Digital Currency Group

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.

Matthew Beck

Managing Director, Investments

Colette Oliver

Vice President, Meetings and Events

Past deals in Ethereum

Rise

Series A in 2024
Rise is an innovative payroll and compliance provider. It is a Web3-enabled platform that helps businesses onboard, manage, and pay local and international contractors while ensuring full compliance and alleviating burdensome tax processes. Rise provides an all-in-one compliance and payment platform for companies with global workforces, streamlining onboarding, payments, and compliance tasks. It allows businesses to hire, onboard, and pay international contractors compliantly.

dvts.network

Series A in 2024
dvts.network is an ethereum liquidity staking protocol that reduces the initial capital requirements for ethereum validators.

Polymer Labs

Series A in 2024
Polymer Labs is building the fabric of web3. We're working on an IBC based multi-cluster routing/roll-up protocol providing E2E IBC connectivity across ecosystems.

Safe

Venture Round in 2022
Safe is a leading provider of digital asset storage solutions, specializing in Ethereum-based multi-signature smart contract wallets. As a spin-out from Gnosis, a decentralized infrastructure provider, Safe offers a secure and programmable account abstraction platform, serving as the account abstraction leader on Ethereum and the EVM. Its flagship product, Gnosis Safe, enables secure and transparent management of digital assets, fostering collaboration and tracking within the decentralized ecosystem.

Safe

Series A in 2022
Safe is a leading provider of digital asset storage solutions, specializing in Ethereum-based multi-signature smart contract wallets. As a spin-out from Gnosis, a decentralized infrastructure provider, Safe offers a secure and programmable account abstraction platform, serving as the account abstraction leader on Ethereum and the EVM. Its flagship product, Gnosis Safe, enables secure and transparent management of digital assets, fostering collaboration and tracking within the decentralized ecosystem.

Safe

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Safe is a leading provider of digital asset storage solutions, specializing in Ethereum-based multi-signature smart contract wallets. As a spin-out from Gnosis, a decentralized infrastructure provider, Safe offers a secure and programmable account abstraction platform, serving as the account abstraction leader on Ethereum and the EVM. Its flagship product, Gnosis Safe, enables secure and transparent management of digital assets, fostering collaboration and tracking within the decentralized ecosystem.

Voyager

Post in 2022
Voyager Digital operates as a crypto-asset broker, catering to both retail and institutional investors. Founded in 2017 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company provides a comprehensive solution for trading crypto assets. Voyager's platform includes execution, data, wallet, and custody services, all delivered through an institutional-grade open architecture. This enables users to navigate the complexities of cryptocurrency trading with greater ease and security.

Coin Metrics

Series C in 2022
Coin Metrics Inc. is a provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency data analytics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in delivering market and network data, analytics, and research to various industries and institutions involved in crypto-assets. Its offerings include the CM Network Data Pro, which provides comprehensive historical data on top cryptocurrency assets, and the CM Market Data Feed, which standardizes trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers CM Reference Rates, which present fixed asset pricing in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparency and actionable data, Coin Metrics aims to empower individuals and organizations to make informed financial decisions related to cryptocurrencies.

SSV Network

Venture Round in 2022
SSV Network is focused on developing a distributed validator technology specifically for Ethereum staking. In addition to this, the company offers a crypto-based financial trading platform that caters to investors and traders in the cryptocurrency market. This platform provides features such as portfolio management and trade automation, enabling users to effectively manage their cryptocurrency investments and make informed trading decisions. By combining innovative staking technology with robust trading tools, SSV Network aims to enhance the trading experience for its users.

Hubble Protocol

Venture Round in 2022
Hubble Protocol is a decentralized financial platform that facilitates long-term borrowing, lending, and the creation of structured financial products. It aims to democratize access to decentralized finance by offering a range of sustainable financial services. The protocol's software supports multi-asset collateral and enables zero-interest borrowing, allowing users to leverage yield-bearing assets for loans. Additionally, Hubble enhances yield generation on deposits of various tokens, providing clients with optimized financial opportunities while minimizing costs associated with loans.

Arcana Network

Venture Round in 2021
Arcana Network operates as a decentralized storage platform tailored for Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains, focusing on enhancing the security and privacy of user data. Its offerings include a comprehensive Privacy Stack that encompasses key management, authentication, identity and access control, and end-to-end encryption. By integrating these features, Arcana empowers developers to create applications that prioritize data protection and user privacy, allowing for the rapid development of secure applications. This approach simplifies the process for developers, enabling them to build privacy-preserving solutions efficiently and effectively.

Visor Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Visor Finance operates a decentralized platform that focuses on active liquidity management within the decentralized finance sector. Its platform enables users to leverage smart vaults for liquidity mining and asset management across various decentralized finance protocols and exchanges. By facilitating the implementation of strategies for reinvesting fees and distributing protocol revenue, Visor Finance aims to help users maximize their returns while minimizing the risks associated with impermanent loss. This innovative approach positions Visor Finance as a key player in enhancing user engagement and profitability in the rapidly evolving DeFi landscape.

Flare Network

Venture Round in 2021
Flare is a powerful new blockchain with the first consensus protocol for external data. Decentralized applications on Flare can therefore trustlessly acquire and use information from other blockchains and real world data sources, solving the oracle problem and opening the door to a new era of utility. > Fast, decentralized and fully-insured bridges can connect smart contract chains multilaterally, unifying rather than fragmenting liquidity. > Non-smart contract assets such as BTC, XRP and DOGE can be brought on to Flare, and put to work earning yield in DeFi. > Full cross-chain composability enables decentralized applications to use the value, liquidity and information of multiple blockchains via a single deployment on Flare. > Seamless decentralized integration with Web2 data powers trustless use of real world data sources in Web3 dapps.

Lido

Venture Round in 2021
Lido is a developer of an open-source liquid staking platform that enhances the Ethereum network's block validation capabilities. The platform addresses challenges related to initial cryptocurrency staking by allowing users to stake their assets and receive synthetic native tokens of equivalent value. These tokens can be utilized across various decentralized finance applications, enabling users to earn yield while maintaining liquidity. Lido's middleware operates on the Ethereum blockchain, ensuring perpetual access through multiple interfaces and channels.

Eco

Series A in 2021
Eco is a financial technology company that focuses on enhancing the value of money through innovative software solutions. As a founding contributor to the Eco Protocol, it aims to reshape traditional banking and reward systems. The company has developed Bend, a platform that seeks to improve users' financial experiences by maximizing the utility and effectiveness of their money. Eco's mission centers on empowering individuals to expect more from their financial transactions, ultimately striving to redefine the relationship between people and their money.

Luno

Acquisition in 2020
Luno is a prominent cryptocurrency marketplace that facilitates buying and selling transactions for various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. With its headquarters in London, the company operates in over 40 countries, including Indonesia, where it is officially registered as the largest exchange. Luno serves a global customer base of more than 2 million individuals and employs over 250 staff members. The platform offers features such as a digital wallet for secure storage and transactions, currency conversion, and tools for trading analysis. In addition to its trading services, Luno aims to educate users about cryptocurrencies, helping them make informed investment decisions and promoting a more accessible financial system.

Rainbow

Venture Round in 2020
Rainbow is a mobile app of Ethereum wallet for managing your assets.

Skew

Series A in 2020
Skew Ltd operates an online marketplace that offers market intelligence for crypto derivatives markets, focusing primarily on bitcoin and ether. Founded in 2018 and based in London, the company provides real-time data analytics and customized services tailored to the needs of traders, investors, and researchers. Its platform includes features such as market dashboards and custom data analytics, enabling users to gain a comprehensive overview of the cryptocurrency landscape. Through its innovative financial infrastructure, Skew supports market participants in making informed decisions within the evolving digital assets space.

Coin Metrics

Series A in 2020
Coin Metrics Inc. is a provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency data analytics, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in delivering market and network data, analytics, and research to various industries and institutions involved in crypto-assets. Its offerings include the CM Network Data Pro, which provides comprehensive historical data on top cryptocurrency assets, and the CM Market Data Feed, which standardizes trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers CM Reference Rates, which present fixed asset pricing in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparency and actionable data, Coin Metrics aims to empower individuals and organizations to make informed financial decisions related to cryptocurrencies.

Horizon Blockchain Games

Seed Round in 2020
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a game studio and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. The company specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology, providing users with secure access to web3, enabling digital asset ownership. Among its notable offerings are Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. Horizon Blockchain Games also offers tools and resources for developers to create innovative Internet economies and experiences, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology.

The Graph

Venture Round in 2020
The Graph is an indexing protocol that facilitates querying data from decentralized networks such as Ethereum and IPFS, serving as a vital component of the Web3 ecosystem. It allows developers to create and publish open APIs, known as subgraphs, which applications can access using GraphQL to retrieve blockchain data. Currently, The Graph provides a hosted service to simplify the development process, with plans to launch a decentralized network. It supports data indexing from Ethereum, IPFS, and POA, with additional networks anticipated in the future. As of now, thousands of developers have deployed over 3,000 subgraphs for decentralized applications, including prominent projects like Uniswap, Synthetix, and Decentraland. The platform has experienced significant growth in usage, highlighting its role in powering the decentralized web.

Bloq

Venture Round in 2020
Bloq, Inc. is a provider of enterprise software solutions focused on blockchain technology. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company develops BloqEnterprise, a comprehensive blockchain infrastructure that allows users to create, update, customize, and analyze various blockchain networks, whether private, public, or permissioned. In addition to BloqEnterprise, Bloq offers BloqCloud for blockchain management, BloqLabs for tokenization solutions, and Metronome, a cross-blockchain cryptocurrency. The company also operates a digital currency wallet that provides cryptocurrency services. With a team of experienced blockchain developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, Bloq aims to support global enterprises in building and managing blockchain-enabled ecosystems.

Decentraland

Venture Round in 2020
Decentraland is a U.S.-based company established in 2017, specializing in a blockchain-powered virtual reality platform. Users can explore, create, and monetize diverse digital experiences within an immersive 360-degree virtual world. The platform facilitates land purchases via the Ethereum blockchain, providing users with full ownership rights and creative control over their virtual properties.

Flipside Crypto

Seed Round in 2019
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cryptocurrency information platform delivering business intelligence for blockchain organizations. Established in 2017, it offers a range of services including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody, community tools, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto provides analytics tools that offer insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial trends within the cryptocurrency space. It also features the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), a metric for assessing the health of cryptocurrency projects, which is distributed through partnerships with platforms such as CoinMarketCap and Messari. The company is supported by notable investors, including CoinBase Ventures and True Ventures.

Horizon Blockchain Games

Seed Round in 2019
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a game studio and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. The company specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology, providing users with secure access to web3, enabling digital asset ownership. Among its notable offerings are Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. Horizon Blockchain Games also offers tools and resources for developers to create innovative Internet economies and experiences, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology.

Coinhouse

Series A in 2019
Coinhouse is a prominent French platform that offers investment services for Bitcoin and a range of other cryptocurrencies. As the first registered Crypto Asset Service Provider in France, recognized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers in March 2020, Coinhouse aims to facilitate investment in the evolving landscape of finance for both retail and corporate clients across Europe. The platform not only enables users to invest in digital assets but also provides tailored solutions for businesses to accept and make payments in cryptocurrencies. By delivering market insights and analysis on various crypto-assets, Coinhouse empowers clients to navigate risks and opportunities in the digital currency space. The company is committed to advancing blockchain technologies and crypto financial services, believing they will transform banking and finance by enhancing security, accessibility, and the overall financial landscape.

Flipside Crypto

Seed Round in 2018
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cryptocurrency information platform delivering business intelligence for blockchain organizations. Established in 2017, it offers a range of services including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody, community tools, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto provides analytics tools that offer insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial trends within the cryptocurrency space. It also features the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), a metric for assessing the health of cryptocurrency projects, which is distributed through partnerships with platforms such as CoinMarketCap and Messari. The company is supported by notable investors, including CoinBase Ventures and True Ventures.

Parity Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Parity Technologies Limited is a blockchain infrastructure company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2015. It specializes in open-source software development, focusing on creating platforms and applications that leverage blockchain technology. Parity's offerings include a user-friendly Ethereum wallet and decentralized application environment, which facilitate secure interactions with the Ethereum blockchain. The company employs advanced cryptography and peer-to-peer technology, aiming to provide businesses and organizations with reliable and efficient software solutions.

RADAR

Seed Round in 2017
Radar Relay, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Denver, Colorado, operates as a wallet-to-wallet trading platform for Ethereum-based tokens, utilizing the 0x Protocol. The platform facilitates direct peer-to-peer trading by maintaining an order book and relaying orders without holding any assets in custody. Users can connect their wallets directly to the Radar Relay platform, eliminating the need for account creation, sign-ups, deposits, or withdrawal limits. This approach aims to enhance user control and security in cryptocurrency trading.

Coinhouse

Seed Round in 2017
Coinhouse is a prominent French platform that offers investment services for Bitcoin and a range of other cryptocurrencies. As the first registered Crypto Asset Service Provider in France, recognized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers in March 2020, Coinhouse aims to facilitate investment in the evolving landscape of finance for both retail and corporate clients across Europe. The platform not only enables users to invest in digital assets but also provides tailored solutions for businesses to accept and make payments in cryptocurrencies. By delivering market insights and analysis on various crypto-assets, Coinhouse empowers clients to navigate risks and opportunities in the digital currency space. The company is committed to advancing blockchain technologies and crypto financial services, believing they will transform banking and finance by enhancing security, accessibility, and the overall financial landscape.

Luno

Series B in 2017
Luno is a prominent cryptocurrency marketplace that facilitates buying and selling transactions for various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. With its headquarters in London, the company operates in over 40 countries, including Indonesia, where it is officially registered as the largest exchange. Luno serves a global customer base of more than 2 million individuals and employs over 250 staff members. The platform offers features such as a digital wallet for secure storage and transactions, currency conversion, and tools for trading analysis. In addition to its trading services, Luno aims to educate users about cryptocurrencies, helping them make informed investment decisions and promoting a more accessible financial system.

Etherscan

Seed Round in 2016
Etherscan, based in the United States, operates a blockchain explorer and analytics platform for Ethereum, a decentralized smart contracts platform. It hosts web-based tools to explore the public Ethereum network, displaying confirmed transactions and providing transparent, accessible results. However, Etherscan does not process transactions or troubleshoot failures.

Bitso

Series A in 2016
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, providing users with a marketplace where they can trade fractions of various digital assets. Bitso's platform is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to conduct transactions and make payments via mobile devices. By focusing on the fintech and blockchain sectors, Bitso aims to enhance accessibility to cryptocurrency trading for users in Mexico and beyond.

RSK Labs

Seed Round in 2016
RSK Labs Limited, headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in developing bitcoin-based contract platforms. Its flagship product, RSK, is an open-source smart contract platform that facilitates a two-way peg with Bitcoin. This enables merge-mining, rewarding Bitcoin miners while allowing them to actively participate in the smart contract revolution. The company aims to enhance the Bitcoin ecosystem by facilitating smart contracts, near-instant payments, and higher scalability.

Luno

Series A in 2015
Luno is a prominent cryptocurrency marketplace that facilitates buying and selling transactions for various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. With its headquarters in London, the company operates in over 40 countries, including Indonesia, where it is officially registered as the largest exchange. Luno serves a global customer base of more than 2 million individuals and employs over 250 staff members. The platform offers features such as a digital wallet for secure storage and transactions, currency conversion, and tools for trading analysis. In addition to its trading services, Luno aims to educate users about cryptocurrencies, helping them make informed investment decisions and promoting a more accessible financial system.

Bitso

Seed Round in 2015
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, providing users with a marketplace where they can trade fractions of various digital assets. Bitso's platform is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to conduct transactions and make payments via mobile devices. By focusing on the fintech and blockchain sectors, Bitso aims to enhance accessibility to cryptocurrency trading for users in Mexico and beyond.

BitFlyer

Series B in 2015
BitFlyer, Inc. is a virtual currency exchange and blockchain development service provider based in Minato-ku, Japan. Established in 2014, it specializes in facilitating transactions in various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, among others. BitFlyer offers a comprehensive platform that enables customers to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrencies securely. It features multiple markets, including a Bitcoin marketplace and altcoin exchanges, along with advanced services such as an application programming interface for custom account management. Additionally, BitFlyer provides e-commerce payment solutions that allow businesses to accept Bitcoin, enhancing the overall trading experience. The company also operates fundFlyer, a crowdfunding platform designed to support projects through Bitcoin funding.

BitFlyer

Series B in 2014
BitFlyer, Inc. is a virtual currency exchange and blockchain development service provider based in Minato-ku, Japan. Established in 2014, it specializes in facilitating transactions in various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, among others. BitFlyer offers a comprehensive platform that enables customers to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrencies securely. It features multiple markets, including a Bitcoin marketplace and altcoin exchanges, along with advanced services such as an application programming interface for custom account management. Additionally, BitFlyer provides e-commerce payment solutions that allow businesses to accept Bitcoin, enhancing the overall trading experience. The company also operates fundFlyer, a crowdfunding platform designed to support projects through Bitcoin funding.

Luno

Seed Round in 2014
Luno is a prominent cryptocurrency marketplace that facilitates buying and selling transactions for various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. With its headquarters in London, the company operates in over 40 countries, including Indonesia, where it is officially registered as the largest exchange. Luno serves a global customer base of more than 2 million individuals and employs over 250 staff members. The platform offers features such as a digital wallet for secure storage and transactions, currency conversion, and tools for trading analysis. In addition to its trading services, Luno aims to educate users about cryptocurrencies, helping them make informed investment decisions and promoting a more accessible financial system.

TradeBlock

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

Kraken

Series A in 2014
Kraken is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011 that facilitates spot and futures trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 40 other digital assets. With a client base exceeding 7 million, Kraken plays a significant role in the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies by providing a marketplace where buyers, sellers, traders, and speculators can exchange digital currencies against traditional national currencies such as USD, EUR, CAD, and JPY. The platform caters to various user needs, offering services like an Over-the-Counter (OTC) desk for larger trades, advanced charting tools for technical analysis, and APIs for automated trading. Additionally, Kraken ensures comprehensive customer support with 24/7 live chat assistance, enhancing the user experience for both novice and experienced traders.

Coinbase Global

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