Kraken

Kraken, founded in 2011, is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple against various national currencies, including USD, EUR, CAD, and JPY. With over 4 million clients, Kraken plays a significant role in promoting the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. The platform offers a range of services, including an Over-the-Counter (OTC) desk for larger trades, advanced charting tools for professional traders, and APIs for software developers and automated trading. Kraken also provides 24/7 live chat support to assist users. Additionally, Kraken Ventures, established in 2021, focuses on investing in sectors related to financial technology, blockchain, and other emerging technologies, further enhancing Kraken's influence in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Andrew Casey

Senior Principal, Corporate Development

Akshi Federici

Operating Partner

Brandon Gath

Managing Partner

Kirill Gourov

Partner

Jonathon Miller

Managing Director

Stuti Pandey

Principal

A.J. Kennedy

Venture Partner

Past deals in Bitcoin

Deblock

Seed Round in 2022
Deblock is a financial services provider focused on the needs of cryptocurrency users. The company offers a non-custodial crypto wallet that enables individuals to access, store, deposit, exchange, and cash out their cryptocurrency investments. By facilitating these transactions, Deblock assists users in managing and tracking their cryptocurrency holdings effectively. With a commitment to serving the crypto-rich demographic, the platform aims to streamline the process of converting digital assets into cash, thereby enhancing the overall user experience in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency finance.

Blockdaemon

Series B in 2021
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. The company provides tools for exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and developers to operate nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed for easy portability, allowing users to switch between networks seamlessly without the need for complex configurations. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Trak Inc., Blockdaemon has its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and Ireland. The company supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert advice in development operations.

Wyre

Series B in 2020
Wyre is a developer of a blockchain-based payment platform designed to change the future of how international payments are done. The company's platform provides real-time payouts, same-day transfers, and direct-to-bank transfers, enabling businesses to move money across borders from country-to-country at a competitive foreign exchange rate. Wyre's business owners can easily create an account and send money to any person or business without worrying about high foreign exchange rates, hidden fees, complicated payout timing, and high payment fees. It also provides onramps and off-ramps, foreign exchange, and crypto liquidity to users of various crypto projects including decentralized exchanges. Wyre was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.

BTCPay Server

Grant in 2020
BTCPay Server is a self-hosted, open-source cryptocurrency payment processor for sovereign businesses and individuals. It enables online merchants to accept bitcoins as a form of payment. They rely on a network of diverse contributors and users to provide support for numerous use-cases. Join us in improving, learning, and building BTCPay.

Bit Trade

Acquisition in 2020
Bit Trade Australia Pty Ltd operates a cryptocurrency investment and digital currency exchange platform based in Sydney, Australia. Incorporated in 2013, the company provides a secure and user-friendly environment for trading bitcoin and various other cryptocurrencies. Through its platform, Bit Trade enables individuals and businesses to buy and sell digital assets efficiently, offering low commissions and 24/7 customer support. As a subsidiary of Payward, Inc. since January 2020, Bit Trade is positioned to cater to the increasing interest from both retail and institutional investors in the cryptocurrency market. The company's services also extend to assisting enterprises in adopting blockchain technology within their operations and business models.

Circle Trade

Acquisition in 2019
If you’re moving $100K or more, work personally with our OTC desk traders right through settlement. For smaller orders, we offer RFQ trading via API. When you’re ready to trade, so are we. Circle Trade has been moving large blocks of crypto for half a decade. In 2018, we handled over $24B in notional volume across 1,000+ counterparties in 60+ countries.

Cryptofinance.ai

Acquisition in 2019
Pull Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Price and Data in Google Sheets

CryptoFacilities

Acquisition in 2019
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.

Wyre

Series B in 2018
Wyre is a developer of a blockchain-based payment platform designed to change the future of how international payments are done. The company's platform provides real-time payouts, same-day transfers, and direct-to-bank transfers, enabling businesses to move money across borders from country-to-country at a competitive foreign exchange rate. Wyre's business owners can easily create an account and send money to any person or business without worrying about high foreign exchange rates, hidden fees, complicated payout timing, and high payment fees. It also provides onramps and off-ramps, foreign exchange, and crypto liquidity to users of various crypto projects including decentralized exchanges. Wyre was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.

Cryptowatch

Acquisition in 2017
Market portal Cryptowatch is a site that provides real-time market information and trading services. It is a popular charting and trading platform used by thousands of traders to chart over 150 markets in real-time and trade up to 22 digital assets through a highly user-friendly interface. Cryptowatch has reportedly seen a rapid rise in its active user base, experiencing 700% growth from 2014 to 2017.

Glidera

Acquisition in 2016
Glidera is a developer of a bitcoin trading platform that enhances digital currency wallets by enabling applications to offer seamless buy and sell services for bitcoin. Many existing wallets and applications face challenges in providing an easy way for users to obtain bitcoin. Glidera addresses this gap by offering a flexible API that allows developers to integrate bitcoin trading functionality while managing compliance, banking, liquidity, and fraud issues. Unlike other conversion services, Glidera distinguishes itself by never holding customer funds, ensuring that the trading process is specifically designed for user-controlled wallets.

CleverCoin

Acquisition in 2016
CleverCoin is a user-friendly bitcoin exchange. Deposit funds through SEPA, credit card, Sofort, Giropay, Bancontact and iDEAL. We are a legal entity operating fully under Dutch law. Our entire system is equipped with multiple security layers and is constantly being monitored. It also contains the latest security techniques like 2-factor authentication. Because you are directly trading with other users of our portal you buy and sell bitcoins at the best price.

Cavirtex

Acquisition in 2016
CAVIRTEX launched in June 2011 as Canada's first Bitcoin exchange. For three years, we've been hard at work building one of the world's safest and most reliable digital currency marketplaces. Our commitment to provide top-notch customer service is iron-clad and we go all out to earn the trust of the Canadian Bitcoin community. Our team of experts and extensive experience operating an exchange allow us to provide a safe, convenient and accessible venue to trade digital currencies. CAVIRTEX boasts Canada's best liquidity, comprehensive security measures and the most diverse and convenient funding methods in the business. All this and the peace of mind of knowing that your funds are safe and available whenever you want or need them!

Coinsetter

Acquisition in 2016
Coinsetter is an internet company that operates a Bitcoin trading platform with tools for forex traders. Its platform offers trading and the liquidity of various exchanges on Bitcoin trades. The company specializes in the fields of trading platforms. finance, and Bitcoin. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, United States.
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