Pantera Capital

Pantera Capital, established in 2003 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in digital currencies, blockchain technology, and related companies. The firm, led by founder Dan Morehead, previously focused on global macro hedge fund investments but shifted its focus to the cryptocurrency and blockchain space in 2014. Pantera Capital manages several venture capital funds, including Pantera Venture Fund I (2013), Pantera Venture Fund II (2014), and Pantera Venture Fund III (2018), which target investments in software, fintech, cryptocurrency, and blockchain sectors. The firm believes in the transformative potential of Bitcoin and digital currencies for payments, similar to the impact of the internet on communications and commerce. Notable shareholders include Benchmark, Fortress Investment Group, and Ribbit Capital.

Heidi Von Allmen

Chief Investment Officer, Pantera Bitcoin Fund and Hedge Fund Analyst

Ryan Barney

Senior Investment Associate and Investor

Franklin Bi

Partner

Matt Gorham

Partner

Cosmo Jiang

General Partner

Sean Lim

Limited Partner

Nihal Maunder

Junior Partner

Dan Morehead

Founder Co-Chief Investment Officer and CEO

Harsehaj Singh

Investment Associate

Past deals in Trading Platform

Monkey Tilt

Series A in 2024
Monkey Tilt is a technology company that operates a crypto fantasy sports platform. It offers an integrated online gaming experience, combining traditional casino games, sports, poker, and cryptocurrency-based gambling. The platform aims to provide users with authentic casino experiences while leveraging the latest crypto innovations and fostering a social and lifestyle-oriented community.

Thruster

Seed Round in 2024
Thruster operates a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Blast blockchain, catering to developers, yield seekers, and traders. It offers a user-friendly automated market maker (AMM) DEX experience, enhanced with features to improve on-chain interactions. Notably, liquidity provider (LP) tokens on Thruster are fungible and can be employed for on-chain leverage, collateralization, and earning yield through various liquidity tools and Blast-native yield opportunities.

Mezo

Series A in 2024
Mezo is a bitcoin economic layer network that provides fast and cheap bitcoin transactions to hold tokens while earning yield.

Figure Markets

Series A in 2024
Figure Markets is a company focused on redefining private capital markets through the use of blockchain technology. It has developed a digital asset platform that allows users to trade, borrow, and invest within a single decentralized environment. The platform offers a range of financial instruments, including public equity, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments. Additionally, it supports cross-collateralization across all assets, enabling investors to diversify their portfolios beyond conventional options. This approach aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency in capital markets.

EDX Markets

Series B in 2024
EDX Markets operates as a digital asset marketplace. It caters to the needs of both crypto-native firms and large financial institutions. The company trades in various cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. EDX Markets combines innovative technology with financial services to enable safe and compliant trading of digital assets. It also provides trading resources and a UAT Environment for its users. The company is also known for its focus on hiring crypto talent, as stated by its CEO, Jamil Nazarali.

SynFutures

Series B in 2023
SynFutures operates a decentralized derivatives platform that facilitates the trading of synthetic assets, allowing users to create and trade various digital asset pairs using a single digital token as margin. The platform aims to establish an open and trustless derivatives market by enabling trading on any asset with a price feed. By promoting a free market environment and increasing the diversity of tradable assets, SynFutures seeks to lower the barriers to entry in the derivatives market, thereby fostering a more equitable exchange for digital assets.

Avantis Labs

Seed Round in 2023
Avantis Labs promises to offer institutional and private investors the opportunity to trade cryptocurrencies and RWAs with up to 100x leverage on their decentralized exchange. Better market-making and trading infrastructure for DeFi derivatives is also intended to be provided, as well as "scalable, capital-efficient composability,

tanX.fi

Series A in 2023
tanX.fi is a digital trading platform that provides access to trade multiple assets across multiple networks chains with optimum price.

Jumbo

Venture Round in 2022
Jumbo operates a decentralized finance exchange platform that facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. By leveraging blockchain technology, the company aims to lower the entry barriers for trading, allowing users to engage in various financial activities such as swaps, liquidity pooling, farming, and staking. Their platform features an interface that enables users to configure asset parameters and detect liquidity pools, ultimately enhancing the investment experience and improving potential returns for investors.

Waterfall

Seed Round in 2022
Waterfall is a trading protocol focused on the market for rare non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and collectible digital art, featuring live on-chain pricing. The platform aims to enhance the liquidity and composability of NFTs by introducing advanced infrastructure and innovative auction mechanisms. It offers users financial derivatives strategies and tools that allow for efficient trading of tokens, enabling them to predict prices and receive real-time updates on price discovery. By facilitating these processes, Waterfall seeks to transform the NFT landscape, making it more dynamic and accessible for traders and collectors alike.

Jar

Series B in 2022
Jar is an investment technology startup founded in 2021 by Nishchay AG and Misbah Ashraf, based in Bangalore, Karnataka. The company offers a platform that enables users to save money by automatically investing spare change from online transactions into digital gold. This innovative approach not only facilitates daily savings but also encourages users to develop a habit of investing. Users can conveniently redeem their investments or withdraw funds through UPI at any time, making the process accessible and user-friendly.

Pintu

Series B in 2022
Pintu is a cryptocurrency platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2020. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates the buying, selling, and management of Bitcoin and other blockchain-based assets. Its platform provides users with a convenient way to access various financial services, allowing them to engage with the cryptocurrency market easily and securely. By streamlining the process of managing digital assets, Pintu aims to support the transition towards a more open financial system for its users.

Chainflip

Venture Round in 2022
Chainflip is a decentralized cross-chain swapping protocol that facilitates the trustless exchange of cryptocurrencies between different blockchain networks. The platform is designed to enable users to trade assets directly without relying on a trusted intermediary, thus ensuring a secure and efficient transaction process. Utilizing advanced technology frameworks such as Rust, Chainflip allows for anonymous and permissionless swaps, eliminating the need for additional software, collateral, or wrapped assets. This innovative approach empowers investors to move funds seamlessly across various blockchains and ecosystems, providing a streamlined solution for cross-chain asset management.

Ondo Finance

Series A in 2022
Ondo Finance is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform aimed at making decentralized finance accessible to a broader audience. The platform provides users with the flexibility to choose between downside protection and enhanced returns, catering to various risk tolerances. By offering these options, Ondo Finance enables individuals to participate in decentralized finance yields while aligning their investment strategies with their personal financial goals.

Hedge Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Hedge Labs is a software development company based in Miami, Florida, specializing in a decentralized liquidity platform for cryptocurrency assets. The company has developed a capital-efficient protocol that enables users to access interest-free loans, allowing for instant liquidity without incurring taxable events from ongoing interest payments. This innovative approach facilitates the deposit and borrowing of Solana tokens, catering to the needs of users looking for efficient financial solutions in the cryptocurrency market.

CoinDCX

Series D in 2022
CoinDCX is a Mumbai-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in crypto-enabled financial services. It offers a comprehensive cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates legal transactions of multiple cryptocurrencies and allows users to withdraw funds to their bank accounts. The platform is designed to provide a secure and trusted environment for customers to learn about cryptocurrencies, while also delivering a fast and reliable trading experience through its liquidity, powerful wallet, and strong security measures. CoinDCX aims to democratize finance by making investments more accessible to a diverse range of traders, catering to various trading experiences, risk tolerances, and trading frequencies.

VALR

Series B in 2022
VALR, established in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, operates a digital asset platform specializing in cryptocurrency trading. The company offers over 50 cryptocurrencies, enabling users to buy, sell, store, and transfer these assets securely through its platform. VALR's services are designed to provide customers with a safe, transparent, and accessible financial system for digital assets.

Amber Group

Series B in 2022
Amber Group Limited is a cryptocurrency financial services provider based in Hong Kong, founded in 2015. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of cryptocurrency products and offers a range of services, including yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, execution services, and electronic market making. With a global presence that includes operations in Taipei, Seoul, and Vancouver, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients and has traded more than $200 billion across multiple electronic exchanges. It aims to optimize investment flexibility and maximize returns for its clients by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research. Amber Group is dedicated to delivering a streamlined cryptocurrency finance experience, helping clients build and protect their wealth over the long term.

Hyperspace

Seed Round in 2022
Hyperspace is a trading platform that provides information and services about Solana NFT and NFT flex. It enables users to explore and trade NFTs aggregated across all marketplaces in a single location. It was established in 2021 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Gemini

Series A in 2021
Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded in 2014 by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform for customers to buy, sell, and store digital assets such as bitcoin and ether. Gemini operates under stringent fiduciary obligations and complies with high capital reserve requirements and banking standards. The platform is designed to simplify the digital asset market, offering tools for both individuals and institutional investors to research, purchase, and manage their cryptocurrency portfolios securely. Gemini aims to establish itself as a trusted bridge to the future of money.

BitOasis

Series B in 2021
BitOasis is a cryptocurrency trading platform established in 2015 by co-founders Ola Doudin and Daniel Robenek. It provides a digital asset wallet and an exchange for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies, with a particular focus on cash-based emerging markets. The platform emphasizes security through its multi-signature wallet and aims to create a secure and regulated environment for both retail and institutional clients. By developing a comprehensive infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, BitOasis enables investors to manage their assets safely and effectively.

Audius

Venture Round in 2021
Audius, Inc. is a music streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized community for artists, developers, and listeners. Incorporated in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company enables musicians to share and monetize their work directly with fans, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Audius provides features such as audio file hosting, streaming capabilities, and a creator dashboard, allowing artists to manage their content and earnings efficiently. The platform ensures the secure and verifiable attribution of creative works through immutable, time-stamped records on the blockchain. By offering a transparent system for content distribution and royalty payments, Audius empowers creators to connect with their audiences and maintain control over their music.

Abra

Series C in 2021
Abra is a cryptocurrency platform established in 2014, designed to provide a straightforward and secure environment for individuals and businesses to buy, trade, and borrow against cryptocurrencies. Based in the United States and operational in over 150 countries, Abra facilitates easy conversion between cryptocurrencies and various local fiat currencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, registered investment advisors, and institutions, offering customizable services that allow users to manage their crypto portfolios effectively. With over two million customers and $9 billion processed in transactions, Abra has positioned itself as a trusted solution in the cryptocurrency market, earning recognition as one of the top five crypto wallets. The company is supported by prominent investors, reinforcing its commitment to creating an open and accessible global financial system.

Ondo Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Ondo Finance is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform aimed at making decentralized finance accessible to a broader audience. The platform provides users with the flexibility to choose between downside protection and enhanced returns, catering to various risk tolerances. By offering these options, Ondo Finance enables individuals to participate in decentralized finance yields while aligning their investment strategies with their personal financial goals.

Pintu

Series A in 2021
Pintu is a cryptocurrency platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2020. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates the buying, selling, and management of Bitcoin and other blockchain-based assets. Its platform provides users with a convenient way to access various financial services, allowing them to engage with the cryptocurrency market easily and securely. By streamlining the process of managing digital assets, Pintu aims to support the transition towards a more open financial system for its users.

Vauld

Series A in 2021
Vauld is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform founded in 2018, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India. It provides a comprehensive online platform where users can lend, borrow, and trade various crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several stablecoins. Vauld's services include token borrowing, liquidity management, interest rate information, and repayment solutions, all aimed at enhancing the user experience in managing digital assets. The platform also offers integration services for enterprises, exchange solutions, and funds tracking, allowing for a seamless and efficient approach to crypto transactions. By treating cryptocurrencies as a distinct asset class, Vauld aims to facilitate user-friendly banking services leveraging blockchain technology.

Amber Group

Series B in 2021
Amber Group Limited is a cryptocurrency financial services provider based in Hong Kong, founded in 2015. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of cryptocurrency products and offers a range of services, including yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, execution services, and electronic market making. With a global presence that includes operations in Taipei, Seoul, and Vancouver, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients and has traded more than $200 billion across multiple electronic exchanges. It aims to optimize investment flexibility and maximize returns for its clients by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research. Amber Group is dedicated to delivering a streamlined cryptocurrency finance experience, helping clients build and protect their wealth over the long term.

SynFutures

Series A in 2021
SynFutures operates a decentralized derivatives platform that facilitates the trading of synthetic assets, allowing users to create and trade various digital asset pairs using a single digital token as margin. The platform aims to establish an open and trustless derivatives market by enabling trading on any asset with a price feed. By promoting a free market environment and increasing the diversity of tradable assets, SynFutures seeks to lower the barriers to entry in the derivatives market, thereby fostering a more equitable exchange for digital assets.

Unbound Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Unbound Finance operates a decentralized finance platform that specializes in unlocking liquidity from automated market-making pools. By allowing users to utilize liquidity pool tokens as collateral, the platform enables the minting of synthetic assets while offering a debt-free liquidity provision system. This approach facilitates the compounding of earnings from liquidity pool tokens, enhancing the ability of users to access liquidity across various platforms. Unbound Finance serves as a treasury for these tokens, streamlining the process of unlocking capital tied up in existing liquidity pools.

Pintu

Series A in 2021
Pintu is a cryptocurrency platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2020. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates the buying, selling, and management of Bitcoin and other blockchain-based assets. Its platform provides users with a convenient way to access various financial services, allowing them to engage with the cryptocurrency market easily and securely. By streamlining the process of managing digital assets, Pintu aims to support the transition towards a more open financial system for its users.

Bitso

Series C in 2021
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, providing users with a marketplace where they can trade fractions of various digital assets. Bitso's platform is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to conduct transactions and make payments via mobile devices. By focusing on the fintech and blockchain sectors, Bitso aims to enhance accessibility to cryptocurrency trading for users in Mexico and beyond.

GlobeDX

Seed Round in 2021
The startup, which has dubbed itself the “Coinbase for derivatives,” has built a cryptocurrency-derivative exchange that supports high-frequency trading. The platform allows crypto holders to trade global markets with bitcoin and grants users the same access to data leveraged by institutional investors.

Balancer

Series A in 2021
Balancer Labs, Inc., established in 2018, is a U.S.-based company that operates a decentralized finance exchange. It specializes in providing a platform for programmable liquidity, enabling users to create and manage self-balancing index funds or invest in others' without the need for deposits, bids/asks, or order management. Balancer Labs also functions as a non-custodial portfolio manager, liquidity provider, and price sensor within this decentralized ecosystem.

Wintermute

Series B in 2021
Wintermute Corporation, established in 2017, is a global leader in algorithmic trading and liquidity provision for digital assets. It facilitates over-the-counter (OTC) trading of 350+ tokens, providing liquidity across 80+ centralized and decentralized exchanges with an average daily trading volume exceeding $5 billion. Wintermute's expertise lies in pioneering decentralized finance (DeFi) trading and powering liquidity across the digital asset ecosystem. Its investment arm, Wintermute Ventures, backs early-stage Web3 projects, focusing on long-term growth and strategic relationships. Since 2020, Wintermute Ventures has invested in over 100 projects, prioritizing decentralized ownership and aligning investments with its vision of a decentralized future.

Vauld

Seed Round in 2020
Vauld is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform founded in 2018, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India. It provides a comprehensive online platform where users can lend, borrow, and trade various crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several stablecoins. Vauld's services include token borrowing, liquidity management, interest rate information, and repayment solutions, all aimed at enhancing the user experience in managing digital assets. The platform also offers integration services for enterprises, exchange solutions, and funds tracking, allowing for a seamless and efficient approach to crypto transactions. By treating cryptocurrencies as a distinct asset class, Vauld aims to facilitate user-friendly banking services leveraging blockchain technology.

Bitso

Series B in 2020
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, providing users with a marketplace where they can trade fractions of various digital assets. Bitso's platform is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to conduct transactions and make payments via mobile devices. By focusing on the fintech and blockchain sectors, Bitso aims to enhance accessibility to cryptocurrency trading for users in Mexico and beyond.

GlobeDX

Venture Round in 2020
The startup, which has dubbed itself the “Coinbase for derivatives,” has built a cryptocurrency-derivative exchange that supports high-frequency trading. The platform allows crypto holders to trade global markets with bitcoin and grants users the same access to data leveraged by institutional investors.

PowerTrade

Seed Round in 2020
PowerTrade is a mobile platform designed for trading crypto options and derivatives, including options, futures, and perpetuals. It offers a user-friendly and efficient trading experience, catering to the needs of professional traders. By providing better prices and lower margin requirements, PowerTrade aims to help traders maximize their return on investment. The platform includes features such as a request for quote (RFQ) tool, which allows traders to manage risk effectively and obtain competitive prices for large and complex trades. Overall, PowerTrade focuses on simplifying the trading process while enhancing profitability and risk management for its users.

Audius

Venture Round in 2020
Audius, Inc. is a music streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized community for artists, developers, and listeners. Incorporated in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company enables musicians to share and monetize their work directly with fans, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Audius provides features such as audio file hosting, streaming capabilities, and a creator dashboard, allowing artists to manage their content and earnings efficiently. The platform ensures the secure and verifiable attribution of creative works through immutable, time-stamped records on the blockchain. By offering a transparent system for content distribution and royalty payments, Audius empowers creators to connect with their audiences and maintain control over their music.

Audius

Venture Round in 2020
Audius, Inc. is a music streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized community for artists, developers, and listeners. Incorporated in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company enables musicians to share and monetize their work directly with fans, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Audius provides features such as audio file hosting, streaming capabilities, and a creator dashboard, allowing artists to manage their content and earnings efficiently. The platform ensures the secure and verifiable attribution of creative works through immutable, time-stamped records on the blockchain. By offering a transparent system for content distribution and royalty payments, Audius empowers creators to connect with their audiences and maintain control over their music.

Coinme

Venture Round in 2020
Coinme Inc. operates as a bitcoin exchange and ATM operator, providing a range of services that facilitate access to the digital currency economy. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company runs the largest licensed cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S., with a network of bitcoin ATMs available in 48 states. Through partnerships with Coinstar and MoneyGram, Coinme enables customers to buy and sell bitcoin using cash at thousands of physical locations. The company also offers a digital wallet, a proprietary API, and solutions for digital currency IRAs and 401(k)s. These services aim to simplify the process of engaging with digital currencies, allowing users to securely buy, sell, store, and manage their crypto assets while enhancing the existing financial infrastructure of its partners.

Amber Group

Series A in 2020
Amber Group Limited is a cryptocurrency financial services provider based in Hong Kong, founded in 2015. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of cryptocurrency products and offers a range of services, including yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, execution services, and electronic market making. With a global presence that includes operations in Taipei, Seoul, and Vancouver, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients and has traded more than $200 billion across multiple electronic exchanges. It aims to optimize investment flexibility and maximize returns for its clients by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research. Amber Group is dedicated to delivering a streamlined cryptocurrency finance experience, helping clients build and protect their wealth over the long term.

Securrency

Series A in 2020
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the development of a platform for the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Founded in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, with additional locations in Washington, New York City, and Abu Dhabi, Securrency integrates legacy financial services with advanced distributed ledger technologies. Its platform supports seamless transactions across various networks, including Ethereum, Stellar, and Ripple, facilitating both on-chain and off-chain token movements. By providing robust compliance tools and interoperability, Securrency enhances the security, transparency, and efficiency of financial services. The company aims to connect investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital, thereby creating a more accessible financial market.

Opentoken

Venture Round in 2019
OpenToken Inc. operates a blockchain-based platform that facilitates contributions to token projects. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive solution for users to discover upcoming token initiatives, select projects to support, and track their investments. The platform securely integrates with widely adopted blockchains, allowing users to manage, distribute, and convert their tokens into other cryptocurrencies. This functionality provides users with streamlined options for asset management and ensures secure funding through unique addresses for each buyer, enhancing the overall experience of engaging in token-based fundraising.

ErisX

Series B in 2019
ErisX is a digital asset trading platform that facilitates access to both spot and futures markets for cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company integrates advanced technology and capital markets workflows to provide a reliable and compliant trading environment. ErisX's platform enables users to trade, deposit, and withdraw digital assets seamlessly, leveraging its exchange and clearinghouse capabilities to ensure robust market operations. The company aims to simplify the process of cryptocurrency trading for its clients while maintaining high standards of compliance and reliability.

SparkSwap

Series A in 2019
SparkSwap is a cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is notable for being the first exchange built on the Lightning Network, which enhances transaction speed and efficiency. The platform allows users to exchange Bitcoin and Litecoin, catering to both cryptocurrency miners and traders. By integrating features from both centralized and decentralized exchanges, SparkSwap aims to minimize counterparty risk while providing a seamless trading experience.

Tagomi

Venture Round in 2019
Tagomi is a cryptocurrency trading platform that focuses on enhancing trade execution for its clients, allowing them to retain a greater portion of their returns. The platform employs advanced routing techniques and execution algorithms to analyze both real-time and historical data, which aids in determining optimal trading strategies. This approach not only facilitates access to priced liquidity and low commissions but also aims to minimize trading costs. By leveraging sophisticated technology, Tagomi strives to deliver improved trading outcomes for its users.

ErisX

Series B in 2018
ErisX is a digital asset trading platform that facilitates access to both spot and futures markets for cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company integrates advanced technology and capital markets workflows to provide a reliable and compliant trading environment. ErisX's platform enables users to trade, deposit, and withdraw digital assets seamlessly, leveraging its exchange and clearinghouse capabilities to ensure robust market operations. The company aims to simplify the process of cryptocurrency trading for its clients while maintaining high standards of compliance and reliability.

Bgogo

Venture Round in 2018
Bgogo operates a digital asset exchange that facilitates cryptocurrency trading, aiming to serve as a platform created by the community for the community. Based in the Cayman Islands, it distinguishes itself as the first exchange with supernode listing authority, focusing on listing high-quality and promising digital assets. The company was founded by individuals with backgrounds from prominent internet companies, including Facebook, Twitter, IBM, and Alibaba. Additionally, Bgogo's core engineering team includes several world champions from the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, highlighting the expertise behind its technological infrastructure.

Audius

Series A in 2018
Audius, Inc. is a music streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized community for artists, developers, and listeners. Incorporated in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company enables musicians to share and monetize their work directly with fans, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Audius provides features such as audio file hosting, streaming capabilities, and a creator dashboard, allowing artists to manage their content and earnings efficiently. The platform ensures the secure and verifiable attribution of creative works through immutable, time-stamped records on the blockchain. By offering a transparent system for content distribution and royalty payments, Audius empowers creators to connect with their audiences and maintain control over their music.

Coinsuper Fintech

Series A in 2018
Coinsuper, established in 2017 and based in Hong Kong, operates as a cryptocurrency exchange that caters to both professionals and individual traders. The company combines traditional financial market practices with the evolving landscape of digital assets, aiming to create a well-organized trading environment. Coinsuper's platform is designed to attract financial institutions and professional investors, facilitating their entry into the cryptocurrency market. The firm emphasizes security and stability by employing SSL encryption, multi-signature wallets, and offline capital management to protect user assets and information. With a focus on customer service, Coinsuper aims to deliver efficient and professional trading solutions while maintaining rigorous technical risk controls.

Circle

Series E in 2018
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.

BitOasis

Venture Round in 2018
BitOasis is a cryptocurrency trading platform established in 2015 by co-founders Ola Doudin and Daniel Robenek. It provides a digital asset wallet and an exchange for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies, with a particular focus on cash-based emerging markets. The platform emphasizes security through its multi-signature wallet and aims to create a secure and regulated environment for both retail and institutional clients. By developing a comprehensive infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, BitOasis enables investors to manage their assets safely and effectively.

Koinex

Seed Round in 2017
Koinex is a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, established in 2017. It enables real-time trading of multiple cryptocurrencies through a peer-to-peer exchange model, allowing buyers to place bids and sellers to set asking prices for their cryptocurrencies. Koinex was designed to facilitate seamless transactions within the blockchain ecosystem. However, the firm ceased its operations on June 27, 2019.

ShapeShift

Series A in 2017
ShapeShift is a digital currency exchange platform established in July 2014, designed to facilitate the instant conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins. The platform distinguishes itself by allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies without the need for user accounts or registration, thereby enhancing privacy and reducing risks associated with personal information and funds. In the summer of 2019, ShapeShift introduced a new platform that empowers users to self-custody their crypto assets while providing functionalities to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive cryptocurrencies independently of third-party involvement. Additionally, the company operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017. ShapeShift is led by industry veteran Erik Voorhees.

BitPesa

Series A in 2017
BitPesa Ltd. is a digital currency exchange based in Karen, Kenya, that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. Founded in 2013, the company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to streamline business payments and trade between Africa and the global market. BitPesa provides both individuals and institutions with wholesale cryptocurrency liquidity, ensuring fast settlement and a range of currency options. Recognized for its security measures and liquidity, it holds the distinction of being the first blockchain company licensed by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and adheres to strict Know Your Customer (KYC) practices. The company has successfully traded over $500 million, establishing itself as a leading player in the African cryptocurrency exchange landscape.

Abra

Series A in 2015
Abra is a cryptocurrency platform established in 2014, designed to provide a straightforward and secure environment for individuals and businesses to buy, trade, and borrow against cryptocurrencies. Based in the United States and operational in over 150 countries, Abra facilitates easy conversion between cryptocurrencies and various local fiat currencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, registered investment advisors, and institutions, offering customizable services that allow users to manage their crypto portfolios effectively. With over two million customers and $9 billion processed in transactions, Abra has positioned itself as a trusted solution in the cryptocurrency market, earning recognition as one of the top five crypto wallets. The company is supported by prominent investors, reinforcing its commitment to creating an open and accessible global financial system.

Circle

Series C in 2015
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.

BitPesa

Venture Round in 2015
BitPesa Ltd. is a digital currency exchange based in Karen, Kenya, that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. Founded in 2013, the company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to streamline business payments and trade between Africa and the global market. BitPesa provides both individuals and institutions with wholesale cryptocurrency liquidity, ensuring fast settlement and a range of currency options. Recognized for its security measures and liquidity, it holds the distinction of being the first blockchain company licensed by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and adheres to strict Know Your Customer (KYC) practices. The company has successfully traded over $500 million, establishing itself as a leading player in the African cryptocurrency exchange landscape.

Circle

Series B in 2014
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.

Bitstamp

Venture Round in 2014
Bitstamp, established in 2012, is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in London, with offices in Luxembourg and California. It operates a global digital currency marketplace, facilitating the buying and selling of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Bitcoin Cash for both individual and institutional clients. The company is committed to providing secure, transparent, and reliable trading services.

Maverick Protocol

Maverick Protocol is a developer of a decentralized crypto derivatives platform that aims to create open, transparent, and efficient markets accessible to all users. The protocol is built on a decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure designed to facilitate highly liquid markets through its innovative automated market maker (AMM) system. Maverick Protocol offers users the ability to trade and stake any asset pair with low fees, fast execution, and enhanced capital efficiency. The platform prioritizes safety and security, allowing for permissionless trading of perpetual contracts backed by mid-cap tokens. Ultimately, Maverick Protocol seeks to provide a seamless ecosystem for traders while promoting financial inclusivity within the decentralized finance landscape.
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