AcadArena is focused on developing student gaming communities throughout Southeast Asia. The organization offers educational services related to campus gaming and esports, targeting collegiate-level tournaments that cater to diverse skill sets and game titles. Through its initiatives, AcadArena provides opportunities for student gamers to participate in competitions, earn scholarships, and gain insights from experienced mentors in the esports field. This approach not only fosters a competitive spirit among students but also promotes learning and collaboration within the gaming community.
Spatial Labs exists to simplify and enhance people's lives by bridging the digital and physical worlds. We develop products and services that enable anyone to build and engage with experiences that inspire moments of joy, guided by our principles of sustainable innovation, self-expression, and cultural impact. Our mission is to make technology a natural extension of the human experience and empower people to create the world they wish to see. Spatial Labs is venture-backed and supported by notable VC’s such as Blockchain Capital, JAY-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners, and more. Spatial Labs has collaborated with and powered experiences for brands such as Adidas x Ivy Park, Tidal, Pantone, IKEA / Space10, Crocs, and more.
Gameplay Galaxy is developing a blockchain-based Web3 competitive gaming platform that aims to create a decentralized ecosystem for challenging sports games. This platform allows players to compete, buy, evolve, and trade in dynamic and realistic environments, fostering an engaging gaming experience. By emphasizing game ownership, Gameplay Galaxy enables gamers to participate actively in their success, enhancing the competitive nature of its offerings. The company's focus on innovation within the gaming industry positions it as a leader in the integration of blockchain technology and competitive gaming.
RedStone is a next-generation cross-chain data oracle that specializes in providing pricing data for financial protocols. The company develops modular oracles that deliver data feeds compatible with both layer 1 and layer 2 blockchains, including rollups-as-a-service (RaaS) solutions. RedStone's offerings include liquid staking tokens and liquid restaking tokens, as well as an online decentralized finance platform designed to utilize blockchain's permanent storage capabilities. This platform supports cross-chain data services while ensuring an audit trail, which enhances transparency and reliability. Additionally, RedStone enables decentralized finance providers to implement automatic dispute mechanisms, bolstered by insurance through staking, thereby facilitating more secure and efficient transactions.
EigenLabs is a blockchain infrastructure startup that enables the restaking of ETH across various decentralized applications. They also provide developers with access to the Ethereum staked capital base and decentralized validator set. Traditionally, staking requires validators to lock up ETH as a security deposit to engage in the network's consensus mechanism, earning rewards for contributing to network security and validating transactions. However, once ETH is staked, it is generally immobilized until withdrawn, restricting validators from utilizing these assets elsewhere. EigenLayer aims to tackle this challenge by allowing staked ETH to be restaked across diverse decentralized applications and services without removing it from the original consensus mechanism.
Gnosis offers a decentralized platform for prediction markets, leveraging Ethereum's blockchain technology to facilitate advanced smart contracts. This infrastructure aims to eliminate intermediaries and counterparty risks, supporting a vision of a redistributed future. Gnosis enables the creation of customized forecasting applications that produce conditional tokens, making event outcomes tradable and serving as a valuable tool for information discovery. By prioritizing credible neutrality and resiliency, Gnosis provides a transparent environment for clients to make informed decisions regarding the development and governance of their projects within the blockchain ecosystem.
Seed Club is a DAO that builds and invests in communities. We’re building a future where the value created by communities on the internet is captured by people, not platforms.
Chainflip is a decentralized, trustless protocol that enables cross-chain swaps between different blockchains.
Upshot is a blockchain-based protocol that incentivizes experts to answer subjective questions honestly and captures the value of truth. Its first product aims to provide an efficient price-discovery mechanism for NFTs by paying experts for honest appraisals unlocking new opportunities for experts and enabling a number of powerful new DeFi primitives.
Espresso Systems focuses on scaling and privacy solutions for Web 3 applications, specifically within the blockchain sector. The company specializes in "shared sequencing," a process where sequencers verify and batch transactions on layer-2 blockchains before relaying them to a layer-1 chain, such as Ethereum, for settlement. In addition to its blockchain expertise, Espresso Systems offers a robust infrastructure for online transaction technology, catering to the needs of clients in the online payment industry. This infrastructure enables efficient transaction processing and interaction, supporting the development of a more scalable and privacy-focused third generation of the World Wide Web.
Private Equity Round in 2022
Teller, Inc. provides solutions for users to connect their bank accounts to an app. The company offers a suite of technical infrastructure APIs to enable developers to build financial products for connecting consumers and financial institutions. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Teller is a United States-based blockchain project focused on decentralized lending. It facilitates access to risk-assessed loans by connecting directly to users' bank accounts, eliminating the need for collateral. This innovative approach aims to streamline the lending process and enhance financial accessibility for individuals seeking loans.
CurrentsFM is a set of tools that directly supports our grassroots music communities.
Operator of a digital platform designed to empower users to manage their data and enhance their online experiences. The company offers innovative products for personal data management and secure integrations, enabling individuals and developers to gain control over their digital lives and foster data portability.
Solv Protocol is the decentralized platform for creating, managing, and trading Financial NFTs. As its first Financial NFT product, Vesting Vouchers are fractionalized NFTs representing lock-up vesting tokens, thus releasing their liquidity and enabling financial scenarios such as fundraising, community building, and token liquidity management for crypto projects.
Developer of a Web3 software platform designed to empower decentralized finance protocols and stakeholders. The company's platform aggregates on-chain and off-chain data to generate snapshots with cryptographic proofs in a decentralized manner, enabling clients to build complex dashboards, smart bots, advanced aggregators, and insightful trackers with data integrity and adaptability.
Forta Network is a developer of a security protocol aimed at preventing the exploitation of smart contracts within the blockchain ecosystem. The platform offers a decentralized, community-based security system that focuses on mitigating risks and detecting real-time threats, thus enabling users to secure their smart contracts effectively. As the blockchain landscape has evolved, particularly with the rise of programmable networks, Forta Network addresses a critical need by enhancing the safety of smart contracts for developers and users alike. By leveraging its innovative approach, the company contributes to the broader goal of ensuring secure interactions within the blockchain market.
Abra is a digital cash, peer-to-peer money transfer network that enables users to buy, sell, and hold bitcoin, as well as send both bitcoin and fiat currencies to any bitcoin wallet or other Abra users. Founded in 2014 by Bill Barhydt, the company leverages bitcoin and blockchain technology to facilitate transactions in over 50 currencies. Abra aims to provide a secure and instant method for transferring money, allowing users to do so without incurring fees through its mobile platform. Based in Silicon Valley, Abra is focused on transforming the way money moves globally.
Parallel Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that offers lending and staking services.
Bitwave offers a comprehensive back-office software solution designed for businesses that utilize cryptocurrencies. The platform integrates directly with various accounting systems, including Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, and Netsuite, facilitating efficient bookkeeping and tax tracking. It supports multiple tax treatment methods, such as FIFO and LIFO, and includes features for mark-to-market accounting, crypto invoicing, and bill payments. Additionally, Bitwave provides a multi-user, multi-signature wallet that enhances compliance and governance for managing digital assets. By streamlining cryptocurrency tax, accounting, and compliance processes, Bitwave aims to help enterprises effectively manage their cryptocurrency finances while adapting to the evolving digital asset landscape.
TRM Labs Inc. is a regulatory technology startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in token relationship management, utilizing machine learning to assist clients in managing customer relationships and identifying suspicious activities. Its platform offers solutions for on-chain anti-money laundering (AML) compliance tailored for digital asset companies, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and customer relationship management. Additionally, TRM Labs develops enterprise applications, developer tools, and protocols designed to help businesses launch blockchain-based products that can detect fraudulent activities such as money laundering and market manipulation. Through its innovative approach, TRM Labs aims to enhance compliance within the crypto industry, promoting a more secure and efficient environment for digital asset transactions.
Snickerdoodle is using blockchain technology to build a data economy that protects user privacy and distributes value to all stakeholders, including the data owners. We are building the infrastructure to allow people to own their data and monetize it in a secure way.
Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Balancer Labs, Inc operates an exchange for decentralized finance. The company offers a platform for programmable liquidity. It offers exchange tokens without deposits, bids/asks, and order management. Balancer Labs, Inc was founded in 2018 and is based in the United States.
Greenwood Finance is a decentralized finance platform that helps crypto borrowers pay less interest on their loans. It reduces the interest that crypto borrowers pay on their loans by automatically borrowing from the lending protocol with the lowest instantaneous APR. They handle the complexity of integrating with, and comparing interest rates across, the ever-growing number of decentralized lending protocols to deliver a simple, protocol agnostic, interface for borrowing crypto.
Badger is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) building products and infrastructure to accelerate Bitcoin as collateral across other blockchains. It’s meant to be an ecosystem DAO where projects and people from across DeFi can come together to collaborate and build the products our space needs. Shared ownership in the DAO will allow builders to have aligned incentives while decentralized governance can ensure those incentives remain fair to all parties. The idea is less competing and more collaborating.
1inch Limited is a company that specializes in developing decentralized protocols for cryptocurrency trading. Founded in 2019 and based in the United States, 1inch operates the 1inch Network, which includes several key protocols: the 1inch Aggregation Protocol, the 1inch Liquidity Protocol, and the 1inch Limit Order Protocol. These protocols work together to facilitate efficient and secure trading operations in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, allowing users to execute transactions that are both profitable and fast. Through its innovative technology, 1inch aims to enhance the trading experience for users in the growing cryptocurrency market.
* We are the leading experts in in-flight transactions – everything that happens before a transaction gets confirmed and goes on-chain. This data is both technically challenging and operationally expensive to capture and normalize, enabling us to assemble unique data assets while also creating material barriers to entry. * As a result, we have first revenue and a growing roster of customers and partners including Dapps, wallets, exchanges, marketplaces, protocols, and service providers. We have an informed POV on the current state of the market and insight into how and why it will be rapidly evolving over the course of 2020. * We are assembling a focused, experienced team with a track record of building high-scale software infrastructure and driving successful startup outcomes – including a positive exit to Cisco (which generated >40% IRR for the institutional investors) in my most recent at bat.
ParaSwap Network SAS, established in 2020 and based in Paris, France, aggregates various decentralized exchanges into a single platform, addressing the liquidity challenges in the cryptocurrency market. By splitting orders across multiple exchanges, ParaSwap creates optimized and secure transactions, allowing users to access competitive market prices and high liquidity. Currently, the platform focuses on Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens, with plans to expand its services to encompass most major blockchains.
The Stardust Platform is a Blockchain SaaS that enables game publishers to easily create and implement blockchain assets into their games without having to worry about scalable blockchain infrastructure or writing code
Avanti Financial Group is an operator of a crypto-asset banking company used to focus on providing regulated services for digital assets. Its services act as a compliant bridge to the US dollar payments system and a custodian of digital assets that can meet strict levels of institutional custody standards that provide customers with banking services for the digital assets industry.
Avanti Financial Group was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Securitize, Inc. is a compliance platform that specializes in the issuance and management of digital securities. Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of services for issuers, including document handling, investor communications, and accreditation. For investors, Securitize provides tools for wallet management, an investor dashboard, and token distribution. The platform enables eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities in various capital markets, including equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is recognized as a registered transfer agent and is integrated with multiple regulated U.S. marketplaces, allowing it to facilitate compliant digital securities transactions. Additionally, the company offers KYC/AML and capital management services, ensuring a secure environment for both issuers and investors.
TRM Labs Inc. is a regulatory technology startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in token relationship management, utilizing machine learning to assist clients in managing customer relationships and identifying suspicious activities. Its platform offers solutions for on-chain anti-money laundering (AML) compliance tailored for digital asset companies, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and customer relationship management. Additionally, TRM Labs develops enterprise applications, developer tools, and protocols designed to help businesses launch blockchain-based products that can detect fraudulent activities such as money laundering and market manipulation. Through its innovative approach, TRM Labs aims to enhance compliance within the crypto industry, promoting a more secure and efficient environment for digital asset transactions.
Bison Trails allows the user to run secure infrastructure on multiple blockchains.
The company's technology platform provides enterprise-grade security, multi-cloud and multi-region distribution, and a 99.99% uptime guarantee for node operators. Its aim is to strengthen the entire blockchain ecosystem, by providing a robust and secure infrastructure for the blockchain pioneers of tomorrow.
OpenSea is a leading peer-to-peer marketplace specializing in the trading of crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The platform facilitates transactions for a variety of digital assets, including gaming items and other virtual goods, all of which are secured through blockchain technology. Users can buy and sell these items directly through smart contracts, ensuring a streamlined and secure trading experience. As the popularity of blockchain-based games grows, OpenSea has experienced significant transaction volume, reflecting its position as a prominent player in the crypto marketplace. Additionally, OpenSea Ventures, the company's investment arm, supports emerging founders and initiatives that aim to advance the future of decentralized web economies.
Messari, Inc. operates a distributed data library focused on crypto assets, providing essential information about various projects, including their funding, development history, governance, and supply schedules related to inflation and vesting. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company aims to enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision-making within the crypto asset community. Its platform combines a global research database with a suite of data visualization and asset discovery tools, catering to researchers, investors, and regulators. By offering qualitative and quantitative analytics, Messari enables stakeholders to navigate the complexities of the crypto and Web3 landscapes with greater confidence.
Blockchain.com operates a comprehensive platform that enables users to buy, hold, and utilize cryptocurrencies, aiming to create an accessible financial system for the internet. With over 50 million users, it offers a straightforward method for engaging with digital currencies, including features for trading, sending, receiving, securing, and borrowing them. The platform also includes a widely used explorer for tracking crypto market activities and an exchange that facilitates fast trading experiences. Additionally, Blockchain Ventures, supported by Blockchain.com, invests in distributed ledger technology (DLT) projects that foster societal benefits and advance the industry, promoting innovative applications of DLT beyond financial services. Overall, Blockchain.com seeks to revolutionize the financial landscape by enabling quick transactions without intermediaries and providing essential tools for real-time market insights.
Anchorage is the first crypto-native Qualified Custodian for institutional investors, offering a comprehensive platform complete with trading, staking, and governance. Co-founded by security engineers from Square and Docker, Anchorage has raised $57 million in funding from such leading investors as Visa and Andreessen Horowitz, and counts as clients many of crypto’s largest and best-known funds, including Blockchain Capital, BlockTower, Polychain, and Paradigm. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
TRM Labs Inc. is a regulatory technology startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in token relationship management, utilizing machine learning to assist clients in managing customer relationships and identifying suspicious activities. Its platform offers solutions for on-chain anti-money laundering (AML) compliance tailored for digital asset companies, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and customer relationship management. Additionally, TRM Labs develops enterprise applications, developer tools, and protocols designed to help businesses launch blockchain-based products that can detect fraudulent activities such as money laundering and market manipulation. Through its innovative approach, TRM Labs aims to enhance compliance within the crypto industry, promoting a more secure and efficient environment for digital asset transactions.
Initial Coin Offering in 2018
Buxx is digital cash and can be used to make payments through their exchange or at thousands of partners across the globe. Buxx's mission is to make digital cash accessible for all users across the world. They provide a simple payment method for businesses where they can access payments as fast as they can accept cash face-to-face. BUXX also provides an exchange where you can exchange your buxx for any of the major cryptocurrencies globally.
RADAR, established in 2017 and located in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializes in developing advanced analysis software and next-generation cryptocurrency exchange technology. The company utilizes blockchain and the 0x protocol to facilitate the trading of Ethereum-based tokens directly from Web3 or hardware wallets. This innovative approach enhances trading efficiency and security for users in the cryptocurrency market.
High Fidelity, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in designing and developing open-source software for shared virtual reality. Founded in 2013, it focuses on creating a virtual world where users can interact through avatars, utilizing sensor-equipped hardware contributed by end-users. The company's vision centers on leveraging the available hardware and internet infrastructure to provide global access to an interconnected Metaverse, offering diverse opportunities for creativity, education, exploration, and play. By enabling users to collaborate in a shared network, High Fidelity aims to simulate expansive virtual environments that surpass the capabilities of any single entity or centrally hosted system.
Circle is a financial technology company that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the sending, receiving, and investing of cryptocurrency assets globally. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle offers a user-friendly online platform that simplifies money transfers and includes services such as Circle Pay for peer-to-peer payments. In addition, the company provides Circle Invest, allowing users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and Circle Trade, which operates a trading desk with a substantial liquidity pool for digital assets, averaging $2 billion in monthly trading volume. With significant backing from investors, including notable firms such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle has established a presence in major cities, including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company is dedicated to accelerating global crypto innovation and adoption through its various financial services.
OpenSea is a leading peer-to-peer marketplace specializing in the trading of crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The platform facilitates transactions for a variety of digital assets, including gaming items and other virtual goods, all of which are secured through blockchain technology. Users can buy and sell these items directly through smart contracts, ensuring a streamlined and secure trading experience. As the popularity of blockchain-based games grows, OpenSea has experienced significant transaction volume, reflecting its position as a prominent player in the crypto marketplace. Additionally, OpenSea Ventures, the company's investment arm, supports emerging founders and initiatives that aim to advance the future of decentralized web economies.
CoinList is a San Francisco-based platform established in 2017 that facilitates token sales for digital asset companies. The platform connects blockchain projects with their communities prior to their assets being listed on other exchanges. It serves a diverse clientele within the digital asset ecosystem, including notable firms like Protocol Lab and Blockstack. CoinList offers services that enable token issuers to list their tokens and provides traders with opportunities for staking and access to decentralized finance. By bridging the gap between token developers and potential investors, CoinList plays a significant role in the growth and development of the blockchain industry.
Product Crowdfunding in 2017
Sensay, Inc., incorporated in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on developing innovative web-based applications that facilitate user connection and collaboration. The company's flagship product, Sense Chat, is a blockchain-enabled messaging solution that emphasizes enhanced encryption. Additionally, Sensay offers a language-learning platform powered by artificial intelligence, which assists English learners in practicing their speaking skills and provides feedback based on their performance. Through its diverse offerings, Sensay aims to foster community engagement and support among users while leveraging advanced technology to enhance communication and learning experiences.
Templum is a company that operates at the intersection of blockchain technology and digital assets, focusing on providing transparent access to capital while prioritizing investor protection. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Templum utilizes the extensive experience of its principals in the blockchain sector to drive innovation and scalability in the industry. The company aims to enhance capital markets by facilitating initial coin offerings (ICOs) that open new funding avenues for growth-oriented companies. Templum is committed to creating a fully regulated environment that not only supports innovative financing solutions but also offers investors enhanced protections and secondary liquidity opportunities.
Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Unikrn, Inc. operates an online e-sports betting website. Its website allows users to place bets on matches for Unikoins, a virtual currency specific to the platform in the United States; and for real money worldwide. The company’s website enables users to use Unikoins at Unikrn Marketplace, where they can enter raffles to win prizes, such as gaming PCs, headsets, gaming glasses, and other items. Unikrn, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Initial Coin Offering in 2017
The Unikrn team is made up of long time gamers, esports nuts, punters, and cryptocurrency maniacs. They live eat breathe sleep esports, gaming, and betting, and they are literally spread out all over the world. Their culture is amazing, and the team dynamic is sometimes hilarious as they have people in Berlin, Croatia, Dehli, Las Vegas, Seattle, Singapore, and Sydney. You'll sometimes find them playing games late into the night or coding in the wee hours of the morning working on the most beautiful products for their community. they're online all the time, and you can learn more about them on the Unikrn website.
Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Kik Interactive, Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2009 by a group of University of Waterloo students, focusing on the development of smartphone messaging applications across various platforms, including iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry. The company's flagship product, Kik Messenger, allows users to communicate with friends and share content from the web. Kik has garnered significant attention, achieving over 300 million registered users and securing $120.5 million in funding from prominent venture capitalists, including strategic investment from China's Tencent. Kik caters primarily to teens and young adults, with over 40% of young Americans using it as their main messaging app, spending an average of 35 minutes per session. The company operates from its headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, with additional offices in Toronto and Tel Aviv.
Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Civic's blockchain based ecosystem gives businesses and individuals the tools to control and protect identities. They believe identity should be convenient, safe and secure, and put users in control. Civic allows people to control the use of their identity information. They use cutting edge identity verification technology to secure and protect personal information transfer. Having conducted a successful token sale in June 2017, they set their sights on building identity.com, an open source, first-of-its-kind marketplace for identity verification services built on blockchain. They are a team spanning five countries with one common goal: to revolutionize identity.
Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Bancor, based in Zug, Switzerland, operates a cryptocurrency wallet and offers a protocol for creating Smart Tokens™, which are cryptocurrencies designed with built-in convertibility through their smart contracts. The Bancor Protocol™ employs a unique token "Connector" method that facilitates formulaic price calculations and ensures continuous liquidity for all compliant tokens, eliminating the need for matching buyers and sellers in an exchange. This innovative approach allows Smart Tokens™ to interconnect, forming extensive token liquidity networks that support the development of user-generated cryptocurrencies.
BTCC is a computer and technology company that enables bitcoin exchanges worldwide. It offers a variety of services, including digital currency exchange, a mining pool, payment processing, consumer wallets, and blockchain engraving, via a single integrated platform. BTCC serves security, risk mitigation, credibility, and technological innovation to its global customer base. Its product line includes Bitcoin Pro Exchange, Bitcoin Exchange, Bitcoin Mining Pool, Bitcoin Wallet, Blockchain Engraving, Mint Physical Bitcoins, and Developer Platform. Headquartered in Shanghai, BTCC was originally founded as BTCChina in 2011.
Block.one LLC is a company that specializes in blockchain technologies, particularly known for developing the EOSIO open-source software. This software is recognized for its flexibility and scalability, enabling developers and businesses to create secure and transparent decentralized applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands, the company has expanded its presence with locations in the United States and the Asia Pacific region. With a team of over 300 skilled engineers and professionals, Block.one focuses on promoting data integrity through innovative tools and systems. Its commitment to advancing distributed ledger technology positions Block.one as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure.
ShapeShift AG, founded in July 2014 and based in Zug, Switzerland, operates a web and API platform that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins with a focus on consumer protection and efficiency. The platform allows users to exchange a range of cryptocurrencies, including Litecoin, Peercoin, and Dogecoin, among others. In 2019, ShapeShift enhanced its services to enable users to self-custody their crypto assets, providing the capability to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive digital currencies without relying on third-party trust. Additionally, ShapeShift offers several tools and services such as the ShapeShift Lens Extension for payments, a mobile application for asset exchanges, and the Shifty Button for businesses to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The company also operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017.
BitPesa Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Karen, Kenya, is a digital currency exchange that specializes in converting Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. The company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate business payments and trade between Africa and global markets. BitPesa aims to lower transaction costs and enhance the speed of payments, making it easier for businesses in frontier markets to engage in international trade. By offering a streamlined solution for both cryptocurrency traders and businesses, BitPesa plays a crucial role in connecting African economies with suppliers and partners around the world.
SFOX, Inc. is a cryptocurrency prime dealer that caters to high-volume traders and institutional investors by offering optimal price execution through a global integrated order book. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, SFOX sources liquidity from a diverse range of exchanges, over-the-counter desks, and market makers. The company's trading platform is designed to facilitate real-time trading across various assets and provides professional tools, including reporting and analytics for multi-user accounts. By employing specialized algorithms, SFOX enables clients to execute large trades without significantly affecting market prices, thus enhancing their returns on investment.
WaveBL is a digital courier platform that offers a decentralized solution for the secure and efficient exchange of documents within the supply chain. Founded in 2014 and based in Kfar Saba, Israel, it utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate the instantaneous, encrypted, and authenticated transfer of essential documents, such as Bills of Lading. By eliminating the need for traditional paper documents, WaveBL aims to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and mitigate risks associated with forgeries and losses. Its platform caters to various supply chain participants, from small importers to large shipping carriers and banks, promoting a transition towards a paperless environment that fosters innovation and reliability in business operations.
Ripple Labs, Inc. operates a global payments network that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate instant and low-cost international transactions. The company has developed RippleNet, a decentralized platform that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations for seamless global money transfers. Ripple's product offerings include XRP, a digital asset designed for payments; xCurrent, which supports cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, aimed at payment providers and financial institutions to manage liquidity costs; and xVia, a solution that allows corporates and financial institutions to send payments across networks using a standardized interface. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Sydney, and Mumbai, among others. The company's solutions not only improve transaction efficiency but also help reduce foreign exchange exposure and counter-party risk for enterprises.
Civic's blockchain based ecosystem gives businesses and individuals the tools to control and protect identities. They believe identity should be convenient, safe and secure, and put users in control. Civic allows people to control the use of their identity information. They use cutting edge identity verification technology to secure and protect personal information transfer. Having conducted a successful token sale in June 2017, they set their sights on building identity.com, an open source, first-of-its-kind marketplace for identity verification services built on blockchain. They are a team spanning five countries with one common goal: to revolutionize identity.
Tierion, Inc. turns the blockchain into a global platform for verifying data, le, or business process. It provides an API and tools to collect data and anchor it in the blockchain; and SmartNet, a marketing automation platform with real-time analytics, email marketing, and lead capture. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Hartford, Connecticut.
Parity Technologies Limited is a blockchain infrastructure company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2015. The company specializes in open-source software development aimed at enterprises utilizing blockchain technology. Parity focuses on creating innovative platforms and applications that integrate advanced cryptography, peer-to-peer technology, and decentralized consensus architectures, contributing to the evolution of blockchain solutions.
Gem is a developer of next-generation cryptocurrency applications and a blockchain platform that empowers individuals to take control of their wealth through innovative digital solutions. Founded in 2013, Gem offers a secure universal wallet that acts as a single entry point for users to track their cryptocurrency investments and net worth. The platform facilitates the curated discovery of new tokens and decentralized applications, enhancing the participation experience in the evolving digital marketplace. With a team of experienced software architects and blockchain engineers, Gem is dedicated to providing easier and more secure ways for consumers to engage with the growing decentralization movement.
Paxos is re-building the infrastructure of finance. Its mission is to move any assets anywhere, instantly – and therefore democratize access to a new, global, frictionless economy.
The Company takes a two-pronged approach of establishing regulatory designations that give it access to the current financial infrastructure and the ability to develop innovative products. This allows Paxos to operate as a gateway between traditional finance and the digital future.
Today, as the first regulated Trust company with blockchain expertise, Paxos is uniquely positioned to mobilize and custody assets digitally.
BitPesa Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Karen, Kenya, is a digital currency exchange that specializes in converting Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. The company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate business payments and trade between Africa and global markets. BitPesa aims to lower transaction costs and enhance the speed of payments, making it easier for businesses in frontier markets to engage in international trade. By offering a streamlined solution for both cryptocurrency traders and businesses, BitPesa plays a crucial role in connecting African economies with suppliers and partners around the world.
Bonafide builds trust by allowing users to promote their community reputation or even identity. While Bitcoin transactions are anonymous there are many cases where identity is known. An example would be a retail location that accepts Bitcoins. A customer could be presented with a bill for meal with a QRC to make a payment. Without Bonafide there is no way for the customer to confirm that the address ties to the restaurant.
Blade Data Limited operates a platform-as-a-service based payments platform that offers digital currency spending via debit cards on existing global payment networks. Its platform provides digital currency companies with a solution to enable cross-currency payments online and offline; enables wallet and exchange customers to spend crypto-currencies; and handles on-boarding, collateralization, risk management, authorization, settlement, and exception processing. Blade Data Limited was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
PeerNova® is a digital transformation company with a mission to empower financial institutions to unlock their data, increase efficiency, and discover opportunities. Cuneiform® is PeerNova’s zero-code platform that automates data quality, end-to-end (E2E) visibility, and process correctness. Through continuous high-quality data and event lineage, the Cuneiform Platform enables firms to increase operational efficiency, improve business performance, and address executive, stakeholder, and regulatory inquiries confidently and promptly.
Founded by entrepreneurs with deep expertise in data and financial infrastructure, PeerNova is a Silicon Valley technology company with sales offices in New York and London. For more information about PeerNova, visit https://peernova.com.
ChangeCoin is a micropayment infrastructure for the Internet that specializes in the fields of micropayments, bitcoin, social commerce, digital currencies, and payments. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Bitnet provides a digital commerce platform enabling enterprise-scale merchants to accept bitcoin payments. Bitnet’s engineering, product, and business development team help in building and managing the world’s largest payment gateway, CyberSource (NASDAQ: CYBS), which was sold to the world’s largest payment network, Visa (NYSE: V), for $2 billion in 2010.
AlphaPoint Corporation develops technology platforms that support digital currencies and asset digitization. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a range of solutions, including a digital currency exchange system and a market-making solution that leverages third-party exchanges. AlphaPoint's offerings also include asset digitization software, which allows for the creation of tokens for various asset classes, and a trading platform designed for high-net-worth clients to execute large block trades. The firm aims to facilitate the liquidity of illiquid assets through its secure and customizable distributed ledger technology. With additional offices in Philadelphia and San Francisco, AlphaPoint serves clients across the globe, including bitcoin and altcoin exchanges.
Wyre is a developer of a blockchain-based payment platform designed to change the future of how international payments are done. The company's platform provides real-time payouts, same-day transfers, and direct-to-bank transfers, enabling businesses to move money across borders from country-to-country at a competitive foreign exchange rate. Wyre's business owners can easily create an account and send money to any person or business without worrying about high foreign exchange rates, hidden fees, complicated payout timing, and high payment fees. It also provides onramps and off-ramps, foreign exchange, and crypto liquidity to users of various crypto projects including decentralized exchanges. Wyre was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.
String Labs is a crypto venture studio, incubator and investor, headquartered in Palo Alto. It serves as an incubator and leading core contributor to cutting-edge blockchain protocols such as DFINITY (Ethereum-family decentralized cloud) and PHI project, among others.
Its team include top cryptographers, distributed computing scientists and economists. It partners closely with leading organizations such as BCG Dvolution on enterprise blockchain projects and provides infrastructure support.
Zenbox is a browser extension that connects all of your SaaS services.Open an email, and Zenbox pulls in your customer information from dozens of services right into the sidebar.
Chain, Inc. is an enterprise software company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. It specializes in developing cryptographic ledger systems designed to enhance the security and efficiency of financial services. The company's key offerings include the Chain Open Standard, an open-source blockchain protocol for large-scale financial applications, Chain Core, an enterprise-grade production node, and Chain Sandbox, a prototyping environment. Chain's technology allows organizations to securely track and transfer financial assets in a token format across both private and public networks, facilitating programmatic and peer-to-peer transfers of digital assets. Its clientele includes major financial institutions such as Visa, Nasdaq, and Citigroup, as well as emerging startups focused on innovative financial products.
Bitaccess Inc. is a technology company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in November 2013. The company specializes in manufacturing Bitcoin Automatic Teller Machines (BTMs) that facilitate access to digital currencies for consumers. Bitaccess also provides software services to support a wide range of fintech businesses across more than 15 countries, serving clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Its software solutions are designed to enhance core infrastructure, compliance, security, and support services within the financial technology sector. The company's mission focuses on enabling universal access to public blockchain technology through the development of secure, accessible, and user-friendly technologies.
Mark Karpeles, CEO of Mt Gox, has given up on the idea of rehabilitating the bitcoin exchange in favor of liquidating its assets. He has relinquished control to the Tokyo District Court, which will decide the fate of MtGox in the coming weeks.
Xapo operates a digital banking and bitcoin security platform that provides a comprehensive suite of financial tools and vault services for secure bitcoin storage. The company offers two primary products: an easy-access bitcoin wallet and a highly secure cold storage vault. This dual approach allows users to manage their bitcoin conveniently for everyday transactions while ensuring robust security for long-term savings. Xapo's platform includes a peer-to-peer payment system and access to digital currency, enabling users to utilize their bitcoin globally. The firm emphasizes the importance of trust in the digital currency space, employing a team of financial services and security experts to create a reliable and user-friendly storage experience for bitcoin users.
LedgerX LLC operates an online institutional derivatives exchange platform specifically for digital currencies. Founded in 2013 and based in Vail, Colorado, the company has sought registration with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to function as a swap execution facility and derivatives clearing organization. Formerly known as NYBX INC, LedgerX is focused on providing a regulated environment for trading digital currency futures and options. The platform features physical settlement of contracts, block trading, and algorithmic trading, enabling both individual traders and institutions to transact in cryptocurrencies efficiently. As a subsidiary of NYBX LLC, LedgerX is positioned to enhance the trading landscape for digital assets.
ZipZap is a technology platform for moving money around the world. ZipZap brings significant innovations to the remittance industry by leveraging mobile technologies, digital payment solutions and traditional payment rails, to create a remittance app that is fast, easy and cost efficient.
BitGo is the world's largest processor of on-chain Bitcoin transactions, processing 15% of all global Bitcoin transactions, and $15 billion per month across all cryptocurrencies. BitGo supports over 200 coins and tokens, and has over $2 billion in assets in wallet. Our customer base includes the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges and spans more than 50 countries. In 2018, we introduced BitGo Custody and launched BitGo Trust Company, the first qualified custodian purpose-built for storing digital assets. In 2019, we began providing clearing and settlement.
Ben Davenport, Michael Belshe, and Will O'Brien founded BitGo in 2013. It has its headquarters in Palo Alto in California.
Bitfury is the leading full service Blockchain technology company and one of the largest private infrastructure providers in the blockchain ecosystem. Bitfury develops and delivers both the software and the hardware solutions necessary for businesses, governments, organizations and individuals to securely move an asset across the blockchain.
ZipZap is a technology platform for moving money around the world. ZipZap brings significant innovations to the remittance industry by leveraging mobile technologies, digital payment solutions and traditional payment rails, to create a remittance app that is fast, easy and cost efficient.
ChangeCoin is a micropayment infrastructure for the Internet that specializes in the fields of micropayments, bitcoin, social commerce, digital currencies, and payments. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Launched in 2013, GoCoin.com is a digital currencies platform that offers a payment getaway consisting of merchant APIs for online and retail merchants to accept mobile, bitcoin, litecoin, and dogecoin transactions as payment methods. Assuming any risk associated with such transactions, merchants can walk away with paying GoCoin a fee of 1% only. The list of merchants using the platform includes companies like General Electric, Cozy Games, BitFury, and Tesla Motors. GoCoin is headquartered in Singapore and operates as a B2B company.
Kraken, founded in 2011, is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange that facilitates the trading of various digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple, against national currencies such as USD, EUR, CAD, and JPY. With over 4 million clients, Kraken plays a significant role in the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency by providing a marketplace where buyers, sellers, traders, and speculators can engage in digital asset exchanges. The platform features advanced tools for professional traders, including charting capabilities and APIs for automated trading. Additionally, Kraken offers a dedicated Over-the-Counter (OTC) desk for clients making larger trades, along with personalized service. The company emphasizes customer support by providing 24/7 live chat assistance to help users navigate their trading experience. Overall, Kraken aims to promote financial freedom and inclusion through its comprehensive cryptocurrency services.
Bex is a SaaS solution that allows anyone to own their own Bitcoin Exchange. They remove all the technical complexity of operating a Bitcoin Exchange and build relationships with partners around the globe who manage local banking, regulatory and marketing relationships.
Expresscoin is the fastest, easiest, and simplest way to buy Bitcoin and other altcoins. We provide a simple user experience with a central dashboard to keep track of all your cryptocurrency balances and activity. Bring your own wallet (or use our lightweight Bitcoin wallet for convenience) and you can purchase more coins at any time and expresscoin will deposit it directly to your wallet address of choice.
Coinsetter is an internet company that operates a Bitcoin trading platform with tools for forex traders. Its platform offers trading and the liquidity of various exchanges on Bitcoin trades. The company specializes in the fields of trading platforms. finance, and Bitcoin. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, United States.
LedgerX LLC operates an online institutional derivatives exchange platform specifically for digital currencies. Founded in 2013 and based in Vail, Colorado, the company has sought registration with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to function as a swap execution facility and derivatives clearing organization. Formerly known as NYBX INC, LedgerX is focused on providing a regulated environment for trading digital currency futures and options. The platform features physical settlement of contracts, block trading, and algorithmic trading, enabling both individual traders and institutions to transact in cryptocurrencies efficiently. As a subsidiary of NYBX LLC, LedgerX is positioned to enhance the trading landscape for digital assets.
Gem is a developer of next-generation cryptocurrency applications and a blockchain platform that empowers individuals to take control of their wealth through innovative digital solutions. Founded in 2013, Gem offers a secure universal wallet that acts as a single entry point for users to track their cryptocurrency investments and net worth. The platform facilitates the curated discovery of new tokens and decentralized applications, enhancing the participation experience in the evolving digital marketplace. With a team of experienced software architects and blockchain engineers, Gem is dedicated to providing easier and more secure ways for consumers to engage with the growing decentralization movement.
BTCC is a computer and technology company that enables bitcoin exchanges worldwide. It offers a variety of services, including digital currency exchange, a mining pool, payment processing, consumer wallets, and blockchain engraving, via a single integrated platform. BTCC serves security, risk mitigation, credibility, and technological innovation to its global customer base. Its product line includes Bitcoin Pro Exchange, Bitcoin Exchange, Bitcoin Mining Pool, Bitcoin Wallet, Blockchain Engraving, Mint Physical Bitcoins, and Developer Platform. Headquartered in Shanghai, BTCC was originally founded as BTCChina in 2011.
Coinsetter is an internet company that operates a Bitcoin trading platform with tools for forex traders. Its platform offers trading and the liquidity of various exchanges on Bitcoin trades. The company specializes in the fields of trading platforms. finance, and Bitcoin. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, United States.
Authy provides a two-factor authentication smartphone application for consumers, a 2FA Rest API for developers, and an authentication platform for enterprises. It enables every user, group, and organization to customize their settings and configure security rules through its platform. Authy achieves and maintains compliance with PCI, HIPAA, FIPS 140, and other regulatory mandates worldwide. It offers protection for various apps, including Facebook, Gmail, Dropbox, or any account that supports Google Authenticator. Authy’s login verification options include a unique verification code, a text message, and a singular answer question that appears only on its users’ mobile device.