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.
Uphold, Inc. operates a cloud based money platform for moving, converting, transacting, and holding money or commodities. Its platform allows users to add funds to their account through bank transfers, credit and debit cards, or bitcoins; send or receive money to or from various members; convert their money in various currencies or precious metals; and hold funds in the currency of their choice for safe keeping, long-term investment, or everyday use. The company serves individuals, businesses, and developers, as well as charities, including nonprofits and non-governmental organizations worldwide. Uphold, Inc. was formerly known as Bitreserve, Inc. and changed its name to Uphold, Inc. in October 2015. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California with operations in Braga, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Mumbai, Portland, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, and Shanghai.