards while enjoying their favorite games.

WorldCoin

Funding Round in 2022
World is a company that connects users through a privacy-focused network designed for secure digital asset management. It offers a digital currency platform that emphasizes both privacy and transparency using a permissionless blockchain. The World App enables users to securely store their World ID, manage digital assets, and access various Mini Apps, promoting global connectivity and trust. Additionally, World provides an iris-scanning device that enhances digital identity security by storing biometric information, which helps discourage spammers from creating multiple accounts. This combination of secure identity management and digital currency aims to facilitate a reliable and user-friendly digital environment.

WorldCoin

Series B in 2022
World is a company that connects users through a privacy-focused network designed for secure digital asset management. It offers a digital currency platform that emphasizes both privacy and transparency using a permissionless blockchain. The World App enables users to securely store their World ID, manage digital assets, and access various Mini Apps, promoting global connectivity and trust. Additionally, World provides an iris-scanning device that enhances digital identity security by storing biometric information, which helps discourage spammers from creating multiple accounts. This combination of secure identity management and digital currency aims to facilitate a reliable and user-friendly digital environment.

Optimism

Series B in 2022
Optimism is a decentralized infrastructure platform focused on enhancing Ethereum's scalability and transaction speed. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company operates as a public benefit corporation, balancing the financial interests of shareholders with the broader needs of the community and society. Optimism develops open-source software that enables developers to build on the Ethereum blockchain more efficiently, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs to ensure the validity of state updates. By promoting fair access to public goods on the internet, Optimism aims to create a responsible and sustainable ecosystem that benefits both businesses and the wider community.

Lido

Venture Round in 2022
Lido is a developer of an open-source liquid staking platform that enhances the Ethereum network's block validation capabilities. The platform addresses challenges related to initial cryptocurrency staking by allowing users to stake their assets and receive synthetic native tokens of equivalent value. These tokens can be utilized across various decentralized finance applications, enabling users to earn yield while maintaining liquidity. Lido's middleware operates on the Ethereum blockchain, ensuring perpetual access through multiple interfaces and channels.

Tapi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tapi is a fintech company that specializes in providing e-wallet solutions and merchant services for both online and in-store transactions. The company offers a range of financial technology services aimed at facilitating seamless transactions and improving financial management. Their payment solutions include digital payment processing, which allows businesses to integrate various payment methods. Tapi's e-wallet services enable consumers to manage their transactions conveniently via mobile wallets that include balance management and transaction history features. For merchants, the company provides tools for accepting payments in multiple environments, along with analytics and reporting tools to effectively track sales. Additionally, Tapi supports cross-border transactions, offering services for international payments and currency exchange, while implementing robust security measures to prevent fraud and protect data.

Aleo

Series B in 2022
Aleo provides a platform for building fully private applications using zero-knowledge technology. It offers a comprehensive toolkit that includes an application runtime environment, allowing software to compile, execute, and finalize its state autonomously. Aleo also supports a statically-typed programming language called Leo, designed specifically for private application development on the Aleo blockchain. The company engages its community through blogs and incentive programs to test the bounds of its decentralized technology.

Phantom

Series B in 2022
Phantom is a digital wallet specifically designed for decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It functions as a multichain wallet, allowing users to manage their cryptocurrency and NFT assets across various blockchain networks, with a primary focus on Solana. The Phantom wallet is available on multiple platforms, including mobile devices and browser extensions, enhancing accessibility for users engaged in digital finance. The wallet leverages secure and transparent digital ledger technology, enabling users to safely store, buy, send, receive, and swap tokens, as well as collect NFTs, all within a user-friendly interface.

BreederDAO

Series A in 2022
BreederDAO is a blockchain technology company specializing in the production of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for the gaming industry. It functions as an asset factory, focusing on high-volume creation of in-game assets tailored to the needs of major gaming guilds in the Metaverse. By providing a custom API toolkit, BreederDAO enables developers to integrate player-driven economies into their games. The company's offerings include breeding and crafting mechanisms, which optimize asset traits to enhance in-game yields. This approach allows game developers to empower players to generate new assets or NFTs, thereby enriching the overall gaming experience and driving engagement in Play-To-Earn ecosystems.

Autograph

Series B in 2022
Autograph is a technology company that creates a platform for fans to engage with sports, entertainment, and cultural content through personalized digital experiences. It aggregates multimedia content, including podcasts, blogs, videos, and social media posts, tailored to users' favorite teams and creators. In addition to providing this content, Autograph offers digital collectibles and curated experiences in partnership with athletes, entertainers, and brands. The platform also focuses on non-fungible tokens that connect athletes, artists, and brands more closely with their communities. These unique digital collections not only provide access to engaging content but also unlock rewards such as signed merchandise and exclusive event invitations, thereby enhancing the connection between fans and their favorite public figures.

Nitra

Seed Round in 2022
Nitra is a financial technology company focused on enhancing the healthcare industry through efficient and transparent solutions. The company offers a platform that provides machine learning-powered financial software, including credit cards, loans, accounts, payments, and expense management tailored for medical professionals. Nitra's tools help healthcare providers streamline their spending and manage payments in one centralized location, offering a clear overview of daily expenses. The Nitra Visa Business Card rewards users with benefits for every transaction and provides access to discounts through a network of partners. By simplifying accounting and receipt reconciliation, Nitra aims to support healthcare providers in balancing patient care with efficient practice management, delivering modern technology and dedicated support to the sector.

Nansen

Series B in 2021
Nansen Limited is a blockchain analytics company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The firm develops a software-as-a-service platform that enhances on-chain data by integrating it with a comprehensive database of millions of wallet labels. This analytic tool assists cryptocurrency investors in identifying opportunities, conducting due diligence, and managing their portfolios through real-time dashboards and alerts. Nansen's services are designed to provide users with valuable insights into the blockchain landscape, facilitating informed decision-making in the dynamic crypto market.

PleasrDAO

Seed Round in 2021
PleasrDAO is a blockchain-aligned collective comprised of a group of crypto investors who collaborate to acquire high-value non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The organization focuses on purchasing iconic digital assets and exploring innovative concepts, such as fractionalizing these significant pieces. By doing so, PleasrDAO aims to make ownership of expensive NFTs more accessible to a wider audience, allowing community members to participate in the ownership of notable digital items.

Mysten Labs

Series A in 2021
Mysten Labs is a web3 infrastructure company committed to facilitating the mass adoption of decentralized technologies. The company develops essential tools and foundational infrastructure that enhance the security and usability of web3 applications. By improving interoperability across multiple blockchain networks, Mysten Labs enables developers to concentrate on delivering superior user experiences rather than navigating the complexities of lower-level blockchain integrations. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to accelerate the development and adoption of decentralized services, positioning itself as a key player in the evolution of the web3 ecosystem.

Iron Fish

Series A in 2021
Iron Fish is a cryptocurrency that prioritizes privacy and accessibility within the blockchain space. As a Layer 1 blockchain, it ensures robust privacy protections for every transaction conducted on its platform. The company aims to create private blockchain networks that are accessible to a global audience, employing an efficient syncing technique that supports low-resource clients, including mobile devices and websites. By focusing on these aspects, Iron Fish seeks to uphold the principles of cash in an increasingly digital environment.

Mem Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
Mem Protocol is a company focused on enhancing social media services through decentralized technologies. It provides a human-centric tool that enables users to store their social media history and professional experiences in secure, cryptographic vaults. The platform allows individuals to ask and answer questions across diverse topics, facilitating access to important articles and personalized feeds of insightful responses. By prioritizing user privacy and data security, Mem Protocol aims to create a more connected and informed community within the web3 ecosystem.

Setter

Seed Round in 2021
Setter is a smart contract wallet that invites mainstream users into the fold and bridges the gap between web2-to-web3 commerce with ease.

Faraway

Series A in 2021
Faraway is a Miami-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in developing hyper-social blockchain games. The firm focuses on creating decentralized game economies that empower players to earn tokens and engage in competitive leaderboards. By leveraging blockchain technology, Faraway aims to enhance the gaming experience, allowing players from around the world to participate in a vibrant and interactive environment.

Cryptosys

Seed Round in 2021
Cryptosys is a blockchain-based digital entertainment platform.

WorldCoin

Venture Round in 2021
World is a company that connects users through a privacy-focused network designed for secure digital asset management. It offers a digital currency platform that emphasizes both privacy and transparency using a permissionless blockchain. The World App enables users to securely store their World ID, manage digital assets, and access various Mini Apps, promoting global connectivity and trust. Additionally, World provides an iris-scanning device that enhances digital identity security by storing biometric information, which helps discourage spammers from creating multiple accounts. This combination of secure identity management and digital currency aims to facilitate a reliable and user-friendly digital environment.

CoinSwitch

Series C in 2021
CoinSwitch is a leading cryptocurrency exchange aggregator based in India, designed to simplify the complexities of cryptocurrency trading for everyday users. With over 20 million registered users, CoinSwitch enables individuals to easily invest in a variety of cryptocurrencies through a user-friendly platform. Users can make one-time purchases or set up systematic investment plans, allowing for flexible investment strategies. In addition to trading, CoinSwitch provides educational resources that help users understand the cryptocurrency market and make informed decisions. The platform features the Crypto Rupee Index, which aids users in analyzing market sentiments. Committed to expanding accessibility to cryptocurrency, CoinSwitch aims to establish itself as a comprehensive wealth-tech destination for Indian investors, facilitating a seamless experience for managing all aspects of their crypto transactions.

Sky Mavis

Series B in 2021
Sky Mavis is a technology company focused on developing decentralized applications and services, particularly within the realms of blockchain and video gaming. As a blockchain studio, it creates immersive virtual worlds featuring player-owned economies and marketplaces for trading digital assets. This innovative approach empowers gamers with economic freedom, allowing them to buy and sell collectibles, thereby enhancing their gaming experience and engagement. Sky Mavis aims to redefine the landscape of digital gaming through its commitment to creating practical applications that leverage blockchain technology.

Angle Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
Angle Protocol focus on offering stablecoins pegged to currencies like the euro as an alternative to dollar-centric tokens.

Dapper Labs

Series D in 2021
Dapper Labs Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing blockchain-based gaming platforms and collectibles. The company is best known for NBA Top Shot, which utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and enhance digital engagement for sports fans. Dapper Labs focuses on creating immersive experiences that allow consumers to connect more intimately with their favorite brands, fostering vibrant communities and enabling fans to actively participate in content creation. Its innovative approach offers users secure ownership and new avenues for digital interaction, positioning Dapper Labs as a leader in the intersection of entertainment and blockchain technology.

Yield Guild Games

Venture Round in 2021
Yield Guild Games (YGG), founded in 2018 and based in Quezon City, Philippines, is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on investing in non-fungible tokens used in virtual worlds and blockchain-based games. The company aims to build the largest virtual world economy by optimizing community-owned assets for maximum utility and sharing profits with its token holders. YGG also invests in early-stage token and equity deals within web3, gaming studios, and the infrastructure supporting industry growth.

Helium

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.

TrueFi

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
TrueFi is a decentralized protocol for uncollateralized on-chain lending. The aim is for TrueFi to become the ultimate market-driven, automated credit rating and lending system, freeing money to move wherever it creates the most value instantly. On TrueFi, lenders enjoy competitive rates and full transparency of how their assets are utilized. Meanwhile, borrowers get access to fast, fixed rate loans with no collateral requirements, all while building an on-chain credit history. The process of vetting borrowers for creditworthiness and approving new loans is in the hands of holders of TRU, the TrueFi platform token. TrueFi was developed by TrustToken, the same team that launched and grew TUSD and four other leading stablecoins into asset-backed tokens trusted by many, attested live on-chain and now moving billions of dollars in monthly volume across +100 trading partners and 112 countries.

Archblock

Venture Round in 2021
Archblock is a financial technology company that focuses on bridging institutional capital with decentralized finance (DeFi) through innovative web3-enabled products. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Archblock operates the TrustToken platform, which facilitates the creation of asset-backed tokens for global trading. The company emphasizes transparency and accessibility in lending by connecting institutional lenders and fund managers to DeFi markets. Its offerings include a modular suite of tools that allows institutions to create and manage stablecoins, tokenize real-world assets, and securely manage portfolios. Archblock's platform ensures compliance with fiduciary responsibilities and provides a legal framework that enforces smart contract terms, thereby enhancing the integrity of financial transactions.

Faraway

Seed Round in 2021
Faraway is a Miami-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in developing hyper-social blockchain games. The firm focuses on creating decentralized game economies that empower players to earn tokens and engage in competitive leaderboards. By leveraging blockchain technology, Faraway aims to enhance the gaming experience, allowing players from around the world to participate in a vibrant and interactive environment.

Valora

Series A in 2021
Valora is a mobile crypto wallet that aims to simplify the use of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance for individuals around the world. Its platform is designed for accessibility, allowing users, even those with basic smartphones, to send, save, and spend crypto with the same ease as sending a text message. Valora's application emphasizes user-friendly navigation while ensuring robust cryptographic security and privacy features, enabling secure money transfers across borders with a simple tap. By leveraging blockchain technology, Valora seeks to empower the estimated 6 billion smartphone users globally, making digital currencies practical and usable in everyday transactions.

Zed Run

Series A in 2021
Zed Run builds a virtual stable of champions and uses skill to dominate on the racetrack against global competitors. They have the skill to live not only on the blockchain but in an open market.

OpenSea

Series B in 2021
OpenSea is a peer-to-peer marketplace dedicated to the trading of crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It facilitates the buying and selling of various digital assets, including gaming items and virtual goods, all secured by blockchain technology. Users can engage in transactions through smart contracts, which enhance security and trust in the trading process. The platform aims to streamline the exchange of these digital assets, making it accessible for anyone interested in the world of crypto collectibles. By providing a user-friendly interface and robust infrastructure, OpenSea has established itself as a leading marketplace in the burgeoning NFT space.

Phantom

Series A in 2021
Phantom is a digital wallet specifically designed for decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It functions as a multichain wallet, allowing users to manage their cryptocurrency and NFT assets across various blockchain networks, with a primary focus on Solana. The Phantom wallet is available on multiple platforms, including mobile devices and browser extensions, enhancing accessibility for users engaged in digital finance. The wallet leverages secure and transparent digital ledger technology, enabling users to safely store, buy, send, receive, and swap tokens, as well as collect NFTs, all within a user-friendly interface.

Talos

Series A in 2021
Talos Trading is an institutional technology infrastructure provider based in New York, co-founded in 2018 by Anton Katz and Ethan Feldman. The company specializes in offering a comprehensive crypto trading platform that supports the entire trading lifecycle, including price discovery, clearing, and settlement. Talos Trading provides solutions across spot, futures, and foreign exchange markets, leveraging institutional-grade technology to enable clients to stream real-time and request-for-quote prices. Additionally, the platform includes portfolio accounting tools and facilitates efficient settlement processes, connecting various participants within the crypto ecosystem.

Chia Network

Series D in 2021
Chia Network Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a blockchain platform focused on creating a more sustainable and decentralized cryptocurrency. Incorporated in 2017, Chia Network utilizes a unique approach based on proofs of space and time, harnessing low-cost, unused storage space on hard drives to optimize cryptocurrency transactions. The company offers Chialisp, a smart transaction programming language that enhances the security and ease of use of its cryptocurrency. By employing proofs of work for blockchain verification, Chia Network aims to provide a more efficient and secure alternative for both individual miners and traditional financial institutions purchasing and deploying cryptocurrency.

Bitski

Series A in 2021
Bitski is a developer-focused platform that facilitates the creation, sale, and purchase of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for creators, brands, and platforms. It aims to make blockchain technology accessible to mainstream audiences by connecting communities through ownable digital content. The platform also includes a decentralized sign-on cryptocurrency wallet system, allowing users to access their wallets from any browser or device. This feature ensures that users can manage their tokens and digital goods securely, using a username and a resettable password, thereby enhancing the accessibility and security of their crypto assets.

Plaid

Series D in 2021
Plaid Inc. is a technology company that facilitates the connection between consumers' bank accounts and applications, aiming to democratize financial services through advanced technological solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, it provides a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable developers to create financial products connecting users with traditional financial institutions. Plaid's offerings include tools for accessing transaction history and balance data, authenticating bank accounts for payments, verifying identities, and confirming real-time account balances and income. These products support various applications in personal finances, consumer payments, lending, banking, and business finance. With a focus on enhancing both consumer experiences and developer capabilities, Plaid serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 50 companies, positioning itself as a vital infrastructure provider in the digital financial landscape.

Plutus

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Plutus Labs allows creators to engage their fans in new ways with prediction markets & personalized hyper-casual games.

Fei Protocol

Series A in 2021
Fei Labs is focused on developing open-source decentralized applications, primarily through the creation of a scalable stablecoin. This stablecoin aims to address challenges posed by whale activity in existing dollar-pegged products, promoting a more equitable financial ecosystem. The platform employs a novel stablecoin mechanism that ensures capital efficiency, fair distribution, and full decentralization. By doing so, it enables users to utilize the stablecoin in maintaining liquid secondary markets, thus enhancing the overall functionality and accessibility of decentralized finance solutions.

Anchorage Digital

Series C in 2021
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.

Optimism

Series A in 2021
Optimism is a decentralized infrastructure platform focused on enhancing Ethereum's scalability and transaction speed. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company operates as a public benefit corporation, balancing the financial interests of shareholders with the broader needs of the community and society. Optimism develops open-source software that enables developers to build on the Ethereum blockchain more efficiently, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs to ensure the validity of state updates. By promoting fair access to public goods on the internet, Optimism aims to create a responsible and sustainable ecosystem that benefits both businesses and the wider community.

Celo

Venture Round in 2021
Celo is an open platform that makes financial tools accessible to anyone with a mobile phone. Its mission is to build a monetary system that creates the conditions of prosperity for all. The Celo ecosystem includes a decentralized, proof-of-stake blockchain technology stack (Celo Platform), a native asset (CELO), a stablecoin (cUSD) and the Celo Alliance for Prosperity, with over 100 organizations around the world, including Andreesen Horowitz, Anchorage, Coinbase, GSMA, Mercy Corps, Grameen Foundation, Prosegur, Abra, and cLabs, a service organization dedicated to growing and developing the Celo ecosystem.

Reddit

Series E in 2021
Reddit, established in 2005, operates as a social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website. It facilitates users to submit links, create content, and engage in discussions on a wide array of topics, from gaming and sports to business and cryptocurrency.

Robinhood

Convertible Note in 2021
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online brokerage firm that provides commission-free trading services to self-directed investors through its mobile application and website. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company, previously known as Chronos Financial, LLC, rebranded in 2013. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood offers a comprehensive platform for trading stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, allowing users to trade and manage their investments easily. Its innovative platform includes features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO access. Robinhood generates revenue primarily by routing user orders to market makers, facilitating transactions across various asset classes.

Matter Labs

Series A in 2021
Matter Labs is a blockchain technology company founded in 2018, with its headquarters in Berlin, Germany, and an additional presence in George Town, Cayman Islands. The company focuses on scaling Ethereum through the implementation of zero-knowledge proofs, which facilitate secure interactions between untrusted parties on the network. Matter Labs aims to enhance public blockchain adoption by providing solutions that improve scalability and privacy. Its technology allows decentralized applications to operate more efficiently while ensuring verifiable computation, enabling parties to prove integrity without compromising privacy. The company's mission is driven by a commitment to creating an open and free alternative to existing financial systems.

dYdX

Series B in 2021
dYdX is a decentralized exchange that provides traders with a secure and efficient platform for various financial activities. Established in 2017 by Antonio Juliano, a former engineer at Coinbase and Uber, dYdX operates on audited smart contracts on Ethereum, ensuring transparency and security without relying on a central authority. The platform offers a range of trading options, including perpetual, margin, and spot trading, along with borrowing and lending pools. Users can earn interest on deposits or take loans at nominal fees, enabling them to trade on margin with customized leverage. dYdX aims to create an open financial system, granting users access to vital financial tools while facilitating fully collateralized loans for short-selling.

Robinhood

Series G in 2020
Robinhood Financial LLC is an online brokerage firm that provides commission-free trading services to self-directed investors through its mobile application and website. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company, previously known as Chronos Financial, LLC, rebranded in 2013. As a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood offers a comprehensive platform for trading stocks, options, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The firm aims to democratize access to financial markets, allowing users to trade and manage their investments easily. Its innovative platform includes features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO access. Robinhood generates revenue primarily by routing user orders to market makers, facilitating transactions across various asset classes.

Yellow Card

Seed Round in 2020
Yellow Card is a financial technology company that operates an online cryptocurrency trading platform, facilitating secure and cost-effective transactions across Africa. It specializes in providing on/off ramp services for stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and PYUSD, enabling users to buy and sell these coins using their local currencies. The company partners with local merchants and vendors to sell vouchers that can be redeemed for cryptocurrency, simplifying the money transfer process and promoting e-commerce participation. As of 2021, Yellow Card has facilitated over US$3 billion in transactions across 20 African countries, operating in the United States, Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa.

Uniswap

Series A in 2020
Uniswap Labs is a software company founded in 2018 by Hayden Adams, who created the Uniswap Protocol, a decentralized platform for swapping digital assets. The protocol has facilitated $2.75 trillion in transaction volume since its inception. Uniswap Labs focuses on developing widely used decentralized finance (DeFi) products, including a user-friendly web interface, a self-custody mobile wallet, and an API tailored for professional market participants. The platform empowers liquidity providers and traders by offering a financial marketplace that is open and accessible to all. Utilizing smart contracts, it enables secure and decentralized on-chain conversions of assets, allowing users to trade tokens directly without intermediaries while defining asset prices based on the liquidity staked in the system.

NEAR

Initial Coin Offering in 2020
NEAR Inc. is a company that develops and provides a platform for creating decentralized applications through its NEAR Protocol, a scalable blockchain designed for open-source code. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NEAR Inc. focuses on bridging the adoption gap for mainstream commercial software by offering tools that facilitate the writing, testing, and deployment of decentralized applications. The platform is engineered to support a wide range of applications, ensuring security for high-value assets such as money and identity. Additionally, NEAR provides essential services, including documentation, wallet, studio, and explorer functionalities, which contribute to a robust ecosystem for developers.

Compound

Series A in 2019
Compound is an open-source interest rate protocol based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the development of new financial applications for developers. Founded in 2017, it operates a decentralized finance lending platform designed to create efficient money markets through real-time asset management. The protocol, built on the Ethereum blockchain, employs a series of open-source smart contracts that algorithmically adjust interest rates based on the specific supply and demand of each asset. This enables users to access liquid, transparent, and predictable interest rates, making it a widely adopted system with thousands of users and numerous applications integrating its functionalities.

Dapper Labs

Series A in 2019
Dapper Labs Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing blockchain-based gaming platforms and collectibles. The company is best known for NBA Top Shot, which utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and enhance digital engagement for sports fans. Dapper Labs focuses on creating immersive experiences that allow consumers to connect more intimately with their favorite brands, fostering vibrant communities and enabling fans to actively participate in content creation. Its innovative approach offers users secure ownership and new avenues for digital interaction, positioning Dapper Labs as a leader in the intersection of entertainment and blockchain technology.

Anchorage Digital

Series B in 2019
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.

Reddit

Series D in 2019
Reddit, established in 2005, operates as a social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website. It facilitates users to submit links, create content, and engage in discussions on a wide array of topics, from gaming and sports to business and cryptocurrency.

Ava Labs

Series A in 2019
Ava Labs is focused on simplifying the launch of financial applications through blockchain technology. The company offers a smart contracts platform that allows users to create customizable public and private blockchains, facilitating the development of various digital assets. Its innovative probabilistic consensus protocol enhances transaction speed while minimizing costs associated with capital deployment. This approach aims to redefine value creation within the Web3 ecosystem, promoting a more accessible and democratic internet of finance. By providing tools that streamline the creation, trading, and discovery of diverse asset types, Ava Labs empowers individuals and organizations to leverage blockchain for their financial needs.

Anchorage Digital

Series A in 2019
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.

Plaid

Series C in 2018
Plaid Inc. is a technology company that facilitates the connection between consumers' bank accounts and applications, aiming to democratize financial services through advanced technological solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, it provides a comprehensive suite of APIs that enable developers to create financial products connecting users with traditional financial institutions. Plaid's offerings include tools for accessing transaction history and balance data, authenticating bank accounts for payments, verifying identities, and confirming real-time account balances and income. These products support various applications in personal finances, consumer payments, lending, banking, and business finance. With a focus on enhancing both consumer experiences and developer capabilities, Plaid serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 50 companies, positioning itself as a vital infrastructure provider in the digital financial landscape.

Coinbase Global

Series E in 2018
Coinbase Global, established in 2012, operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company facilitates transactions, buying, selling, and storage of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin for both consumers and merchants. Coinbase offers a range of products including Coinbase.com, a user-friendly platform for bitcoin transactions, a global digital asset exchange, merchant tools, and custodial services. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point into the cryptocurrency economy.

DFINITY

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

Compound

Seed Round in 2018
Compound is an open-source interest rate protocol based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the development of new financial applications for developers. Founded in 2017, it operates a decentralized finance lending platform designed to create efficient money markets through real-time asset management. The protocol, built on the Ethereum blockchain, employs a series of open-source smart contracts that algorithmically adjust interest rates based on the specific supply and demand of each asset. This enables users to access liquid, transparent, and predictable interest rates, making it a widely adopted system with thousands of users and numerous applications integrating its functionalities.

Orchid Labs

Venture Round in 2018
Orchid Labs is an open-source initiative focused on combating internet surveillance and censorship. Founded in 2017 by a team including Dr. Steven Waterhouse and Jay Freeman, the company develops a decentralized nanopayment platform that enhances internet accessibility. Its innovative approach employs an overlay network built on the existing internet, utilizing a peer-to-peer tokenized bandwidth exchange. This technology empowers users to protect their personal data while facilitating secure communication, collaboration, and information access. Overall, Orchid Labs aims to create a more inclusive and liberated online environment for all users.

Harbor

Corporate Round in 2018
Harbor is reengineering private securities with blockchain technology to help usher in a new wave of tokenized securities backed by real-world assets, such as real estate, company equity, investment funds, and fine art. The Harbor platform, powered by its compliance protocol, is the first to ensure tokenized securities comply with existing securities laws on every trade, everywhere across the globe.

Keep

Venture Round in 2018
Keep Network, established in 2017 and based in George Town, Cayman Islands, specializes in creating interactive links between public blockchains and private data. The company's core product, tBTC, is a decentralized bridge enabling users to securely and anonymously transfer their Bitcoin to the Ethereum network, facilitating participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Keep Network's technology, an off-chain container for private data, allows smart contracts to leverage the full power of public blockchains while maintaining data privacy.

Chia Network

Seed Round in 2018
Chia Network Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a blockchain platform focused on creating a more sustainable and decentralized cryptocurrency. Incorporated in 2017, Chia Network utilizes a unique approach based on proofs of space and time, harnessing low-cost, unused storage space on hard drives to optimize cryptocurrency transactions. The company offers Chialisp, a smart transaction programming language that enhances the security and ease of use of its cryptocurrency. By employing proofs of work for blockchain verification, Chia Network aims to provide a more efficient and secure alternative for both individual miners and traditional financial institutions purchasing and deploying cryptocurrency.

OB1

Series A in 2018
OB1 is a developer of a peer-to-peer trading platform that facilitates a cryptocurrency marketplace. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, the company aims to make online trade accessible and cost-free for users, enabling them to buy and sell goods directly to one another without the interference of centralized servers or governing bodies. By leveraging cryptocurrency, specifically bitcoins, OB1 allows users to engage in private commerce, fostering a decentralized trading environment.

Dapper Labs

Series A in 2018
Dapper Labs Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing blockchain-based gaming platforms and collectibles. The company is best known for NBA Top Shot, which utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and enhance digital engagement for sports fans. Dapper Labs focuses on creating immersive experiences that allow consumers to connect more intimately with their favorite brands, fostering vibrant communities and enabling fans to actively participate in content creation. Its innovative approach offers users secure ownership and new avenues for digital interaction, positioning Dapper Labs as a leader in the intersection of entertainment and blockchain technology.

DFINITY

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

BlockTower Capital

Venture Round in 2018
BlockTower Capital is a cryptocurrency and blockchain investment firm that focuses on trading, investing, and portfolio management within the digital asset sector. The company has developed a platform designed to assist clients in navigating the complexities of cryptoassets, offering services that encompass cryptography, game theory, network and behavioral economics, competitive strategy, and computer science. By leveraging these disciplines, BlockTower aims to provide clients with the tools necessary for effective trading and investment in digital currencies, facilitating a more comfortable and informed approach to engaging with this emerging market.

Reddit

Series C in 2017
Reddit, established in 2005, operates as a social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website. It facilitates users to submit links, create content, and engage in discussions on a wide array of topics, from gaming and sports to business and cryptocurrency.

MetaStable

Venture Round in 2017
MetaStable operates a cryptocurrency asset hedge fund focused on increasing investments in digital currency. The firm utilizes technology to provide a concentrated portfolio of crypto assets that have the potential to become long-term winners across diverse use cases. This approach enables clients to effectively manage various crypto asset hedge funds, positioning MetaStable as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital finance.

OB1

Seed Round in 2016
OB1 is a developer of a peer-to-peer trading platform that facilitates a cryptocurrency marketplace. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, the company aims to make online trade accessible and cost-free for users, enabling them to buy and sell goods directly to one another without the interference of centralized servers or governing bodies. By leveraging cryptocurrency, specifically bitcoins, OB1 allows users to engage in private commerce, fostering a decentralized trading environment.

Polychain Capital

Seed Round in 2016
Polychain Capital, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in blockchain technologies and digital assets. The firm is dedicated to advancing the global adoption of cryptocurrencies by actively managing portfolios that include various blockchain-based protocols and companies. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Polychain Capital aims to generate exceptional returns for its investors by leveraging the unique properties of digital assets, which are created and transmitted through cryptographic verification and game-theoretic principles.

Quantopian

Series C in 2016
Quantopian, Inc. operates an online platform designed for the development and testing of quantitative trading algorithms. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform offers tools and infrastructure that allow users to learn about quantitative finance, engage in community discussions, and explore algorithms shared by other members. Users can create and backtest their algorithms, review performance results and risk metrics, and trade their strategies. The company boasts a community of approximately 195,000 quants who collaborate and share insights. Additionally, select algorithm authors can license their algorithms to Quantopian, earning compensation based on performance. The firm provides capital, data, and resources to support its community in researching, coding, and executing algorithmic investing strategies.

OB1

Seed Round in 2015
OB1 is a developer of a peer-to-peer trading platform that facilitates a cryptocurrency marketplace. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, the company aims to make online trade accessible and cost-free for users, enabling them to buy and sell goods directly to one another without the interference of centralized servers or governing bodies. By leveraging cryptocurrency, specifically bitcoins, OB1 allows users to engage in private commerce, fostering a decentralized trading environment.

TradeBlock

Seed Round in 2014
TradeBlock, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing institutional trading tools for digital currencies. Founded in 2013, it provides financial institutions with a comprehensive suite of execution and analysis tools tailored for the digital currency markets. TradeBlock serves as a global source of data, offering insights on market trends, cryptocurrency trading, regulations, mining, protocol updates, blockchain analysis, and economic developments. As of December 31, 2020, TradeBlock operates as a subsidiary of CoinDesk LLC.

Coinbase Global

Series B in 2013
Coinbase Global, established in 2012, operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company facilitates transactions, buying, selling, and storage of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin for both consumers and merchants. Coinbase offers a range of products including Coinbase.com, a user-friendly platform for bitcoin transactions, a global digital asset exchange, merchant tools, and custodial services. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point into the cryptocurrency economy.

Ripple Labs

Angel Round in 2013
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.

WorldCoin

World is a company that connects users through a privacy-focused network designed for secure digital asset management. It offers a digital currency platform that emphasizes both privacy and transparency using a permissionless blockchain. The World App enables users to securely store their World ID, manage digital assets, and access various Mini Apps, promoting global connectivity and trust. Additionally, World provides an iris-scanning device that enhances digital identity security by storing biometric information, which helps discourage spammers from creating multiple accounts. This combination of secure identity management and digital currency aims to facilitate a reliable and user-friendly digital environment.
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