Pantera Capital

Pantera Capital is an investment firm based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in Bitcoin and other digital currencies, as well as companies operating within the blockchain space. Founded in 2003 by Dan Morehead, who previously served as chief financial officer and head of Macro Trading at Tiger Management, the firm transitioned from a focus on global macro hedge fund investments to exclusively target the burgeoning digital currency market by 2014. Pantera Capital believes that Bitcoin can revolutionize the way people conduct transactions, akin to the transformative impact of the Internet on communications and commerce. The firm engages in various stages of investment, including seed, early, and later-stage opportunities, while maintaining a particular interest in technology sectors such as financial technology, cybersecurity, and big data. Its investors include notable entities such as Benchmark and Fortress Investment Group.

Heidi M. von Allmen

Chief Investment Officer, Pantera Bitcoin Fund and Hedge Fund Analyst

Ryan Barney

Senior Investment Associate and Investor

Mary Blackburn

Associate

Paul Brodsky

Partner

David Cheung

Partner

Nolan Ford

Associate

Semir Gabeljic

Associate

Ron Glantz

Investor

Gorham C.F.A., Matthew Joseph

COO

Nihal Maunder

Junior Partner

Dan Morehead

Founder Co-Chief Investment Officer and CEO

Lauren Stephanian

Partner

Past deals in Trading Platform

Orderly Network

Series A in 2022
Orderly Network is a permissionless, decentralized exchange protocol built on NEAR. Founded in April 2022 with the mission to create the most robust liquidity layer infrastructure for any dApp to utilize and build on, Orderly Network offers market-leading execution with low latency, minimal fees, and access to ample liquidity options.

Pintu

Series B in 2022
Developer of a mobile cryptocurrency application designed to create convenience for the crypto market. The company's application provides all the features of a crypto exchange platform and gives access to different financial services and the opportunity to safely buy, sell, manage, and utilize blockchain-based assets, enabling crypto owners to accelerate the transition towards an open financial system.

Chainflip

Venture Round in 2022
Chainflip is a decentralized protocol that facilitates direct cross-chain swaps among various blockchains without requiring a trusted intermediary. The platform is designed to support the seamless exchange of cryptocurrencies, allowing users to conduct anonymous and permissionless transactions. Utilizing robust frameworks, including Rust, Chainflip enables users to move funds across different blockchains and ecosystems without the need for additional software, collateral, or wrapped assets. This approach provides a trustless environment for investors seeking to exchange assets across multiple networks efficiently.

Ondo Finance

Series A in 2022
Ondo Finance is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform that aims to make decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to a broad audience. The platform offers users the option to choose between downside protection and enhanced returns, catering to individuals with varying risk tolerances. By providing these choices, Ondo Finance enables users to effectively access DeFi yields while managing their investment risks.

0x

Series B in 2022
0x Protocol operates an open protocol that facilitates peer-to-peer exchange of assets on the Ethereum blockchain. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the protocol serves as a standard for decentralized exchanges, promoting interoperability among applications that require exchange functionality. The offerings include 0x Instant, which allows for crypto purchasing within apps and websites, and the 0x Launch Kit, which assists in launching relayers. Additionally, ZEIP-23 enables the trading of bundles of assets. The protocol supports developers in building relayers, utilizing networked liquidity, and engaging in market making, catering to a diverse range of markets from gaming items to financial instruments.

CoinDCX

Series D in 2022
CoinDCX is a company that specializes in crypto-enabled financial services. The company focuses on developing borderless financial services that ensure a simpler and uninterrupted flow of capital. Its liquidity, powerful wallet, and impenetrable security make the trading experience fast, reliable, and effortless. CoinDCX has empowered its traders with a bouquet of industry-first products to trade using liquidity from exchanges. The products are designed for all types of traders keeping their trading experience, risk tolerance, and trading frequency into consideration. The company aims to democratize finance and make investments accessible to everyone. CoinDCX was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

VALR

Series B in 2022
VALR is a cryptocurrency exchange platform based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2018. It provides a digital asset trading service that allows customers to buy, sell, store, and transfer over 50 different cryptocurrencies. The platform emphasizes security, incorporating multiple layers of protection to safeguard customer accounts and funds. VALR aims to offer a fair and transparent financial service, contributing to the development of a more inclusive financial system.

Fast Break Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a blockchain-based gaming platform designed to empower people to build the future of sports, gaming, and entertainment. The company offers a gaming platform, competitive compensation, company equity, and benefits, enabling users to own teams of fictional non-fungible tokens (NFT) athletes to compete in simulated games, tournaments, and leagues for crypto prices.

Amber Group

Series B in 2022
Amber Group is a prominent cryptocurrency financial services provider headquartered in Hong Kong, established in 2017 by finance professionals with backgrounds from major institutions. The company facilitates 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. Operating globally, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients, engaging in significant trading activity across numerous electronic exchanges with an average daily trading volume between $100 million and $200 million. The firm is dedicated to optimizing investment flexibility and maximizing returns for its clients by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research, thereby enhancing the overall crypto finance experience. In 2019, Amber Group secured $28 million in a Series A funding round, attracting investment from notable players in the cryptocurrency sector.

Maverick Protocol

Private Equity Round in 2022
The DeFi infrastructure built to facilitate the most liquid markets, powered by Maverick AMM.

PsyOptions

Seed Round in 2022
PsyOptions is beta software and is a fully decentralized options protocol.

Arcade

Series A in 2021
Arcade provides an infrastructure layer for NFT liquidity that enables the financialization of non-fungible assets, non-fungible tokens, or NFTs.Arcade’s Wrapped NFT technology allows NFTs to be bundled to secure one loan. Arcade is also an open-source Defi primitive it allows developers to build on top of the platform.

Gemini

Series A in 2021
Gemini is a next-generation cryptocurrency exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, and store digital assets. The company was founded in 2014, by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, to build a bridge to the future of money. Its goal to build a world-class digital asset exchange and custodian based in the United States.

GuildFi

Seed Round in 2021
GuildFi is a gaming platform that empowers all gamer communities and creates interoperability across the Metaverse.

Stader Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a decentralized financial protocol and application designed for efficient stake management on public blockchain networks. The company's application brings sustainable staking yields from digital assets and is a distribution layer of staking while building protocols and products, enabling clients to enhance the security, decentralization, liquidity, and governance of some of the major blockchain networks.

Stader Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a decentralized financial protocol and application designed for efficient stake management on public blockchain networks. The company's application brings sustainable staking yields from digital assets and is a distribution layer of staking while building protocols and products, enabling clients to enhance the security, decentralization, liquidity, and governance of some of the major blockchain networks.

BitOasis

Series B in 2021
BitOasis Technologies FZE is a fintech company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. The company operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell bitcoins across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. BitOasis aims to provide a secure and regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, catering to both retail and institutional clients. Its platform includes a bitcoin exchange, wallet services, and various integrations designed to facilitate seamless digital transactions. By focusing on emerging markets, BitOasis seeks to onboard consumers and businesses into an efficient, borderless payment system using blockchain technology.

Ondo Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Ondo Finance is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform that aims to make decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to a broad audience. The platform offers users the option to choose between downside protection and enhanced returns, catering to individuals with varying risk tolerances. By providing these choices, Ondo Finance enables users to effectively access DeFi yields while managing their investment risks.

Pintu

Series A in 2021
Developer of a mobile cryptocurrency application designed to create convenience for the crypto market. The company's application provides all the features of a crypto exchange platform and gives access to different financial services and the opportunity to safely buy, sell, manage, and utilize blockchain-based assets, enabling crypto owners to accelerate the transition towards an open financial system.

MakersPlace

Series A in 2021
MakersPlace is an online marketplace based in San Francisco that focuses on authentic and unique digital creations, leveraging blockchain technology to ensure proof of authenticity, ownership, and scarcity. Founded in 2016, the platform allows digital creators to protect and sell limited editions of their work, thereby enabling them to capture the full value of their creations. By connecting artists with fans and collectors globally, MakersPlace fosters a vibrant ecosystem where digital art can be bought and sold securely. The platform serves as a crucial link between creators and their audience, promoting the appreciation and acquisition of rare digital artworks.

Eco

Series B in 2021
Eco is a digital cryptocurrency platform designed to facilitate global transactions for everyday use. It operates independently from any single organization or government, aiming to create a more equitable distribution of resources by sharing the majority of the economic value generated with its community. The platform features a digital wallet that combines savings accounts, rewarded spending, and bill payment into a single, user-friendly interface. This innovative approach encourages effective money management and aligns the interests of the company with its users, fostering a sustainable financial system. Additionally, Eco is supported by a network of verified organizations worldwide, ensuring that its services remain safe and reliable for all users.

Amber Group

Series B in 2021
Amber Group is a prominent cryptocurrency financial services provider headquartered in Hong Kong, established in 2017 by finance professionals with backgrounds from major institutions. The company facilitates 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. Operating globally, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients, engaging in significant trading activity across numerous electronic exchanges with an average daily trading volume between $100 million and $200 million. The firm is dedicated to optimizing investment flexibility and maximizing returns for its clients by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research, thereby enhancing the overall crypto finance experience. In 2019, Amber Group secured $28 million in a Series A funding round, attracting investment from notable players in the cryptocurrency sector.

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.

Lithium Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a blockchain-based pricing platform designed for illiquid assets.The company's platform uses a Determinant-based Mutual Information (DMI) mechanism, in which participants are asked subjective multiple-choice questions to find a fair price for illiquid assets, and predicts pricing information for pre-IPO stocks, private equity, and other illiquid assets.

Lithium Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a blockchain-based pricing platform designed for illiquid assets.The company's platform uses a Determinant-based Mutual Information (DMI) mechanism, in which participants are asked subjective multiple-choice questions to find a fair price for illiquid assets, and predicts pricing information for pre-IPO stocks, private equity, and other illiquid assets.

Pintu

Series A in 2021
Developer of a mobile cryptocurrency application designed to create convenience for the crypto market. The company's application provides all the features of a crypto exchange platform and gives access to different financial services and the opportunity to safely buy, sell, manage, and utilize blockchain-based assets, enabling crypto owners to accelerate the transition towards an open financial system.

Bitso

Series C in 2021
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.

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.

Injective

Funding Round in 2021
Injective Protocol Inc. is a company that develops and operates a decentralized derivatives exchange and trading platform. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, it offers a layer-2 exchange protocol designed to enhance borderless finance. The platform supports various trading options, including margin trading, derivatives, and futures, while also enabling decentralized lending and short or long margin trading. Notably, it features mechanisms to eliminate front-running, ensuring fair liquidity sharing among users.

Anchor Protocol

Venture Round in 2021
Anchor Protocol is a savings platform that provides crypto natives, fintech companies, and investors a stable, high interest rate finance. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Balancer Labs

Series A in 2021
Balancer Labs operates an exchange focused on decentralized finance, providing a platform for programmable liquidity. Founded in 2018 and based in the United States, the company facilitates the exchange of tokens without the need for deposits, bids, asks, or order management. As a non-custodial portfolio manager and liquidity provider, Balancer Labs also functions as a price sensor, enabling users to manage their assets efficiently while maintaining control over their funds.

0x

Series A in 2021
0x Protocol operates an open protocol that facilitates peer-to-peer exchange of assets on the Ethereum blockchain. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the protocol serves as a standard for decentralized exchanges, promoting interoperability among applications that require exchange functionality. The offerings include 0x Instant, which allows for crypto purchasing within apps and websites, and the 0x Launch Kit, which assists in launching relayers. Additionally, ZEIP-23 enables the trading of bundles of assets. The protocol supports developers in building relayers, utilizing networked liquidity, and engaging in market making, catering to a diverse range of markets from gaming items to financial instruments.

Wintermute

Series B in 2021
Wintermute Trading Limited is a global crypto market maker that specializes in proprietary trading and offers market making services to both crypto projects and exchanges. Founded in 2017 by experienced professionals from the high-frequency trading sector, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Wintermute develops its own algorithms and trading strategies, ensuring full compliance with the risk management and compliance practices of traditional financial markets. By leveraging its expertise, Wintermute plays a significant role in enhancing liquidity and efficiency within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Bitso

Series B in 2020
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.

1inch

Series A in 2020
1inch Limited is a company that specializes in developing decentralized protocols for cryptocurrency trading. Founded in 2019 and based in the United States, 1inch operates the 1inch Network, which includes several key protocols: the 1inch Aggregation Protocol, the 1inch Liquidity Protocol, and the 1inch Limit Order Protocol. These protocols work together to facilitate efficient and secure trading operations in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, allowing users to execute transactions that are both profitable and fast. Through its innovative technology, 1inch aims to enhance the trading experience for users in the growing cryptocurrency market.

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.

DODO

Venture Round in 2020
DODO is a decentralized exchange that utilizes the Proactive Market Maker (PMM) algorithm to enhance capital efficiency in liquidity provision. It offers a straightforward token issuance mechanism, which is particularly beneficial for long-tail assets. By focusing on on-chain liquidity provision, DODO enables independent price discovery, allowing users to invest, issue, and trade cryptocurrency assets effectively. The platform operates primarily on Ethereum and the Smart Chain, facilitating liquidity token trading while maintaining a low barrier to entry for users.

PowerTrade

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a financial platform intended to trade options, futures, perpetual, and hedges all in one place. The company's platform offers crypto options and derivatives trading services on mobile, request for quote (RFQ), a powerful tool for traders to manage risk and obtain the prices for large and complex trades, enabling professional traders to optimize profits and reduce the risk of impermanent loss.

Acala Network

Series A in 2020
Acala Network is a decentralized finance hub that operates on a blockchain-based platform, facilitating cryptocurrency transactions across blockchains linked to the Polkadot network. The platform enables users to send and receive USD while providing a suite of financial tools, including a multi-collateralized stablecoin backed by various cross-chain assets, a trustless staking derivative, and a decentralized exchange. These features enhance liquidity and support the development of innovative financial applications. Acala Network is headquartered in the United States.

Injective

Seed Round in 2020
Injective Protocol Inc. is a company that develops and operates a decentralized derivatives exchange and trading platform. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, it offers a layer-2 exchange protocol designed to enhance borderless finance. The platform supports various trading options, including margin trading, derivatives, and futures, while also enabling decentralized lending and short or long margin trading. Notably, it features mechanisms to eliminate front-running, ensuring fair liquidity sharing among users.

Bakkt

Series B in 2020
Bakkt, founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, operates a blockchain-based platform that facilitates the buying, selling, storing, and spending of digital assets for both consumers and institutions. The company specializes in digital currency management, offering solutions for cryptocurrency transactions and the redemption of loyalty points. Its technology is designed to support institutional clients with a regulated market environment, providing custody solutions and a user-friendly experience through application programming interfaces (APIs) and web integration. Bakkt's platform aims to connect various aspects of the digital economy, enabling seamless transactions and enhancing the utility of loyalty currencies for its clients.

Bounce

Venture Round in 2020
Developer of a decentralized auction protocol built for financial auctions and over-the-counter markets. The company offers a marketplace for launching and conducting various types of auctions with seamless on-chain settlements and provides a competitive swap environment, enabling users to unlock the potential of open finance.

Amber Group

Series A in 2020
Amber Group is a prominent cryptocurrency financial services provider headquartered in Hong Kong, established in 2017 by finance professionals with backgrounds from major institutions. The company facilitates 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. Operating globally, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients, engaging in significant trading activity across numerous electronic exchanges with an average daily trading volume between $100 million and $200 million. The firm is dedicated to optimizing investment flexibility and maximizing returns for its clients by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research, thereby enhancing the overall crypto finance experience. In 2019, Amber Group secured $28 million in a Series A funding round, attracting investment from notable players in the cryptocurrency sector.
Transparent Financial Systems, Inc. is a company that develops cryptographic settlement solutions for financial applications, aiming to enhance the efficiency and transparency of global financial systems. Founded in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company focuses on creating an open universal platform that facilitates secure, frictionless payments through distributed cryptographic networks. Initially targeting B2B payments and treasury management solutions, Transparent Systems seeks to improve financial accessibility and streamline transactions on a global scale.

Eco

Seed Round in 2020
Eco is a digital cryptocurrency platform designed to facilitate global transactions for everyday use. It operates independently from any single organization or government, aiming to create a more equitable distribution of resources by sharing the majority of the economic value generated with its community. The platform features a digital wallet that combines savings accounts, rewarded spending, and bill payment into a single, user-friendly interface. This innovative approach encourages effective money management and aligns the interests of the company with its users, fostering a sustainable financial system. Additionally, Eco is supported by a network of verified organizations worldwide, ensuring that its services remain safe and reliable for all users.

Opentoken

Venture Round in 2019
Opentoken Inc. operates a blockchain based platform for token projects. Its platform allows users to access to discover upcoming token projects, contribute to choose projects to support, manage to track the tokens for the projects, and convert their tokens into cryptocurrencies. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Vega Protocol

Seed Round in 2019
Fully automated processes and incentives for trading margined financial products allow for markets that are open and decentralised, with pseudonymous participants.

Vega Protocol

Seed Round in 2019
Fully automated processes and incentives for trading margined financial products allow for markets that are open and decentralised, with pseudonymous participants.

Instadapp

Seed Round in 2019
Instadapp is a decentralized finance platform that simplifies interactions between various financial protocols. Founded in 2018 and based in Hyderabad, India, the company operates a blockchain-based autonomous banking portal and mobile application. Its services include lending, borrowing, leveraging, and swapping assets, allowing users to deposit cryptocurrencies and earn variable algorithmic interest over time. The platform enables users to manage and track their blockchain-based assets while analyzing their financial positions, facilitating direct borrowing and margin trading to enhance exposure.

Meter.io

Seed Round in 2019
Meter.io is a cryptocurrency platform that focuses on resolving key challenges in the blockchain space, including volatility, scalability, and interoperability. It operates on a hybrid consensus protocol that enhances the functionality of smart contracts, allowing them to effectively scale and operate across various blockchain networks. By providing robust infrastructure, Meter.io empowers decentralized businesses to navigate the complexities of existing cryptocurrencies, facilitating smoother transactions and interactions within a multi-chain environment.

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.

Trade Ecology Token

Corporate Round in 2019
Trade Ecology Token (TDE) is a blockchain industry operator.

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 facilitates peer-to-peer trading without the need for users to deposit their assets on the platform. This design significantly reduces counterparty risk and combines advantages of both centralized and decentralized exchanges. SparkSwap is primarily used by cryptocurrency miners and traders to exchange Bitcoin and Litecoin, enabling trustless transactions and enhancing security for its users by mitigating the risks associated with centralized exchanges.

Tagomi

Venture Round in 2019
Tagomi Trading, LLC is a cryptocurrency trading platform focused on providing institutional clients with enhanced trade execution capabilities. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in New Jersey, Chicago, San Francisco, and London, the company utilizes sophisticated routing techniques and execution algorithms. These tools analyze both real-time and historical data to optimize trading decisions, allowing clients to minimize costs and maximize their returns. By prioritizing better execution, Tagomi aims to support its clients in achieving more efficient trading outcomes in the cryptocurrency market.

Bakkt

Series A in 2018
Bakkt, founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, operates a blockchain-based platform that facilitates the buying, selling, storing, and spending of digital assets for both consumers and institutions. The company specializes in digital currency management, offering solutions for cryptocurrency transactions and the redemption of loyalty points. Its technology is designed to support institutional clients with a regulated market environment, providing custody solutions and a user-friendly experience through application programming interfaces (APIs) and web integration. Bakkt's platform aims to connect various aspects of the digital economy, enabling seamless transactions and enhancing the utility of loyalty currencies for its clients.

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 based in the Cayman Islands, enabling users to trade cryptocurrencies. The company distinguishes itself as a community-focused platform, claiming to be created by and for the community. It is notable for being the first digital asset exchange with supernode listing authority, which is intended to facilitate the listing of high-quality and promising digital assets. Bgogo's founding team comprises individuals with backgrounds in prominent technology firms, including Facebook, Twitter, IBM, and Alibaba. Additionally, the core engineering team includes several world champions from the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, highlighting the company's commitment to technical excellence.

Bgogo

Venture Round in 2018
Bgogo operates a digital asset exchange based in the Cayman Islands, enabling users to trade cryptocurrencies. The company distinguishes itself as a community-focused platform, claiming to be created by and for the community. It is notable for being the first digital asset exchange with supernode listing authority, which is intended to facilitate the listing of high-quality and promising digital assets. Bgogo's founding team comprises individuals with backgrounds in prominent technology firms, including Facebook, Twitter, IBM, and Alibaba. Additionally, the core engineering team includes several world champions from the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, highlighting the company's commitment to technical excellence.

Coinsuper

Series A in 2018
CoinSuper Fintech (HK) Co., Ltd., doing business as Coinsuper, provides digital asset trading and customized services for professionals and individuals. It offers financial advisory, compliance, wealth management, and cryptocurrency and financial technology. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Central, Hong Kong.

Harbor

Corporate Round in 2018
Harbor is reengineering private securities with blockchain technology to help usher in a new wave of tokenized securities backed by real-world assets, such as real estate, company equity, investment funds, and fine art. The Harbor platform, powered by its compliance protocol, is the first to ensure tokenized securities comply with existing securities laws on every trade, everywhere across the globe.

Harbor

Venture Round in 2018
Harbor is reengineering private securities with blockchain technology to help usher in a new wave of tokenized securities backed by real-world assets, such as real estate, company equity, investment funds, and fine art. The Harbor platform, powered by its compliance protocol, is the first to ensure tokenized securities comply with existing securities laws on every trade, everywhere across the globe.

BitOasis

Venture Round in 2018
BitOasis Technologies FZE is a fintech company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. The company operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell bitcoins across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. BitOasis aims to provide a secure and regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, catering to both retail and institutional clients. Its platform includes a bitcoin exchange, wallet services, and various integrations designed to facilitate seamless digital transactions. By focusing on emerging markets, BitOasis seeks to onboard consumers and businesses into an efficient, borderless payment system using blockchain technology.

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.

Origin Protocol

Venture Round in 2017
Origin is a protocol for creating sharing economy marketplaces using the Ethereum blockchain and IPFS. It empowers developers and businesses to build decentralized marketplaces on the blockchain. Its protocol makes it easy to create and manage listings for the fractional usage of assets and services. Origin allows buyers and sellers to discover each other, browse listings, make bookings, leave ratings and reviews, and much more. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

DMarket

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
DMarket is a platform that facilitates the secure buying, selling, and trading of in-game items, aiming to enhance player engagement and revenue for game developers. By tapping into the multi-billion-dollar skins economy, DMarket allows approximately 2.5 billion gamers to exchange virtual items across various titles and platforms, enabling them to monetize their gameplay experiences. The platform leverages distributed ledger technology to ensure transparent and secure transactions, processing operations in real-time through machine learning algorithms and AI-based predictions for pricing, demand, and availability. With operational offices in Los Angeles, London, and Kyiv, DMarket has successfully raised $19 million from the global gaming community. The company collaborates with notable partners such as Xsolla, Unity, and GSC Game World, fostering a virtual economy where developers, players, and brands can co-create content and generate profits while enjoying diverse gaming experiences.

BitPesa

Series A in 2017
BitPesa Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Karen, Kenya, is a digital currency exchange that specializes in converting Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. The company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate business payments and trade between Africa and global markets. BitPesa aims to lower transaction costs and enhance the speed of payments, making it easier for businesses in frontier markets to engage in international trade. By offering a streamlined solution for both cryptocurrency traders and businesses, BitPesa plays a crucial role in connecting African economies with suppliers and partners around the world.

FunFair Technologies

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
FunFair Technologies operates a decentralized gaming platform that leverages Ethereum smart contracts to address the challenges faced by traditional blockchain casinos. The platform allows users to quickly establish low-cost blockchain casinos and offers a variety of casino games aimed at providing a fun, fast, and fair gaming experience. By utilizing breakthrough technology, FunFair aims to create a transparent and secure environment where anyone, anywhere can easily develop and operate their own gaming establishments. This innovative approach not only enhances user engagement but also enables players to earn money through tokens and digital currencies.

BitPesa

Series A in 2017
BitPesa Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Karen, Kenya, is a digital currency exchange that specializes in converting Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. The company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate business payments and trade between Africa and global markets. BitPesa aims to lower transaction costs and enhance the speed of payments, making it easier for businesses in frontier markets to engage in international trade. By offering a streamlined solution for both cryptocurrency traders and businesses, BitPesa plays a crucial role in connecting African economies with suppliers and partners around the world.

BitPesa

Venture Round in 2015
BitPesa Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Karen, Kenya, is a digital currency exchange that specializes in converting Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. The company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate business payments and trade between Africa and global markets. BitPesa aims to lower transaction costs and enhance the speed of payments, making it easier for businesses in frontier markets to engage in international trade. By offering a streamlined solution for both cryptocurrency traders and businesses, BitPesa plays a crucial role in connecting African economies with suppliers and partners around the world.

BitPesa

Seed Round in 2015
BitPesa Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Karen, Kenya, is a digital currency exchange that specializes in converting Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. The company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate business payments and trade between Africa and global markets. BitPesa aims to lower transaction costs and enhance the speed of payments, making it easier for businesses in frontier markets to engage in international trade. By offering a streamlined solution for both cryptocurrency traders and businesses, BitPesa plays a crucial role in connecting African economies with suppliers and partners around the world.

Bitstamp

Venture Round in 2014
Bitstamp owns and operates a digital currency marketplace that allows companies and individuals from all around the world to buy and sell bitcoin, litecoin, ethereum, ripple, and bitcoin cash. Damijan Merlak and Nejc Kodric founded Bitstamp in 2011. It has its headquarters in London in the United Kingdom with additional offices in Luxembourg and Berkeley in California.
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