Digital Currency Group

Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a corporate venture capital investment firm founded in 2015 and based in New York City. The firm focuses on building and supporting companies in the bitcoin and blockchain sectors, making over 150 investments across more than 30 countries. DCG invests in a range of areas, including financial technology, web3 infrastructure, decentralized finance, and the metaverse. In addition to its investment activities, DCG owns CoinDesk, a leading media and events platform in the blockchain industry, Genesis Trading, a prominent bitcoin brokerage firm, and Grayscale Investments, the largest digital currency asset management firm. Through its extensive network and access to capital, DCG aims to foster innovation and growth in the digital currency space.

Matthew Beck

Director, Investments

Fernando Carranza

Investor

Brittney Cohen

Investor

Christopher Costaras

Investor

Ryan Jolly

Associate

Colette Oliver

Vice President, Meetings and Events

Danny Slutsky

Investor

Jason Yacavone

Managing Director

Past deals in Bitcoin

Voyager

Post in 2022
Voyager is a crypto-asset broker that provides retail and institutional investors with a turnkey solution to trade crypto assets. Voyager offers investors execution, data, wallet, and custody services through its institutional-grade open architecture platform. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Trust Machines

Seed Round in 2022
Trust Machines is focused on developing blockchain technology to enhance the capabilities of Bitcoin as a web3 platform. The company aims to transform Bitcoin from merely a passive store of value into a robust final settlement layer for various computing platforms and applications. By creating an ecosystem of applications and platform technologies, Trust Machines seeks to provide users with a wide array of Bitcoin applications, thereby contributing to the growth of the Bitcoin economy.

World

Venture Round in 2021
Worldcoin is a global digital currency initiative aimed at distributing a free share of its currency to every individual on Earth. The platform focuses on enhancing privacy and transparency through a permissionless blockchain. Worldcoin employs an iris-scanning device that creates a unique digital identity known as World ID. This system not only facilitates the issuance of its digital currency but also securely stores biometric information, which helps prevent fraudulent account creation by discouraging spammers from registering multiple times. Through these innovations, Worldcoin seeks to promote equitable access to digital currency while maintaining user privacy.

Elliptic

Series C in 2021
Elliptic Enterprises Limited, based in London, operates a platform focused on enhancing the transparency and accountability of cryptocurrency transactions. Established in 2013, the company offers blockchain analytics and compliance solutions that help financial institutions, cryptocurrency companies, and government agencies manage financial crime risk and fulfill regulatory requirements. Elliptic provides actionable intelligence to identify and combat illicit activities within the cryptocurrency space, thereby contributing to the integrity of digital currencies. The company also offers Elliptic Vault, a secure storage service for bitcoins, and is involved in lobbying, education, and advocacy related to digital currencies. By addressing the critical challenge of identity verification in cryptocurrencies, Elliptic aims to prevent criminals from undermining the positive potential of this technology.

BitOasis

Series B in 2021
BitOasis Technologies FZE is a fintech company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. The company operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell bitcoins across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. BitOasis aims to provide a secure and regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, catering to both retail and institutional clients. Its platform includes a bitcoin exchange, wallet services, and various integrations designed to facilitate seamless digital transactions. By focusing on emerging markets, BitOasis seeks to onboard consumers and businesses into an efficient, borderless payment system using blockchain technology.

Taker Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
Taker Protocol is a cryptocurrency liquidity protocol for NFTs.

Ripio

Series B in 2021
Ripio, previously known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company that provides electronic payment solutions in Latin America, utilizing blockchain technology to enhance accessibility to financial services. The company caters to businesses by enabling them to process international transactions using credit cards and bitcoins at reduced costs. Additionally, Ripio allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Its online cryptocurrency trading platform facilitates convenient trading in bitcoin through digital wallets, offering merchants the option to receive payments in local currency or bitcoins. The company also provides a credit line feature for financing payments in installments, serving clients across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador.

Coinme

Venture Round in 2021
Coinme Inc. is a blockchain financial technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that operates a network of bitcoin ATMs and provides digital wallet services. Established in 2014, Coinme became the first state-licensed Bitcoin ATM operator in the United States and has since expanded its reach through a partnership with Coinstar, creating the largest bitcoin kiosk network globally. The company's offerings include automated teller machines for cryptocurrency, a proprietary API that enables existing financial infrastructure to support digital currency transactions, and solutions for digital currency IRAs and 401(k)s. Coinme's services aim to facilitate easy access to the digital currency economy, allowing users to buy, sell, and exchange virtual currencies securely.

Circle

Private Equity Round in 2021
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.

Streami

Venture Round in 2021
Streami, Inc. is a blockchain technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in financial market infrastructure. It operates Gofax, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Dask, a cryptocurrency depository. The company develops blockchain-based solutions to connect and streamline fragmented financial networks worldwide. Streami provides middleware services for remittances, focusing on secure pathfinding, integration, and risk management. This enables financial institutions to safeguard their assets and execute transactions with minimal friction, even in challenging conditions.

BitClout

Funding Round in 2021
BitClout is an open-source social media platform that builds a Proof-of-Work blockchain for its users. BitClout is a new type of social network that speculates on people and posts with real money, and it’s built from the ground up as its own custom blockchain. Its architecture is similar to Bitcoin, only it can support complex social network data like posts, profiles, follows, speculation features, and much more at significantly higher throughput and scale.

Protego Trust Bank

Series A in 2021
Protego Trust Bank is a financial services institution based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2017. The bank specializes in providing regulated cryptocurrency services tailored for institutional investors. Its offerings encompass a comprehensive suite of digital asset services, including custody, trading, lending, and issuance, all facilitated through a vertically integrated platform. By leveraging distributed ledger technology, Protego Trust Bank enables clients to hold, trade, lend, and issue digital assets in a secure and efficient manner, positioning itself as a reliable partner for institutions looking to enhance their digital asset capabilities.

Luno

Acquisition in 2020
Luno is a prominent global cryptocurrency company headquartered in London, serving over 2 million customers across 40 countries, including regions like Africa and South East Asia. The company offers a user-friendly platform for buying, selling, and storing various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Luno is officially registered in Indonesia, where it operates as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the country. Its services include currency conversion, digital wallets, and trading analysis tools, aimed at simplifying cryptocurrency transactions for its users. Luno's mission is to enhance the financial system worldwide by making cryptocurrencies accessible and secure.

Circle

Venture Round in 2020
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.

Lolli

Seed Round in 2020
Lolli, Inc. is a rewards platform that enables users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a browser extension compatible with the Chrome browser, allowing users to earn cryptocurrency through their purchases. Lolli has formed partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing customers to earn bitcoin rewards each time they shop at these retailers. The company receives a percentage of each sale made through its platform and shares this revenue with users by sending bitcoin to their Lolli wallets. By providing an easy way to acquire cryptocurrency through everyday shopping, Lolli offers an alternative currency option for consumers.

Skew

Series A in 2020
Skew Ltd develops and operates online marketplace that provides market intelligence for crypto derivatives markets. Its platform provides real time data analytics for bitcoin and ether derivatives; customized services to suit users’ needs as a trader, investor, and researcher; and provides market participants with an overview of crypto markets. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Zabo

Seed Round in 2020
Zabo is a financial technology company that integrates traditional banking with cryptocurrency services. It offers a comprehensive banking solution that includes checking and savings accounts, a debit card, and direct deposit capabilities. The platform allows users to easily exchange cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether, directly from their bank accounts. Zabo's application is built on an API framework, enabling seamless connection of cryptocurrency accounts with minimal coding required. Additionally, it supports hardware wallet integration, facilitating the buying, selling, and transferring of cryptocurrencies for its clients.

Bloq

Venture Round in 2020
Bloq, Inc. specializes in developing enterprise software solutions centered around blockchain technology. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, the company offers BloqEnterprise, a comprehensive blockchain infrastructure that enables organizations to create, manage, and customize their own blockchain networks—whether private, public, or permissioned. Bloq also provides BloqCloud, a blockchain management system, and BloqLabs for tokenization. Additionally, the company has developed Metronome, a cross-blockchain cryptocurrency, and operates a digital currency wallet that offers various cryptocurrency services. Bloq's offerings address critical business needs such as security, provenance, authentication, and reconciliation, positioning it as a valuable partner for enterprises looking to leverage blockchain technology effectively.

CryptoKitties

Series B in 2019
CryptoKitties is a mobile game that enables users to collect and breed virtual cats on the blockchain. The collectible, breedable, and adorable CryptoKitties aim to make blockchain technology accessible to everyday consumers by putting a furry face on the concept of digital collectibles. With each CryptoKitties unique 256-bit genome empower nearly 4-billion potential genetic combinations.

CoinFLEX

Venture Round in 2019
CoinFLEX (Coin Futures and Lending Exchange) is the world's first physically delivered cryptocurrency futures exchange.

Reserve

Venture Round in 2019
Developer of a financial application designed to reduce risk through diversification and decentralized governance. The company's currency provides a hyperinflation-protected savings account to assist users in protecting their money while being scalable and open to all, enabling customers to easily pay their international suppliers while keeping their money out of inflation-prone local currency.

CoinFLEX

Seed Round in 2019
CoinFLEX (Coin Futures and Lending Exchange) is the world's first physically delivered cryptocurrency futures exchange.

Money Button

Venture Round in 2019
Money Button is a simple way to make or accept payments over the internet.

Coinhouse

Series A in 2019
At Coinhouse, we believe digital assets and blockchain technologies are breakthroughs that will fundamentally change societies. They will transform the way we exchange value and disrupt the financial system for the better. Founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, Coinhouse is the leading and trusted partner for investing and safeguarding digital assets using entreprise-grade custody systems. A comprehensive suite of online and in-person services sets Coinhouse apart by: - Offering immediate access to a wide selection of digital assets where transactions can range from tens of euros to several million with best prices and high-level liquidity - A dedicated account manager for all our premium clients to support them throughout their investment journey with premium research and services. - An enterprise-grade custody service offered by our sister company, Coinhouse Custody Services.

Layer1

Seed Round in 2018
Layer1 is a San Francisco-based company that operates a cryptocurrency investment and infrastructure platform, focusing primarily on Bitcoin mining. Founded in 2018, it builds fully-integrated Bitcoin mining data centers designed to enhance the profitability of energy assets and improve electrical grid reliability. By integrating energy systems with high-performance computing, Layer1 creates unique value and enables operations in regions with the lowest electricity costs, even in hot climates where traditional air-cooled data centers are not feasible. This approach supports a sustainable future to meet the growing energy demands of the digital economy.

Lolli

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Lolli, Inc. is a rewards platform that enables users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a browser extension compatible with the Chrome browser, allowing users to earn cryptocurrency through their purchases. Lolli has formed partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing customers to earn bitcoin rewards each time they shop at these retailers. The company receives a percentage of each sale made through its platform and shares this revenue with users by sending bitcoin to their Lolli wallets. By providing an easy way to acquire cryptocurrency through everyday shopping, Lolli offers an alternative currency option for consumers.

POSaBIT

Venture Round in 2018
POSaBIT Systems Corporation is a financial technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, specializing in blockchain-enabled payment processing and point-of-sale systems. The company primarily serves cash-only businesses, with a significant focus on the cannabis industry in the United States. By providing innovative payment solutions, POSaBIT aims to facilitate transactions for merchants operating in a sector that often faces banking challenges.

Circle

Series E in 2018
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.

Tagomi

Venture Round in 2018
Tagomi Trading, LLC is a cryptocurrency trading platform focused on providing institutional clients with enhanced trade execution capabilities. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in New Jersey, Chicago, San Francisco, and London, the company utilizes sophisticated routing techniques and execution algorithms. These tools analyze both real-time and historical data to optimize trading decisions, allowing clients to minimize costs and maximize their returns. By prioritizing better execution, Tagomi aims to support its clients in achieving more efficient trading outcomes in the cryptocurrency market.

Carbon-12 Labs, Inc.

Seed Round in 2018
Carbon-12 Labs, Inc. is a New York-based company, founded in 2017, that focuses on simplifying the transition from fiat currency to cryptocurrency. The company provides API-driven on-ramps that facilitate access to the blockchain economy, enabling users to convert traditional currency into digital assets with ease.

Chainalysis

Series A in 2018
Chainalysis Inc. is a blockchain analysis company that specializes in anti-money laundering software tailored for cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of products aimed at enhancing compliance and mitigating risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Key offerings include REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders and visualizes data, and an API that provides transaction-based risk scoring by analyzing the sources and destinations of funds. Additionally, Chainalysis provides activity monitoring reports and diligence tools to help financial institutions assess emerging threats and estimate criminal revenues. Its services cater to government agencies, banks, exchanges, insurance companies, and cryptocurrency businesses, facilitating safer interactions within the decentralized financial landscape. The company also has offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Lightning Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Lightning Labs is building the next generation of decentralized, resilient financial infrastructure. We believe systems based on cryptography, blockchains, and smart contracts will enhance financial cooperation around the world in unprecedented ways at scales both large and small. We have developed Lightning Network Daemon (lnd) the most advanced and most developer-friendly implementation of the Lightning Network protocol. Along with Neutrino, an open platform that enables users with mobile devices to conduct blockchain and Lightning Network transactions quickly and easily. We’re hiring. See our open positions: http://lightning.engineering/careers.html Get involved: http://dev.lightning.community/

OB1

Series A in 2018
OB1 is a developer of a peer-to-peer trading platform that enables a cryptocurrency marketplace. Established in 2015 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, OB1's software allows users to buy and sell goods directly with one another, eliminating the need for centralized servers or governing bodies. By utilizing cryptocurrency, the platform provides a method for commerce that is both private and free, facilitating seamless transactions without fees.

Silvergate Bank

Venture Round in 2018
Silvergate Bank, based in La Jolla, California, is a bank holding company that offers a range of banking products and services to both businesses and individuals in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1988, it provides deposit products such as demand accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. The bank also offers various loan products, including real estate loans, commercial loans, construction loans, and consumer loans. Notably, Silvergate specializes in cash management services tailored for the digital currency industry, catering to U.S. exchanges and global investors. With a commitment to personalized service, Silvergate aims to deliver customized banking solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients. The bank has maintained profitability for over 20 years and is recognized as a leading provider of financial infrastructure solutions in the digital currency sector.

Silvergate Bank

Funding Round in 2018
Silvergate Bank, based in La Jolla, California, is a bank holding company that offers a range of banking products and services to both businesses and individuals in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1988, it provides deposit products such as demand accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. The bank also offers various loan products, including real estate loans, commercial loans, construction loans, and consumer loans. Notably, Silvergate specializes in cash management services tailored for the digital currency industry, catering to U.S. exchanges and global investors. With a commitment to personalized service, Silvergate aims to deliver customized banking solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients. The bank has maintained profitability for over 20 years and is recognized as a leading provider of financial infrastructure solutions in the digital currency sector.

Ledger

Series B in 2018
Ledger develops security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies as well as blockchain applications for individuals and companies, by leveraging a distinctive, proprietary technology. Launched in 2014, Ledger has designed an acclaimed line of hardware security devices quickly placing the company as a global leader on the market with 1,000,000 units sold in more than 165 countries. For enterprises and corporations, Ledger introduced the Vault: a fully managed SaaS solution addressing the need to safeguard a very large amount of multiple cryptocurrencies while mitigating both IT and physical assault threats. The company is also active on the industrial IoT market, leveraging its secure hardware technology to interface sensors and machines to smart contracts or blockchain based assets. Ledger is headquartered in Paris, has a production facility in Vierzon (France) and offices in San Francisco.

BitOasis

Venture Round in 2018
BitOasis Technologies FZE is a fintech company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. The company operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell bitcoins across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. BitOasis aims to provide a secure and regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, catering to both retail and institutional clients. Its platform includes a bitcoin exchange, wallet services, and various integrations designed to facilitate seamless digital transactions. By focusing on emerging markets, BitOasis seeks to onboard consumers and businesses into an efficient, borderless payment system using blockchain technology.

Buda

Venture Round in 2018
SurBTC is developing solutions that use bitcoin as an underlaying tool, benefiting from its attributes without carrying the disadvantages.

BitGo

Series B in 2017
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.

BitPay

Series B in 2017
BitPay, Inc. is a provider of enterprise-grade bitcoin payment solutions designed for businesses and organizations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company offers a range of services, including a RESTful API and a bitcoin payment gateway API, which facilitate secure payment processing. BitPay supports native payment protocols, signed payment requests, and direct payment communication, enhancing transaction efficiency. Additionally, the company offers Copay, a bitcoin wallet solution that incorporates Intel hardware security, ensuring robust protection for private key generation and transaction signing. BitPay Send is another key service, allowing organizations to pay employees, vendors, and contractors with cryptocurrency. The company also has a strategic processing partnership with Aliant Payment Systems, further expanding its payment processing capabilities.

Coinhouse

Seed Round in 2017
At Coinhouse, we believe digital assets and blockchain technologies are breakthroughs that will fundamentally change societies. They will transform the way we exchange value and disrupt the financial system for the better. Founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, Coinhouse is the leading and trusted partner for investing and safeguarding digital assets using entreprise-grade custody systems. A comprehensive suite of online and in-person services sets Coinhouse apart by: - Offering immediate access to a wide selection of digital assets where transactions can range from tens of euros to several million with best prices and high-level liquidity - A dedicated account manager for all our premium clients to support them throughout their investment journey with premium research and services. - An enterprise-grade custody service offered by our sister company, Coinhouse Custody Services.

CoinJar

Venture Round in 2017
CoinJar is a digital finance platform based in London, UK, with an additional office in Melbourne, Australia, that facilitates the buying, selling, and spending of bitcoins and various other cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2013, CoinJar offers a hosted bitcoin wallet for storing and transferring digital currencies, alongside a multi-currency wallet for managing both digital and fiat currencies. Its services include CoinJar Touch, which allows users to pay and trade bitcoin via mobile devices, as well as CoinJar Swipe, a bitcoin debit card enabling everyday spending. The platform also provides tools for online businesses to accept bitcoin payments across various sectors, ensuring user security through multi-factor authentication. In addition to its core services, CoinJar sells hardware wallets, merchandise, and other accessories online, thereby enhancing the overall digital currency experience for users.

Luno

Series B in 2017
Luno is a prominent global cryptocurrency company headquartered in London, serving over 2 million customers across 40 countries, including regions like Africa and South East Asia. The company offers a user-friendly platform for buying, selling, and storing various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Luno is officially registered in Indonesia, where it operates as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the country. Its services include currency conversion, digital wallets, and trading analysis tools, aimed at simplifying cryptocurrency transactions for its users. Luno's mission is to enhance the financial system worldwide by making cryptocurrencies accessible and secure.

BitPesa

Series A 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.

POSaBIT

Seed Round in 2017
POSaBIT Systems Corporation is a financial technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, specializing in blockchain-enabled payment processing and point-of-sale systems. The company primarily serves cash-only businesses, with a significant focus on the cannabis industry in the United States. By providing innovative payment solutions, POSaBIT aims to facilitate transactions for merchants operating in a sector that often faces banking challenges.

Cobalt

Venture Round in 2017
Cobalt delivers a private peer-to-peer network that significantly reduces post-trade cost and risk for financial market participants. It aims to use the technology behind bitcoin to simplify foreign exchange trading. The company also aims to create a single, shared view of each transaction by using blockchain technology, which uses complex cryptography to allow people to safely view and edit shared ledgers. The technology was first developed to underpin cryptocurrency bitcoin, doing away with the need for a central bank. Cobalt was founded in 2015 by Andy Coyne and Adrian Patten. It is headquartered in London, England.

OpenBazaar

Venture Round in 2017
OpenBazaar is a new way to trade online. By running a program on your computer, you can connect directly to other users in the OpenBazaar network and trade with them. This network isn't controlled by a company, it's a decentralized network that isn't run by any organization at all. This means there are no mandatory fees to pay, and that your trade is censorship-resistant. OpenBazaar uses Bitcoin, a digital currency that is also cheap to use, decentralized, and censorship-resistant. This project is open source, which means the code is publicly available, can be reviewed, and anyone can join the project and suggest changes.

BTCC

Venture Round in 2017
BTCC is a technology company that specializes in facilitating bitcoin exchanges globally. Headquartered in Shanghai, it was originally founded as BTCChina in 2011. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services through a single integrated platform, including digital currency exchange, a mining pool, payment processing, and consumer wallets. Its product offerings encompass various solutions such as a trading platform for secure bitcoin transactions, blockchain engraving, the minting of physical bitcoins, and services for developers. BTCC aims to provide security, risk mitigation, and technological innovation to its diverse international clientele, ensuring efficient and reliable access to cryptocurrency services.

Ledger

Series A in 2017
Ledger develops security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies as well as blockchain applications for individuals and companies, by leveraging a distinctive, proprietary technology. Launched in 2014, Ledger has designed an acclaimed line of hardware security devices quickly placing the company as a global leader on the market with 1,000,000 units sold in more than 165 countries. For enterprises and corporations, Ledger introduced the Vault: a fully managed SaaS solution addressing the need to safeguard a very large amount of multiple cryptocurrencies while mitigating both IT and physical assault threats. The company is also active on the industrial IoT market, leveraging its secure hardware technology to interface sensors and machines to smart contracts or blockchain based assets. Ledger is headquartered in Paris, has a production facility in Vierzon (France) and offices in San Francisco.

ShapeShift

Series A in 2017
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

Series A 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.

Blockstack

Series A in 2017
Blockstack is a decentralized computing network that empowers users to control their data and login credentials while facilitating the development of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company operates an open-source platform that allows developers to create secure, privacy-focused applications. Users can register digital assets, such as domain names and applications, through Blockstack Token LLC, a subsidiary established in 2017. The network enables the creation, trading, and management of digital assets without relying on central authorities. With over 120 independent developer teams building on its platform, Blockstack aims to provide a scalable and user-centric alternative to traditional tech solutions, ensuring privacy, security, and freedom in the digital space.

Ripio

Series A in 2017
Ripio, previously known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company that provides electronic payment solutions in Latin America, utilizing blockchain technology to enhance accessibility to financial services. The company caters to businesses by enabling them to process international transactions using credit cards and bitcoins at reduced costs. Additionally, Ripio allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Its online cryptocurrency trading platform facilitates convenient trading in bitcoin through digital wallets, offering merchants the option to receive payments in local currency or bitcoins. The company also provides a credit line feature for financing payments in installments, serving clients across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador.

Wyre

Series A in 2016
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.

Yours

Angel Round in 2016
Yours, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in a blockchain-based social network and mobile application. The platform allows users to earn bitcoin cash for their contributions, which include creating content, voting, and commenting. As of September 29, 2020, Yours, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Bayesian Group. The company's focus on integrating cryptocurrency into social interactions distinguishes it in the digital content landscape.

Coins.ph

Series A in 2016
Coins.ph is a financial technology company based in Pasig City, Philippines, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile wallet that provides consumers and small businesses with access to a range of financial services. The platform enables users to transfer money, pay bills, load mobile phones, and engage in cryptocurrency transactions, including buying and selling bitcoins. Coins.ph also facilitates local and international remittances, online shopping, and game credits, making financial transactions more accessible through mobile devices and blockchain technology. The company offers features such as ATM cash pickup, merchant services, and a user-friendly mobile application, allowing customers to manage their finances without the burden of minimum cash-in amounts or monthly fees. Coins.ph operates as a subsidiary of PT Go-Jek Indonesia.

Unocoin

Seed Round in 2016
Unocoin Technologies Private Limited is a Bitcoin trading and transacting platform based in India. Founded in 2013, it enables users to buy, sell, store, and utilize bitcoin through its mobile wallet, which is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. The platform allows users to deposit and receive bitcoin, send and withdraw funds, and print paper wallets for secure storage. Additionally, Unocoin provides a merchant gateway that facilitates businesses, e-commerce shops, NGOs, and freelancers to accept bitcoin as a payment method for their products and services. The company also emphasizes security through features such as two-factor authentication and notification services, making it a comprehensive solution for both individual users and businesses looking to engage with cryptocurrency.

Bitso

Series A in 2016
Bitso SAPI de CV is a prominent online trading platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2014, that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As Mexico's first Bitcoin exchange, Bitso allows users to trade Bitcoin with the Mexican Peso, providing a secure and professional environment for cryptocurrency transactions. Users can fund their accounts through various options, including in-person deposits at designated locations across Mexico. The platform operates with a central limit order book, similar to traditional currency exchanges, ensuring efficient trade execution. Additionally, Bitso offers an API that enables third-party applications, such as trading and charting tools, to integrate with its platform, along with a dedicated mobile application for seamless trading activities.

CryptoFacilities

Seed Round in 2016
CryptoFacilities is a financial services firm that provides FCA-regulated risk management and trading solutions for digital assets such as bitcoin. It also operates as a broker for exchange-traded futures and options. The company's products serve to trade and manage the price risk of bitcoin and other digital tokens. It offers a platform for its customers to make bitcoin transactions online. Users of the platform are able to open accounts, verify them by uploading addresses and identifications, and deposit bitcoins to the provided addresses once the verification is confirmed. CryptoFacilities is based in London, United Kingdom.

Netki

Seed Round in 2016
Netki, Inc. provides an online service that provides their users with the ability to send money between different bitcoin services. It also offers wallet name services, which allow developers to offer consumer digital currency applications. Netki, Inc. was formerly known as gIdentity, Inc. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Canoga Park, California.

Colu

Series A in 2016
Colu Technologies Ltd. is a company that focuses on creating open-source technology protocols utilizing blockchain to facilitate direct exchanges of digital cash. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Colu offers a range of solutions including a control panel for generating local currencies, a mobile app for users to send and receive payments while exploring their local economy, and merchant tools for accepting payments and managing transactions. The company aims to foster economic and social change within local communities by empowering them to take control of their financial ecosystems. Through its innovative financial solutions, Colu enables users to engage in everyday transactions while promoting local businesses and economic growth.

BitOasis

Seed Round in 2016
BitOasis Technologies FZE is a fintech company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. The company operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell bitcoins across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. BitOasis aims to provide a secure and regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, catering to both retail and institutional clients. Its platform includes a bitcoin exchange, wallet services, and various integrations designed to facilitate seamless digital transactions. By focusing on emerging markets, BitOasis seeks to onboard consumers and businesses into an efficient, borderless payment system using blockchain technology.

BitOasis

Seed Round in 2016
BitOasis Technologies FZE is a fintech company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. The company operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell bitcoins across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. BitOasis aims to provide a secure and regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, catering to both retail and institutional clients. Its platform includes a bitcoin exchange, wallet services, and various integrations designed to facilitate seamless digital transactions. By focusing on emerging markets, BitOasis seeks to onboard consumers and businesses into an efficient, borderless payment system using blockchain technology.

RSK Labs

Seed Round in 2016
RSK Labs Limited, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the developer of the first open-source smart contract platform that integrates with Bitcoin through a two-way peg. This innovative platform allows Bitcoin miners to engage in merge-mining, thereby participating in the smart contract ecosystem while enhancing the capabilities of Bitcoin. RSK aims to increase the functionality and value of the Bitcoin network by enabling smart contracts, facilitating near-instant payments, and improving scalability.

Elliptic

Series A in 2016
Elliptic Enterprises Limited, based in London, operates a platform focused on enhancing the transparency and accountability of cryptocurrency transactions. Established in 2013, the company offers blockchain analytics and compliance solutions that help financial institutions, cryptocurrency companies, and government agencies manage financial crime risk and fulfill regulatory requirements. Elliptic provides actionable intelligence to identify and combat illicit activities within the cryptocurrency space, thereby contributing to the integrity of digital currencies. The company also offers Elliptic Vault, a secure storage service for bitcoins, and is involved in lobbying, education, and advocacy related to digital currencies. By addressing the critical challenge of identity verification in cryptocurrencies, Elliptic aims to prevent criminals from undermining the positive potential of this technology.

Nuri

Seed Round in 2016
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala, is a Berlin-based company that offers a banking platform integrating traditional banking services with cryptocurrency investment and management. Founded in 2015, Nuri provides customers with protected bank accounts, enabling them to access digital assets and blockchain-based finance. The platform allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly from their bank accounts and earn competitive returns on their investments. In addition to banking services, Nuri offers international money transfers, payment processing, debit cards, and e-wallet services. By leveraging secure blockchain technology, Nuri positions itself as a bridge between traditional financial systems and emerging digital currencies, making it easier for users to navigate the evolving landscape of finance. The company has attracted investment from notable venture capitalists and organizations, further solidifying its role in the financial technology sector.

Chainalysis

Seed Round in 2016
Chainalysis Inc. is a blockchain analysis company that specializes in anti-money laundering software tailored for cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of products aimed at enhancing compliance and mitigating risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Key offerings include REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders and visualizes data, and an API that provides transaction-based risk scoring by analyzing the sources and destinations of funds. Additionally, Chainalysis provides activity monitoring reports and diligence tools to help financial institutions assess emerging threats and estimate criminal revenues. Its services cater to government agencies, banks, exchanges, insurance companies, and cryptocurrency businesses, facilitating safer interactions within the decentralized financial landscape. The company also has offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Buda

Seed Round in 2016
SurBTC is developing solutions that use bitcoin as an underlaying tool, benefiting from its attributes without carrying the disadvantages.

Skuchain

Seed Round in 2016
Skuchain, Inc. is a company that develops blockchain-based solutions aimed at enhancing B2B trade and supply chain finance. Established in 2014 and located in Mountain View, California, Skuchain offers a range of products, including BRACKETS, a smart lock system that facilitates financial transactions contingent upon the fulfillment of agreements. Its blockchain platform creates a Commerce Cloud that integrates procurement, contract management, financing, corporate payments, and inventory tracking, enabling businesses to achieve a Liquid Supply Chain. This system allows for real-time data flow and risk-mitigated early payments from innovative capital sources, ensuring increased transparency, security, and efficiency in supply chain operations. Skuchain primarily serves banks and manufacturers, providing them with the tools to optimize their global trade processes.

Zcash

Seed Round in 2016
Zcash offers total payment confidentiality, while still maintaining a decentralized network using a public blockchain. Unlike Bitcoin, Zcash transactions automatically hide the sender, recipient, and value of all transactions on the blockchain. Only those with the correct view key can see the contents. Users have complete control and can opt-in to provide others with their view key at their discretion. Zcash transactions do not depend on the cooperation of other parties. Additionally, full nodes in the Zcash network only need to store a small persistent state.

CoinDesk

Acquisition in 2016
CoinDesk is an independent media platform dedicated to providing news, insights, and analysis on Bitcoin and the broader digital currency landscape. It covers a wide range of topics, from fundamental explanations of cryptocurrencies to the latest trends and developments in the industry. With a network of reporters positioned globally, CoinDesk aims to deliver unbiased information that informs and educates its audience. The platform serves as a resource for the global investment community, helping investors understand how cryptocurrencies and digital assets are transforming money and commerce. Through its comprehensive coverage, CoinDesk connects stakeholders and promotes awareness of the evolving financial system.

Genesis

Venture Round in 2016
Genesis is a provider of virtual currency trading services that facilitates extensive digital currency transactions, loans, and trades, reaching billions of dollars monthly. With a team possessing significant experience from leading Wall Street investment banks and a strong understanding of cryptocurrency markets, Genesis offers a comprehensive platform for digital asset trading. Its services include the buying and selling of large blocks of digital currency, as well as borrowing, lending, custody, and prime brokerage solutions. The company aims to create a secure marketplace for investors to engage in digital currency transactions efficiently and safely.

Purse

Seed Round in 2015
Purse operates a peer-to-peer marketplace aimed at enhancing the utility of Bitcoin in global commerce. By offering significant discounts, such as 15% off on Amazon purchases, Purse incentivizes consumers to spend their Bitcoin rather than merely holding it. The platform allows users to easily buy Bitcoin with a credit card, streamlining the purchasing process and addressing the challenges associated with using cryptocurrency for everyday transactions. Furthermore, Purse enables users to trade gift cards for cryptocurrencies, providing additional flexibility and savings on regular purchases. Overall, Purse seeks to create a frictionless shopping experience while promoting the adoption of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash in online marketplaces.

Keza

Seed Round in 2015
Keza is an app that enables you to invest in US and other international stock markets in the most convenient way

Veem

Series A in 2015
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that offers a platform designed to simplify the process of sending and receiving payments for businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate international payments, eliminating the need for intermediary banks and thereby reducing costs for small- and medium-sized enterprises. Veem's platform allows users to send and receive payments in local currency, track transactions in real time, generate invoices, and upload mass documents. Additionally, it integrates with various accounting platforms to streamline financial operations. With offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China, Veem aims to create a user-focused financial ecosystem that enhances the efficiency of cross-border transactions.

MONI

Seed Round in 2015
MONI Nordic Oy, based in Helsinki, Finland, offers prepaid MasterCards that enable users to make online and offline payments. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing accessible personal banking tools that allow individuals to pay for purchases, send and receive money, access credit, withdraw cash, and manage their accounts via mobile devices. MONI aims to bridge traditional banking with emerging technologies, incorporating cryptocurrencies into its services. By simplifying financial processes and reducing costs, MONI enhances user experience while minimizing the risk of fraud. Its technology is designed to be universally accessible, functioning on any smartphone or feature phone, thereby providing essential financial services to a broad audience worldwide.

Abra

Series A in 2015
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.

ShapeShift

Seed Round in 2015
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.

Korbit

Series A in 2015
Korbit, Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that offers bitcoin exchange, wallet, and merchant processing services. Founded on July 5, 2013, by Kangmo Kim, Louis Jinhwa Kim, and Tony Lyu, the company has established itself as a key player in the cryptocurrency industry. As of September 26, 2017, Korbit operates as a subsidiary of NXC Corporation, further solidifying its position in the market.

Korbit

Series A in 2015
Korbit, Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that offers bitcoin exchange, wallet, and merchant processing services. Founded on July 5, 2013, by Kangmo Kim, Louis Jinhwa Kim, and Tony Lyu, the company has established itself as a key player in the cryptocurrency industry. As of September 26, 2017, Korbit operates as a subsidiary of NXC Corporation, further solidifying its position in the market.

Yellow

Seed Round in 2015
Yellow is a startup founded between the Middle East and San Francisco, working to solve two hard, but related, problems: Payments & Bitcoin adoption. The Middle East is notorious for its poor payment and money transfer options (it's still a cash-based society); and Bitcoin is taking the world by storm, and starting up in the region. Yellow is combining both to provide game-changing payment solutions in a region in desperate need of innovation. Yellow's first product is a Bitcoin payment processor. Simply, Yellow enables businesses to accept Bitcoin for payment from anywhere in the world, while eliminating the risk and complexity in doing so.

Luno

Series A in 2015
Luno is a prominent global cryptocurrency company headquartered in London, serving over 2 million customers across 40 countries, including regions like Africa and South East Asia. The company offers a user-friendly platform for buying, selling, and storing various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Luno is officially registered in Indonesia, where it operates as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the country. Its services include currency conversion, digital wallets, and trading analysis tools, aimed at simplifying cryptocurrency transactions for its users. Luno's mission is to enhance the financial system worldwide by making cryptocurrencies accessible and secure.

Bitso

Seed Round in 2015
Bitso SAPI de CV is a prominent online trading platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2014, that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As Mexico's first Bitcoin exchange, Bitso allows users to trade Bitcoin with the Mexican Peso, providing a secure and professional environment for cryptocurrency transactions. Users can fund their accounts through various options, including in-person deposits at designated locations across Mexico. The platform operates with a central limit order book, similar to traditional currency exchanges, ensuring efficient trade execution. Additionally, Bitso offers an API that enables third-party applications, such as trading and charting tools, to integrate with its platform, along with a dedicated mobile application for seamless trading activities.

Ripio

Seed Round in 2015
Ripio, previously known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company that provides electronic payment solutions in Latin America, utilizing blockchain technology to enhance accessibility to financial services. The company caters to businesses by enabling them to process international transactions using credit cards and bitcoins at reduced costs. Additionally, Ripio allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Its online cryptocurrency trading platform facilitates convenient trading in bitcoin through digital wallets, offering merchants the option to receive payments in local currency or bitcoins. The company also provides a credit line feature for financing payments in installments, serving clients across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador.

Ripple

Series A in 2015
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.

Circle

Series C in 2015
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.

ShapeShift

Seed Round in 2015
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.

Abra

Series A in 2015
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.

BitPesa

Seed Round in 2015
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.

BitFlyer

Series B in 2015
bitFlyer, Inc. is a virtual currency exchange based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in Bitcoin transactions and blockchain development services. Founded in 2014, the platform enables customers to buy, sell, and spend bitcoins, alongside a variety of altcoins such as Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. bitFlyer offers a comprehensive suite of services, including trading platforms for both casual and professional users, an Application Programming Interface for account management, and e-commerce payment solutions for businesses. Additionally, the company operates fundFlyer, a crowdfunding site that facilitates fundraising efforts using Bitcoin. With a focus on security, bitFlyer aims to provide a secure and user-friendly environment for digital currency transactions.

Colu

Seed Round in 2015
Colu Technologies Ltd. is a company that focuses on creating open-source technology protocols utilizing blockchain to facilitate direct exchanges of digital cash. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Colu offers a range of solutions including a control panel for generating local currencies, a mobile app for users to send and receive payments while exploring their local economy, and merchant tools for accepting payments and managing transactions. The company aims to foster economic and social change within local communities by empowering them to take control of their financial ecosystems. Through its innovative financial solutions, Colu enables users to engage in everyday transactions while promoting local businesses and economic growth.

Coins.ph

Venture Round in 2014
Coins.ph is a financial technology company based in Pasig City, Philippines, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile wallet that provides consumers and small businesses with access to a range of financial services. The platform enables users to transfer money, pay bills, load mobile phones, and engage in cryptocurrency transactions, including buying and selling bitcoins. Coins.ph also facilitates local and international remittances, online shopping, and game credits, making financial transactions more accessible through mobile devices and blockchain technology. The company offers features such as ATM cash pickup, merchant services, and a user-friendly mobile application, allowing customers to manage their finances without the burden of minimum cash-in amounts or monthly fees. Coins.ph operates as a subsidiary of PT Go-Jek Indonesia.

ChangeCoin

Seed Round in 2014
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.

Blockstack

Seed Round in 2014
Blockstack is a decentralized computing network that empowers users to control their data and login credentials while facilitating the development of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company operates an open-source platform that allows developers to create secure, privacy-focused applications. Users can register digital assets, such as domain names and applications, through Blockstack Token LLC, a subsidiary established in 2017. The network enables the creation, trading, and management of digital assets without relying on central authorities. With over 120 independent developer teams building on its platform, Blockstack aims to provide a scalable and user-centric alternative to traditional tech solutions, ensuring privacy, security, and freedom in the digital space.

Bitnet

Series A in 2014
Bitnet operates a digital commerce platform designed to enable enterprise-scale merchants to accept bitcoin payments. The company focuses on developing an online payment solution that facilitates transactions in cryptocurrency, catering specifically to larger businesses seeking to integrate bitcoin into their payment systems. Bitnet's team comprises experienced professionals from the technology and payment sectors, including key contributors to the development of CyberSource, one of the largest payment gateways, which was acquired by Visa. Through its platform, Bitnet aims to streamline the process of accepting digital currency and enhance the overall payment experience for merchants and their customers.

BitFlyer

Series B in 2014
bitFlyer, Inc. is a virtual currency exchange based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in Bitcoin transactions and blockchain development services. Founded in 2014, the platform enables customers to buy, sell, and spend bitcoins, alongside a variety of altcoins such as Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. bitFlyer offers a comprehensive suite of services, including trading platforms for both casual and professional users, an Application Programming Interface for account management, and e-commerce payment solutions for businesses. Additionally, the company operates fundFlyer, a crowdfunding site that facilitates fundraising efforts using Bitcoin. With a focus on security, bitFlyer aims to provide a secure and user-friendly environment for digital currency transactions.

Melotic

Seed Round in 2014
Melotic, Inc. is a cryptocurrency technology company founded in 2014 and based in Hong Kong. It operates a digital asset exchange that allows users to trade curated digital assets, including Bitcoin. The company focuses on developing financial software to facilitate a cryptocurrency exchange platform, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and enable seamless transactions across the globe. Melotic's team comprises experienced professionals who are passionate about the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies.

Tradewave

Seed Round in 2014
Tradewave is a web-based algorithmic trading platform for cryptocurrencies. Anyone can write a trading algorithm and backtest it for free against our historical market data. When you're ready, we'll run your trading strategy live on any of the major exchanges.

Korbit

Series A in 2014
Korbit, Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that offers bitcoin exchange, wallet, and merchant processing services. Founded on July 5, 2013, by Kangmo Kim, Louis Jinhwa Kim, and Tony Lyu, the company has established itself as a key player in the cryptocurrency industry. As of September 26, 2017, Korbit operates as a subsidiary of NXC Corporation, further solidifying its position in the market.
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