Satlantis
Seed Round in 2024
Satlantis is a global social network that connects like-minded individuals, primarily bitcoin enthusiasts and digital nomads, across 50 cities worldwide. Its platform leverages users' social graphs to provide personalized recommendations for local attractions, events, and services, fostering a sense of community among its members. The company integrates bitcoin for monetization, enabling users to engage in a unique, location-centric social experience that bridges the digital and physical worlds.
Swan Bitcoin
Series A in 2021
Swan Bitcoin is a financial technology company that simplifies the process of purchasing Bitcoin for users through automated savings plans. It allows individuals to buy Bitcoin automatically on a weekly, monthly, or per-paycheck basis, starting with investments as low as $5. The platform is designed to help users build their Bitcoin holdings consistently, taking advantage of market fluctuations by purchasing more when prices are low and less when prices are high. Users can link their major U.S. bank accounts to the platform, which facilitates the seamless conversion of dollars into Bitcoin savings. Additionally, Bitcoin is either delivered directly to the user's wallet or stored securely with a licensed and regulated custodian at no extra cost. Swan Bitcoin aims to provide a straightforward and effective way for individuals to save and protect their wealth through Bitcoin.
Satoshi Energy
Seed Round in 2021
Satoshi Energy is a Houston, Texas-based company that specializes in providing data-driven insights and power contracts tailored for bitcoin miners. Founded in 2018, Satoshi Energy focuses on connecting renewable energy assets with bitcoin mining operations through innovative power contracts that allow for flexible energy sales. The company offers high-fidelity insights into the electric power and bitcoin mining markets, facilitating the financing and management of unique bitcoin mining opportunities. By utilizing a platform that integrates renewable energy sources, Satoshi Energy aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of energy use in the bitcoin mining sector.
Unchained Capital
Series A in 2021
Unchained Capital, established in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing financial services tailored to cryptocurrency investors. The company offers a range of services, including bitcoin-backed loans, multi-signature cold storage custody, a trading desk, and bitcoin IRAs. These services are designed to help clients, regardless of their experience level, secure and maximize the value of their cryptocurrency holdings over the long term, without having to sell their assets.
Abra is a cryptocurrency platform established in 2014, designed to provide a straightforward and secure environment for individuals and businesses to buy, trade, and borrow against cryptocurrencies. Based in the United States and operational in over 150 countries, Abra facilitates easy conversion between cryptocurrencies and various local fiat currencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, registered investment advisors, and institutions, offering customizable services that allow users to manage their crypto portfolios effectively. With over two million customers and $9 billion processed in transactions, Abra has positioned itself as a trusted solution in the cryptocurrency market, earning recognition as one of the top five crypto wallets. The company is supported by prominent investors, reinforcing its commitment to creating an open and accessible global financial system.
Digital Currency Group
Venture Round in 2016
Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a corporate venture capital firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, founded in 2015. The company focuses on building and supporting businesses within the bitcoin and blockchain sectors by providing insights, networking opportunities, and access to capital. With over 150 investments across more than 30 countries, DCG primarily targets companies involved in financial technology, web3 infrastructure, decentralized finance, and related fields. In addition to its investment activities, DCG owns and operates several key entities in the digital currency ecosystem, including CoinDesk, a leading media and events platform, Genesis Trading, a prominent bitcoin brokerage firm, and Grayscale Investments, the largest asset management firm specializing in digital currencies.