Digital Currency Group

At Digital Currency Group (DCG), we build and support bitcoin and blockchain companies by leveraging our insights, network, and access to capital. Based in New York City, DCG has been an active seed investor in the digital currency industry with 150+ investments in over 30 countries. In addition, DCG owns and operates CoinDesk, the top media and events platform in the blockchain space, Genesis Trading, the industry's leading bitcoin brokerage firm, and Grayscale Investments, the largest digital currency asset management firm.

Matthew Beck

Director, Investments

Steven Cook

Investor

Timothy Khoury

Investment Analyst

Rumi Morales

Director, Investments

Jason Yacavone

Director, Investments

Past deals in Bitcoin

Bitmark

Series B in 2022
Bitmark Inc. develops property system for digital environment. It offers specialized blockchain technology to convert personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred peer-to-peer. The company’s property system for the digital environment enables individuals to establish ownership claims for personal data akin to how land registrars track land titles or patent offices track patents. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam.

Coin Metrics

Series C in 2022
Coin Metrics Inc. is an online publisher specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering a range of market and network analytics to various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides several key products, including the CM Network Data Pro, which delivers historical crypto network data in a detailed format for institutional clients. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers the CM Market Data Feed, a standardized solution for trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges, and CM Reference Rates, which provides fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparent and actionable data, Coin Metrics enables stakeholders to better understand and utilize public crypto networks.

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 operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell bitcoin in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dubai, the company aims to provide the infrastructure for digital payment solutions utilizing blockchain technology. Its platform offers a bitcoin exchange, wallet services, and various integrations designed to facilitate access to a borderless and efficient digital payment system for both consumers and businesses. The platform is also available on iPhone and iPad, catering to a growing demand for digital financial services in emerging markets.

Ripio

Series B in 2021
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company that provides electronic payment solutions for businesses in Latin America. It offers a range of financial services for the emerging markets using the blockchain technology to make a more accessible financial system. The company helps merchants process international transactions with credit cards or bitcoins for a fraction of the cost as well as consumers buy bitcoins instantly with cash. It deals with clients in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador.

Coinme

Venture Round in 2021
Coinme Inc. operates as a bitcoin exchange and ATM operator. Its network of bitcoin ATMs, digital wallet, exchange, and digital currency IRA/401k solutions provide customers with access to the digital currency economy. The company also provides a proprietary API and digital wallet that crypto-enables existing ATMs, kiosks, PoS devices, and merchants. Coinme Inc. was formerly known as Western Coin LLC. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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, that focuses on connecting and streamlining fragmented financial networks worldwide. It operates two main platforms: Gofax, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Dask, a cryptocurrency depository. By leveraging blockchain solutions, Streami aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of financial transactions in the digital currency space.

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.

Eco

Series A in 2021
Eco is a digital cryptocurrency platform designed to facilitate global transactions for everyday use. It operates independently from any single organization or government, aiming to create a more equitable distribution of resources by sharing the majority of the economic value generated with its community. The platform features a digital wallet that combines savings accounts, rewarded spending, and bill payment into a single, user-friendly interface. This innovative approach encourages effective money management and aligns the interests of the company with its users, fostering a sustainable financial system. Additionally, Eco is supported by a network of verified organizations worldwide, ensuring that its services remain safe and reliable for all users.

Multis

Seed Round in 2020
Multis, Inc. provides financial services tailored for companies and entrepreneurs managing both fiat and cryptocurrencies. Its crypto wallet is designed to facilitate various financial operations, including storing digital assets, making payments to suppliers, managing payroll, and earning interest. The platform offers real-time monitoring of balances and transactions through a centralized dashboard, supports multi-access to assets, and enables features such as recurring payments and currency conversion. Founded in 2006, Multis is headquartered in San Francisco, California, while its team operates across Europe. The company aims to assist businesses in navigating the complexities of cryptocurrency, thereby promoting a global, borderless economy.

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.

Curv

Series A in 2020
Curv is a developer of digital asset security infrastructure helping crypto-native and financial institutions to create digital wallets. The company's security technology is enabling users to build crypto finance products that safely transfer, store, and manage any digital asset on any blockchain or digital system for recording transactions. Its research and development office is located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Curv's decentralized security model utilizes multi-party computation (MPC) protocols, enabling transactions to be securely signed in a mathematically-proven, distributed way. Its enterprise-grade policy engine allows clients to define risk profiles and enforce granular policies to ensure only authorized transactions are allowed. Dan Yadlin and Itay Malinger established the company in New York, New York in 2018.

Custodia Bank

Angel Round in 2020
Avanti Financial Group is an operator of a crypto-asset banking company used to focus on providing regulated services for digital assets. Its services act as a compliant bridge to the US dollar payments system and a custodian of digital assets that can meet strict levels of institutional custody standards that provide customers with banking services for the digital assets industry. Avanti Financial Group was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Lolli

Seed Round in 2020
Lolli is a rewards application that allows users to earn bitcoin when shopping online. The company has partnered with 1,000+ top brands to give people the ability to easily earn bitcoin rewards when they shop. When users shop on one of the partner sites, Lolli gets a percentage of each sale. The company then splits that percent with users, sending bitcoin to users' Lolli wallet. Lolli was founded in 2018 by Alex Adelman and Matt Senter and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Kintaba

Venture Round in 2020
Kintaba specializes in modern incident management solutions designed to facilitate effective response and collaboration among teams during significant incidents and outages. The company's platform enables organizations to track incidents and implement self-repair processes, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, Kintaba leverages advanced technology to support businesses in managing critical situations effectively.

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.

Coin Metrics

Series A in 2020
Coin Metrics Inc. is an online publisher specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering a range of market and network analytics to various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides several key products, including the CM Network Data Pro, which delivers historical crypto network data in a detailed format for institutional clients. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers the CM Market Data Feed, a standardized solution for trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges, and CM Reference Rates, which provides fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparent and actionable data, Coin Metrics enables stakeholders to better understand and utilize public crypto networks.

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.

Transparent Systems

Series A in 2020
Transparent Systems transforms global financial systems with an open universal platform that enables secure, frictionless payments through distributed cryptographic systems. Starting with B2B payments and treasury management solutions, its goal is to increase financial accessibility, efficiency, and transparency worldwide. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Flipside Crypto

Seed Round in 2019
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cryptocurrency information platform designed to provide business intelligence for blockchain organizations. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services, including cryptocurrency management, acquisition, digital walleting, custody services, and portfolio dashboards for investors. Flipside Crypto specializes in analytics, delivering insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial metrics. It also offers the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), which measures the fundamental health of cryptocurrency projects. Additionally, Flipside Crypto collaborates with partners like CoinMarketCap and Messari to distribute its analytics. The company is backed by notable investors, including Coinbase Ventures and True Ventures.

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.

Bitmark

Series A in 2019
Bitmark Inc. develops property system for digital environment. It offers specialized blockchain technology to convert personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred peer-to-peer. The company’s property system for the digital environment enables individuals to establish ownership claims for personal data akin to how land registrars track land titles or patent offices track patents. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam.

Merkle Science

Seed Round in 2019
They are a group of passionate individuals from Paypal, Luno, Bank of America, Instamojo who believe in the promise of decentralized and trustless commerce.

Editional

Seed Round in 2019
Blockchain infrastructure has set the stage for a new generation of digital ownership that better connects and empowers both creators and owners

Cambridge Blockchain

Series A in 2019
Cambridge Blockchain develops blockchain-based identity management and compliance software solutions for financial institutions. The company provides an identity management platform for multinational banks financial institutions that puts control of personal identity data back in the hands of the end-user. It returns control of personal data back to users while delivering the benefits of trusted, distributed identity to consumers and organizations. Alex Oberhauser, Alok Bhargava, and Matthew Commons founded it in 2015, with its headquarters in Cambridge in Massachusetts.

CoinFLEX

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

Curv

Seed Round in 2019
Curv is a developer of digital asset security infrastructure helping crypto-native and financial institutions to create digital wallets. The company's security technology is enabling users to build crypto finance products that safely transfer, store, and manage any digital asset on any blockchain or digital system for recording transactions. Its research and development office is located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Curv's decentralized security model utilizes multi-party computation (MPC) protocols, enabling transactions to be securely signed in a mathematically-proven, distributed way. Its enterprise-grade policy engine allows clients to define risk profiles and enforce granular policies to ensure only authorized transactions are allowed. Dan Yadlin and Itay Malinger established the company in New York, New York in 2018.

Money Button

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

Staked us

Seed Round in 2019
Staked, LLC provides an infrastructure that assists institutional investors of digital currencies to compound crypto holdings through staking and lending. The company offers SLA for block rewards, automatic payouts, and detailed reporting. It supports staking and lending across various proof-of-stake currencies. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Becket, Massachusetts.

Staked us

Seed Round in 2019
Staked, LLC provides an infrastructure that assists institutional investors of digital currencies to compound crypto holdings through staking and lending. The company offers SLA for block rewards, automatic payouts, and detailed reporting. It supports staking and lending across various proof-of-stake currencies. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Becket, Massachusetts.

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.

Nomics

Series A in 2018
Nomics LLC develops market data (application programming interface) API for institutional crypto currency investors and exchanges. In addition to, the company also offers services including Strategy backtesting, execution of rebalancing methodologies, building and testing crypto financial models, ongoing identification of arbitrage opportunities, implementation of indexing methodology, finding time-delayed correlations among cryptoassets, custom and complex alerts and alerting. Nomics LLC was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Flipside Crypto

Seed Round in 2018
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cryptocurrency information platform designed to provide business intelligence for blockchain organizations. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services, including cryptocurrency management, acquisition, digital walleting, custody services, and portfolio dashboards for investors. Flipside Crypto specializes in analytics, delivering insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial metrics. It also offers the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), which measures the fundamental health of cryptocurrency projects. Additionally, Flipside Crypto collaborates with partners like CoinMarketCap and Messari to distribute its analytics. The company is backed by notable investors, including Coinbase Ventures and True Ventures.

Lolli

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Lolli is a rewards application that allows users to earn bitcoin when shopping online. The company has partnered with 1,000+ top brands to give people the ability to easily earn bitcoin rewards when they shop. When users shop on one of the partner sites, Lolli gets a percentage of each sale. The company then splits that percent with users, sending bitcoin to users' Lolli wallet. Lolli was founded in 2018 by Alex Adelman and Matt Senter and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Parity Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Parity Technologies Limited is a blockchain infrastructure company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2015. The company specializes in open-source software development aimed at enterprises utilizing blockchain technology. Parity focuses on creating innovative platforms and applications that integrate advanced cryptography, peer-to-peer technology, and decentralized consensus architectures, contributing to the evolution of blockchain solutions.

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.

Cambridge Blockchain

Series A in 2018
Cambridge Blockchain develops blockchain-based identity management and compliance software solutions for financial institutions. The company provides an identity management platform for multinational banks financial institutions that puts control of personal identity data back in the hands of the end-user. It returns control of personal data back to users while delivering the benefits of trusted, distributed identity to consumers and organizations. Alex Oberhauser, Alok Bhargava, and Matthew Commons founded it in 2015, with its headquarters in Cambridge in Massachusetts.

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 an institutional-grade cryptocurrency trading platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in New Jersey, Chicago, San Francisco, and London. The company specializes in providing clients with enhanced trade execution capabilities, allowing them to optimize their trading strategies. Utilizing advanced routing techniques and execution algorithms, Tagomi analyzes both real-time and historical data to determine the most advantageous trading opportunities. This approach helps clients minimize trading costs and maximize their returns on cryptocurrency investments.

Token Daily

Series A in 2018
Token Daily Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online news publishing platform focused on the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Established in 2017, the platform offers comprehensive coverage of daily news related to crypto investments, blockchain innovations, and the digital coin trading market. By delivering timely updates and insights, Token Daily aims to keep clients and traders informed about the latest trends and developments in the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.

Elemential

Seed Round in 2018
Elemential Labs Pvt. Ltd. is a company that provides a plug-and-play platform designed for blockchain developers to create and manage their networks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, Elemential focuses on simplifying enterprise adoption of blockchain technology. The company offers Hadron, a middleware solution that automates the installation of node software and facilitates secure communication among network participants. Its platform includes features such as one-click deployment, a blockchain invitation system, node management tools, predictive corrections for network imbalances, a collaborative tool for smart contracts, and secure key generation and management. By providing an open and accessible development ecosystem, Elemential aims to empower the next generation of blockchain innovators to design, run, and scale their networks with reduced overhead.

CoinList

Series A in 2018
CoinList is a San Francisco-based platform established in 2017 that facilitates token sales for digital asset companies. The platform connects blockchain projects with their communities prior to their assets being listed on other exchanges. It serves a diverse clientele within the digital asset ecosystem, including notable firms like Protocol Lab and Blockstack. CoinList offers services that enable token issuers to list their tokens and provides traders with opportunities for staking and access to decentralized finance. By bridging the gap between token developers and potential investors, CoinList plays a significant role in the growth and development of the blockchain industry.

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.

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 operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell bitcoin in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dubai, the company aims to provide the infrastructure for digital payment solutions utilizing blockchain technology. Its platform offers a bitcoin exchange, wallet services, and various integrations designed to facilitate access to a borderless and efficient digital payment system for both consumers and businesses. The platform is also available on iPhone and iPad, catering to a growing demand for digital financial services in emerging markets.

Buda

Venture Round in 2018
Buda.com operates cryptocurrency markets in South America, offering a platform for users to buy and sell various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. The platform is designed for simplicity and safety, enabling users to engage in trading while monitoring their investment portfolios through a mobile application. By facilitating the exchange of digital currencies, Buda.com aims to integrate users into the digital economy and promote financial security in their transactions.

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 founded in 2013, with offices in London, United Kingdom, and Melbourne, Australia. The platform enables users to buy, sell, and spend bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. It offers a hosted bitcoin wallet for secure storage and transactions, as well as CoinJar Touch, a mobile solution for trading and payments. Users can manage both digital and fiat currencies through a multi-currency wallet and utilize services to hedge bitcoin against major currencies. CoinJar also provides a bitcoin debit card, CoinJar Swipe, which allows users to spend their bitcoin easily. Additionally, the company sells bitcoin hardware wallets and various merchandise online, while also facilitating bitcoin payments for online businesses across multiple categories, ensuring a safe environment through multi-factor authentication.

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.

Blokur

Seed Round in 2017
Blokur Ltd develops blockchain based platform for the management and monetization that reduces costs and increases revenue for music publishers through automation and data, enabled by blockchain technology and machine learning. It reconciles different sources of rights data to a single blockchain state, allows music publishers to explore their catalogue in the cloud and compare their data with the global consensus view, and resolves data conflicts. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom.

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 computer and technology company that enables bitcoin exchanges worldwide. It offers a variety of services, including digital currency exchange, a mining pool, payment processing, consumer wallets, and blockchain engraving, via a single integrated platform. BTCC serves security, risk mitigation, credibility, and technological innovation to its global customer base. Its product line includes Bitcoin Pro Exchange, Bitcoin Exchange, Bitcoin Mining Pool, Bitcoin Wallet, Blockchain Engraving, Mint Physical Bitcoins, and Developer Platform. Headquartered in Shanghai, BTCC was originally founded as BTCChina in 2011.

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.

Cambridge Blockchain

Convertible Note in 2017
Cambridge Blockchain develops blockchain-based identity management and compliance software solutions for financial institutions. The company provides an identity management platform for multinational banks financial institutions that puts control of personal identity data back in the hands of the end-user. It returns control of personal data back to users while delivering the benefits of trusted, distributed identity to consumers and organizations. Alex Oberhauser, Alok Bhargava, and Matthew Commons founded it in 2015, with its headquarters in Cambridge in Massachusetts.

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.

Stacks

Series A in 2017
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, that specializes in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides innovative business cards for iPhone users, enabling them to share contact information seamlessly via iOS 7 and AirDrop. Users can efficiently organize the business cards they receive into customized stacks based on categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to contact details are automatically synchronized with their contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Stacks focuses on enhancing the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

Ripio

Series A in 2017
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company that provides electronic payment solutions for businesses in Latin America. It offers a range of financial services for the emerging markets using the blockchain technology to make a more accessible financial system. The company helps merchants process international transactions with credit cards or bitcoins for a fraction of the cost as well as consumers buy bitcoins instantly with cash. It deals with clients in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador.

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.

Bitmark

Seed Round in 2016
Bitmark Inc. develops property system for digital environment. It offers specialized blockchain technology to convert personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred peer-to-peer. The company’s property system for the digital environment enables individuals to establish ownership claims for personal data akin to how land registrars track land titles or patent offices track patents. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam.

Coins.ph

Series A in 2016
Coins.ph Pte. Ltd. is a financial technology company based in Pasig City, Philippines, founded in 2014. It offers a mobile wallet that enables consumers and small businesses to access a range of financial services, including money transfers, bill payments, phone loading, and buying or selling cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The platform also facilitates local and international remittances, game credits, and online shopping, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance accessibility and streamline transactions. Additionally, Coins.ph provides services such as ATM cash pickup and merchant solutions, making financial services more convenient and user-friendly through mobile devices. The company 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 operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell bitcoin in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dubai, the company aims to provide the infrastructure for digital payment solutions utilizing blockchain technology. Its platform offers a bitcoin exchange, wallet services, and various integrations designed to facilitate access to a borderless and efficient digital payment system for both consumers and businesses. The platform is also available on iPhone and iPad, catering to a growing demand for digital financial services in emerging markets.

RSK Labs

Seed Round in 2016
RSK is the first open-source smart contract platform with a 2-way peg to Bitcoin that also rewards the Bitcoin miners via merge-mining, allowing them to actively participate in the Smart Contract revolution. RSK goal is to add value and functionality to the Bitcoin ecosystem by enabling smart-contracts, near instant payments and higher-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 GmbH, operates a comprehensive platform that merges traditional banking services with cryptocurrency access. Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, Nuri offers customers a secure banking experience through protected accounts while enabling direct investment in digital assets. The platform facilitates international money transfers and payment processing via cryptocurrencies, and users can also benefit from features like debit cards and e-wallet services. With its blockchain technology, Nuri allows customers to earn up to a 4% annual return on Bitcoin investments, positioning itself as a conduit between conventional finance and emerging digital financial technologies. The company has garnered support from various venture capital firms, further solidifying its role in the evolving landscape of finance.

Buda

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

Civic

Seed Round in 2016
Civic's blockchain based ecosystem gives businesses and individuals the tools to control and protect identities. They believe identity should be convenient, safe and secure, and put users in control. Civic allows people to control the use of their identity information. They use cutting edge identity verification technology to secure and protect personal information transfer. Having conducted a successful token sale in June 2017, they set their sights on building identity.com, an open source, first-of-its-kind marketplace for identity verification services built on blockchain. They are a team spanning five countries with one common goal: to revolutionize identity.

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 provides news and analysis on the trends, changes, technologies, companies and people in the Bitcoin and digital currency world. From explaining the very basics of what Bitcoin is, to showing you how you can buy bitcoins, to all the latest news in the digital currency world. CoinDesk is an independent publication with reporters all over the world who track down the latest information and present it, unbiased.

Gem

Series A in 2016
Gem is a developer of next-generation cryptocurrency applications and a blockchain platform that empowers individuals to take control of their wealth through innovative digital solutions. Founded in 2013, Gem offers a secure universal wallet that acts as a single entry point for users to track their cryptocurrency investments and net worth. The platform facilitates the curated discovery of new tokens and decentralized applications, enhancing the participation experience in the evolving digital marketplace. With a team of experienced software architects and blockchain engineers, Gem is dedicated to providing easier and more secure ways for consumers to engage with the growing decentralization movement.

JSgenesis

Seed Round in 2016
JSgenesis is building a content platform on the blockchain.

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.

Veem

Series A in 2015
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that simplifies the process for businesses to send and receive funds. The company's platform allows small and medium-sized enterprises to make payments in local currencies while tracking transactions in real time. By utilizing blockchain technology, Veem eliminates the need for intermediary banks, thereby reducing costs associated with international payments. The platform supports features such as generating invoices, uploading mass documents, and offering integration with various accounting systems. Founded in 2014 by Aldo Carrascoso and Marwan Forzley, Veem is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China. Originally named Align Commerce Corporation, the company rebranded to Veem Inc. in March 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.

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, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company that provides electronic payment solutions for businesses in Latin America. It offers a range of financial services for the emerging markets using the blockchain technology to make a more accessible financial system. The company helps merchants process international transactions with credit cards or bitcoins for a fraction of the cost as well as consumers buy bitcoins instantly with cash. It deals with clients in 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.