Agora operates as a digital dollar and an asset platform.
Superstate
Series A in 2023
Superstate is a developer of legal and blockchain-based financial solutions. These solutions include short-term government bond funds that can be held in a cryptocurrency wallet or by a crypto custodian.
Hengsheng Graphite
Venture Round in 2023
Shandong Hengsheng Graphite Technology is a manufacturer specializing in graphite materials and products, providing solutions tailored for diverse industries. The company focuses on application development and deep processing of graphite, yielding high-quality materials suitable for sectors such as photovoltaics, semiconductors, aerospace, machinery manufacturing, new materials, and new energy. Through its integrated approach combining sales and innovation, Hengsheng Graphite aims to meet the evolving needs of its customers across various applications.
Gyroscope
Seed Round in 2023
Gyroscope operates a decentralized stablecoin platform focused on creating a resilient financial infrastructure. The company develops an asset-backed stablecoin that utilizes a diversified reserve and autonomous monetary policy to ensure stability and reliability. By reinventing stablecoin architecture and implementing effective risk control measures, Gyroscope addresses significant challenges in stablecoin design. The platform aims to provide robust public infrastructure that enhances the overall functionality and trustworthiness of stablecoins in the decentralized finance ecosystem.
Nammu21, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a digitization and analytics platform. This platform is designed to deconstruct, digitize, and analyze complex interconnected transaction documents within the finance ecosystem. By facilitating access to and extraction of data, Nammu21 enables stakeholders to generate new value from previously inaccessible information. The company's tools aim to bridge the gap between traditional business practices and the evolving digital landscape, enhancing the transaction experience and process for clients by transforming intricate data structures into easily accessible formats.
Skip is a blockchain company that provides infrastructure to help blockchains leverage Miner Extractable Value (MEV) for financial sustainability and improved user experiences. The company has developed a platform featuring a sealed-bid closed auction system, allowing traders to submit tipped transactions to validators. This system prioritizes these transactions at the top of blocks, facilitating long-term financial viability for blockchains. Additionally, it enables traders to implement more sophisticated and profitable trading strategies. Through its innovative approach, Skip aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of blockchain transactions.
Founded in 2018, Messari operates a leading platform for market intelligence products in the cryptocurrency industry. It provides deep analysis, data, news, and powerful tools to enhance transparency and drive smarter participation among professionals, individuals, and institutions.
Geojam
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Geojam operates a music-based social media platform that enables users to share their favorite songs with friends. The platform offers a wide range of genres, AI-generated personalized recaps, and rewards for sharing, fostering music discovery while creating new revenue streams for artists and brands.
Buildbox is a software company based in Los Angeles that empowers users to create mobile games and interactive experiences without programming knowledge. Its flagship product, also named Buildbox, enables users to design, build, and share their creations on various platforms.
YouChe.com
Series B in 2015
YouChe.com is a Chinese online platform specializing in the trading of second-hand cars. The company operates primarily through a business-to-consumer (B2C) and online-to-offline (O2O) model, enabling customers to buy and sell used vehicles efficiently. In addition to facilitating vehicle transactions, YouChe.com offers various financing services to support customers in their purchasing decisions. The platform aims to streamline the process of second-hand automobile trading, catering to the needs of both buyers and sellers in the growing market for pre-owned vehicles in China.
Nethra Imaging
Series B in 2004
Nethra Imaging, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in imaging and video solutions for various markets, including broadcast, medical, surveillance, and military applications. Founded in 2003, Nethra develops advanced silicon and board products that cover the entire signal chain, from capture and processing to storage and display. The company offers a range of products, including the NI-9065 image processor, the Merced CMOS IP Camera Platform designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the surveillance sector, and a Designer Tool Suite for embedded application developers. Additionally, Nethra provides networking and storage solutions, as well as products tailored for digital video and movie editing. The company utilizes proprietary algorithms to create flexible and programmable image and video processors, ensuring high performance and reliability in data transport and storage systems.
Crosslayer Networks
Series A in 2001
Crosslayer Networks is a privately held company based in Fremont, California, specializing in the development of high-performance silicon solutions for the networking industry. Founded in 2000, the company focuses on creating advanced, scalable semiconductor architectures that enhance the quality of service in next-generation Ethernet switches and routers. Crosslayer's innovative approach combines packet-processing and switch fabric technologies, enabling system vendors to produce products that support emerging technologies such as 10-gigabit Ethernet and MPLS. This architecture allows vendors to offer high scalability and rich features at competitive price points, addressing the evolving needs of metro service providers and enterprises. Unlike many startups, Crosslayer benefits from a seasoned team of experts with extensive experience in networking software development, architecture, and hardware design. The company's founders have a proven track record in the networking equipment sector, contributing to its reputation as a leader in semiconductor solutions for modern network infrastructure.