Hard Yaka

Hard Yaka, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2010 and located in Crystal Bay, Nevada. The firm focuses on making early-stage investments in startups within the exchange space, particularly those that operate in specific market verticals or provide essential services across various exchange sectors, such as messaging and payments. Hard Yaka specializes in buyout and distressed investments, aiming to acquire majority stakes in companies involved in portable identity, payments, marketplaces for digital transformation, and regulatory technology. Through its investment strategy, Hard Yaka seeks to support the growth and development of innovative technologies and businesses.

Jun Hiraga

Partner

Greg Kidd

Co-Founder, Partner

Kevin Leiske

Partner

Katie Sullivan

Partner

Chris Lewis Ph.D

Partner

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Coinme

Venture Round in 2020
Coinme Inc. is a blockchain financial technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that operates a network of bitcoin ATMs and provides digital wallet services. Established in 2014, Coinme became the first state-licensed Bitcoin ATM operator in the United States and has since expanded its reach through a partnership with Coinstar, creating the largest bitcoin kiosk network globally. The company's offerings include automated teller machines for cryptocurrency, a proprietary API that enables existing financial infrastructure to support digital currency transactions, and solutions for digital currency IRAs and 401(k)s. Coinme's services aim to facilitate easy access to the digital currency economy, allowing users to buy, sell, and exchange virtual currencies securely.

Amun

Seed Round in 2019
Amun is a technology company that creates financial on-ramps to acquire, trade, and secure crypto assets. Individual customers and institutions can use our products to get crypto exposure in a safe, regulated, and easy manner.

ShapeShift

Seed Round in 2016
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.

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.

Bitso

Venture Round in 2014
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.

37coins

Venture Round in 2014
37coins is a bitcoin startup based in Sunnyvale, California, participating in the Plug and Play Tech Center's bitcoin accelerator program. The company offers an SMS bitcoin wallet service aimed at the unbanked and underserved populations in developing economies that lack Internet access. This service enables individuals to send and receive money using their mobile phones, facilitating transactions without the need for online connectivity. Moreover, users with Internet access can register as gateway operators, mediating transactions and earning fees in the process. Since its launch in March, 37coins has established partnerships in countries like Singapore and the Philippines, striving to enhance the accessibility of bitcoin through its innovative SMS technology.

Filecoin

Venture Round in 2014
Filecoin is a data storage network that enables users to rent disk space for file storage. It operates as a decentralized platform, allowing participants to buy and sell storage services using its native electronic currency, which can also be exchanged for other currencies such as Bitcoin and USD. The company is headquartered in the United States and aims to provide a secure and efficient method for managing data storage needs.

Filecoin

Seed Round in 2014
Filecoin is a data storage network that enables users to rent disk space for file storage. It operates as a decentralized platform, allowing participants to buy and sell storage services using its native electronic currency, which can also be exchanged for other currencies such as Bitcoin and USD. The company is headquartered in the United States and aims to provide a secure and efficient method for managing data storage needs.
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