Liquidium
Seed Round in 2024
Liquidium is a decentralized peer-to-peer lending platform operating exclusively on the Bitcoin blockchain. It enables users to borrow and lend native Bitcoin using unique digital assets called Ordinals as collateral. Ordinals are created by inscribing data on the smallest units of Bitcoin, known as Satoshis. Liquidium's platform uses Discreet Log Contracts and Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions to facilitate these loans, allowing users to retain ownership and exposure to their Ordinals while borrowing. The platform is trust-minimal and custodian-free, with loan outcomes validated by DeepLake oracles. Liquidium is the leading Bitcoin NFT lending protocol by volume on the Stacks blockchain, facilitating crypto transactions through its innovative platform.
Nubit
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Founded by UCSB professor Yu Feng, Nubit is building the Trustless World Computer for Bitcoin, enabling open scaling and programmability of Bitcoin through Bitcoin-native technology (BitVM, OP_CAT, DA, etc).
Nubit lets developers build any native application, onboarding the world to Bitcoin. Backed by Polychain.
Learn more at Nubit.org.
UXUY is a company focused on developing a next-generation decentralized trading platform based on multi-party computation (MPC) technology. It aims to simplify access to cross-chain liquidity through its innovative aggregation protocol. UXUY offers a stablecoin-centric ecosystem that facilitates cross-chain payments, allowing investors to seamlessly transact across multiple blockchain networks. The company provides easy integration options with versatile APIs and libraries, enhancing the user experience and accessibility for a variety of investors.
BounceBit
Seed Round in 2024
BounceBit is a company focused on creating a robust trading platform designed for cryptocurrency users. It provides a Bitcoin restacking infrastructure that enhances yield opportunities while facilitating seamless trading experiences. By connecting decentralized finance (DeFi) and centralized finance (CeFi) through an environment that is compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), BounceBit ensures financial security for its users. The platform emphasizes smart contract execution centered around the BTC Token, aiming to offer a comprehensive solution for users navigating the complexities of crypto trading.
Xverse develops a user-friendly Bitcoin wallet. It is available for Chrome on desktop and for iOS and Android.
MathWallet
Series B in 2020
MathWallet is a multi-platform cryptocurrency wallet that supports over 50 public blockchains, allowing users to store Bitcoin and major altcoins, including Ethereum, EOS, and Tron. The wallet is designed to facilitate various functions such as trading, payments, and accessing cryptocurrency news while enabling the secure storage and management of multi-chain tokens and decentralized applications (dApps). MathWallet offers a cross-chain token exchange feature and operates nodes for proof-of-stake chains. It is available across multiple formats, including mobile applications, browser extensions, web interfaces, and hardware solutions, providing users with convenient access to a wide range of cryptocurrency services.
Phemex is a global cryptocurrency derivatives exchange that provides spot and futures trading, including perpetual contracts, and offers automated trading tools and crypto lending. The platform enables clients to access a broad range of trading pairs and financial products such as crypto contracts, stock indices, interest rates, and foreign exchange, supporting diverse trading strategies and risk management.
KuCoin operates a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that enables users to buy, trade, and earn digital assets. The platform offers a range of services, including spot trading, margin trading, and crypto derivatives, designed to help users maximize investment potential. KuCoin serves a worldwide user base with a focus on secure, convenient access to digital asset markets and implements comprehensive trading tools and liquidity across multiple asset classes. The company emphasizes a user-friendly experience, broad asset coverage, and continuous feature development to support traders and investors in managing digital asset portfolios.
MoonX
Venture Round in 2018
MoonX is a Switzerland-based company that operates a decentralized platform for trading cryptocurrency assets. It has developed what is described as the world's fastest exchange technology, aiming to redefine the traditional global trading and payments industry. The platform facilitates cryptocurrency payments integration and provides features such as digital arbitration, along with options for futures and margin trading. MoonX's mission focuses on delivering speed, scalability, security, and innovative solutions for payments, trading, settlements, and banking. The company actively invests in research and development in various sectors including medical, agriculture, and real estate, enhancing its technological advancements. With services available in over 80 countries, including Germany, Austria, the UK, and China, MoonX is positioned to innovate and shape the future of digital finance.