SV Angel

SV Angel, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, is an investment firm that supports early-stage entrepreneurs. They provide business development, financing, M&A, and strategic advice to help startups navigate key inflection points and accelerate growth. SV Angel invests primarily in software-focused companies across the United States, with a typical investment size ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. They differentiate themselves by investing in a higher volume of companies, often over 100 per year, compared to traditional venture capital firms.

Ron Conway

Founder and Managing Partner

Topher Conway

Managing Partner

Sourav Gupta

Principal

Steven Lee

Partner

Beth Turner

Managing Partner - Seed

Past deals in Trading Platform

Kalshi

Debt Financing in 2024
Kalshi Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates a federally regulated financial exchange. It provides a platform enabling users to trade on the anticipated outcomes of diverse events, ranging from economics and international affairs to entertainment and weather. Users can bet directly on specific events, such as the signing of a free trade agreement, allowing for targeted exposure to trends and opinions. The company facilitates trading through its online platform, with markets regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

RepRally

Series A in 2024
RepRally is a B2B marketplace that connects merchants with local retailers, streamlining wholesale distribution. It enrolls brand representatives, manages operations, processes payments, and automates commission payouts, facilitating sales and broadening consumer access to high-quality products.

Architect

Series A in 2024
Architect is a financial platform that provides traders with customizable infrastructure designed to enhance access to international markets for digital assets. The company focuses on developing institutional-grade solutions that facilitate trading across various venues, including both centralized and decentralized exchanges. By linking these diverse crypto markets, Architect aims to create a seamless trading experience for users engaged in global futures, options, and digital asset markets.

Architect

Seed Round in 2023
Architect is a financial platform that provides traders with customizable infrastructure designed to enhance access to international markets for digital assets. The company focuses on developing institutional-grade solutions that facilitate trading across various venues, including both centralized and decentralized exchanges. By linking these diverse crypto markets, Architect aims to create a seamless trading experience for users engaged in global futures, options, and digital asset markets.

Aztec

Series B in 2022
Aztec specializes in developing privacy-focused technologies for Ethereum-based transactions. It is renowned for creating PLONK, a leading standard in zero-knowledge proofs, enabling fast, private interactions on the public blockchain. The company's research team has made significant contributions to Layer 2 solutions on Ethereum and possesses extensive expertise in deploying intricate cryptosystems within Web3 environments. Aztec Network recently unveiled an advanced version of zk.money, showcasing its Aztec Connect SDK's ability to facilitate seamless integrations with prominent DeFi protocols like Lido and Element Finance. The company is currently working on building a secure, encrypted blockchain secured by Ethereum.

Kinetic

Seed Round in 2022
Kinetic is a company currently operating in stealth mode, focusing on the development of a multi-chain NFT aggregator and trading platform tailored for the cryptocurrency market. Its platform aims to enhance the trading experience by consolidating cross-market visibility, allowing users to access a wide range of NFT transactions. Additionally, Kinetic provides personalized data feeds and predictive insights, which help users make informed decisions and achieve clarity in their trading activities.

Starlight

Seed Round in 2022
Starlight is a financial platform that provides an integrated solution for companies to manage their crypto assets. It enables businesses to set up wallets for purchasing cryptocurrencies, onboard team members, and monitor spending through a single security tool. By streamlining these processes, Starlight allows companies to focus on their core operations while effectively managing their digital assets in the crypto economy.

Domain Money

Venture Round in 2022
Domain Money is a financial services platform that facilitates investment in both stocks and cryptocurrencies. It offers a range of services suitable for clients at various stages of life, including financial planning, cash flow management, retirement planning, and estate planning. Users can earn interest on their assets, borrow against them, and utilize a cryptocurrency rewards credit card, all within a single, secure platform. By providing flat-fee plans and comprehensive financial analysis, Domain Money aims to help individuals streamline their transactions and enhance their overall investment strategies.

Underdog Fantasy

Series A in 2021
Underdog Fantasy is an online platform specializing in daily fantasy sports, allowing users to engage in Pick'em games and esports projections. The company offers a fantasy football application that enables users to draft football lineups, creating an entertaining environment for competition and the opportunity to earn rewards. In addition to its core gaming offerings, Underdog Fantasy hosts fantasy sports tournaments and provides authorized sports wagering services. The platform is also expanding its media network, featuring content from former professional athletes, coaches, and analysts, along with up-to-date sports news.

DELV

Seed Round in 2021
DELV is focused on advancing the safe adoption of decentralized financial systems through the development of a crypto-asset trading platform. This platform offers liquidity for yield and principal tokens, allowing users to buy and sell these assets without any minimum investment requirements. By integrating various protocols, DELV aims to facilitate the creation of a new financial system that enhances capital efficiency, enabling users to grow their savings at a fixed rate. The company's commitment to open-source infrastructure and research-backed solutions underscores its mission to support the evolving landscape of decentralized finance.

OpenSea

Series A in 2021
OpenSea is a peer-to-peer marketplace dedicated to the trading of crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It facilitates the buying and selling of various digital assets, including gaming items and virtual goods, all secured by blockchain technology. Users can engage in transactions through smart contracts, which enhance security and trust in the trading process. The platform aims to streamline the exchange of these digital assets, making it accessible for anyone interested in the world of crypto collectibles. By providing a user-friendly interface and robust infrastructure, OpenSea has established itself as a leading marketplace in the burgeoning NFT space.

Alt

Series A in 2021
Alt is a platform founded in 2020 that facilitates the exchange, investment, valuation, secure storage, and authentication of collectible cards, particularly sports cards. The platform allows users to buy and sell trading cards in a manner similar to stock trading, providing tools for automated portfolio management, asset insurance, and enhanced liquidity options. By offering resources for users to track and manage their investments effectively, Alt aims to simplify the process of collecting and investing in trading cards, helping collectors engage more deeply with their passions.

Kalshi

Series A in 2021
Kalshi Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates a federally regulated financial exchange. It provides a platform enabling users to trade on the anticipated outcomes of diverse events, ranging from economics and international affairs to entertainment and weather. Users can bet directly on specific events, such as the signing of a free trade agreement, allowing for targeted exposure to trends and opinions. The company facilitates trading through its online platform, with markets regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Underdog Fantasy

Seed Round in 2020
Underdog Fantasy is an online platform specializing in daily fantasy sports, allowing users to engage in Pick'em games and esports projections. The company offers a fantasy football application that enables users to draft football lineups, creating an entertaining environment for competition and the opportunity to earn rewards. In addition to its core gaming offerings, Underdog Fantasy hosts fantasy sports tournaments and provides authorized sports wagering services. The platform is also expanding its media network, featuring content from former professional athletes, coaches, and analysts, along with up-to-date sports news.

Alt

Seed Round in 2020
Alt is a platform founded in 2020 that facilitates the exchange, investment, valuation, secure storage, and authentication of collectible cards, particularly sports cards. The platform allows users to buy and sell trading cards in a manner similar to stock trading, providing tools for automated portfolio management, asset insurance, and enhanced liquidity options. By offering resources for users to track and manage their investments effectively, Alt aims to simplify the process of collecting and investing in trading cards, helping collectors engage more deeply with their passions.

BLADE

Seed Round in 2019
BLADE Holdings, Inc. is a technology company based in Seychelles that operates a cryptocurrency derivative exchange. The company facilitates the trading of cryptocurrencies on a perpetual basis, aiming to establish a new foundational layer for the cryptocurrency markets and, ultimately, the broader global financial markets.

Anchorage Digital

Series A in 2019
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.

SFOX

Series A in 2018
SFOX, Inc. is a cryptocurrency prime dealer that caters to high-volume traders and institutional investors by offering optimal price execution through a global integrated order book. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, SFOX sources liquidity from a diverse range of exchanges, over-the-counter desks, and market makers. The company's trading platform is designed to facilitate real-time trading across various assets and provides professional tools, including reporting and analytics for multi-user accounts. By employing specialized algorithms, SFOX enables clients to execute large trades without significantly affecting market prices, thus enhancing their returns on investment.

RADAR

Series A in 2018
Radar Relay, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Denver, Colorado, operates as a wallet-to-wallet trading platform for Ethereum-based tokens, utilizing the 0x Protocol. The platform facilitates direct peer-to-peer trading by maintaining an order book and relaying orders without holding any assets in custody. Users can connect their wallets directly to the Radar Relay platform, eliminating the need for account creation, sign-ups, deposits, or withdrawal limits. This approach aims to enhance user control and security in cryptocurrency trading.

RADAR

Series A in 2018
Radar Relay, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Denver, Colorado, operates as a wallet-to-wallet trading platform for Ethereum-based tokens, utilizing the 0x Protocol. The platform facilitates direct peer-to-peer trading by maintaining an order book and relaying orders without holding any assets in custody. Users can connect their wallets directly to the Radar Relay platform, eliminating the need for account creation, sign-ups, deposits, or withdrawal limits. This approach aims to enhance user control and security in cryptocurrency trading.

Tagomi

Venture Round in 2018
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.

Tundra

Seed Round in 2017
Tundra Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects businesses by allowing them to buy and sell wholesale products with freight included. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, Tundra offers the largest selection of wholesale products in the United States, featuring over two million ready-to-ship items from both established and emerging brands. The company's zero-commission model enables retailers to access full product catalogs at wholesale prices and low minimums. Tundra's proprietary technology streamlines wholesale processes, reducing time and costs for both buyers and suppliers. With a community of over 30,000 independent retailers, Tundra provides a diverse range of products across popular categories such as kids, home, food, beauty, apparel, and general merchandise. The company also has additional offices in Boston and Zurich.

RADAR

Seed Round in 2017
Radar Relay, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Denver, Colorado, operates as a wallet-to-wallet trading platform for Ethereum-based tokens, utilizing the 0x Protocol. The platform facilitates direct peer-to-peer trading by maintaining an order book and relaying orders without holding any assets in custody. Users can connect their wallets directly to the Radar Relay platform, eliminating the need for account creation, sign-ups, deposits, or withdrawal limits. This approach aims to enhance user control and security in cryptocurrency trading.

Anchorage Digital

Seed Round in 2017
Anchorage Digital is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that offers integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions tailored for institutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates as the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, with an additional office in Singapore that maintains similar security and service standards. Anchorage Digital specializes in secure custody, regulatory compliance, and a variety of cryptocurrency-related services, including trading, staking, and governance. The platform emphasizes modern security engineering to ensure the safety of digital assets while facilitating streamlined participation in blockchain technology for businesses and institutions. With a valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital has attracted investments from prominent firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, among others. The company also supports a remote-friendly work environment, with additional offices located in New York, Porto, and Sioux Falls.

StockX

Series A in 2017
StockX LLC is an online marketplace founded in March 2015 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that facilitates the buying and selling of limited edition and high-demand sneakers. It operates a live bid/ask platform, allowing users to anonymously engage in transactions with stock market-like visibility. The marketplace offers features such as historical price and volume metrics, real-time bids and offers, and time-stamped trades, enabling users to track their sneaker collections and compare them with others on the platform. Additionally, StockX provides in-depth market analysis and news, allowing consumers to assess the value of their products and ensuring that sellers receive fair deals.

StockX

Series A in 2016
StockX LLC is an online marketplace founded in March 2015 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that facilitates the buying and selling of limited edition and high-demand sneakers. It operates a live bid/ask platform, allowing users to anonymously engage in transactions with stock market-like visibility. The marketplace offers features such as historical price and volume metrics, real-time bids and offers, and time-stamped trades, enabling users to track their sneaker collections and compare them with others on the platform. Additionally, StockX provides in-depth market analysis and news, allowing consumers to assess the value of their products and ensuring that sellers receive fair deals.

LedgerX

Series A in 2014
LedgerX LLC operates an online institutional derivatives exchange platform for digital currencies, facilitating smooth trading of futures and options. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company has sought registration with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to function as a swap execution facility and derivatives clearing organization. The platform is designed to support physical settlement of contracts, block trading, and algorithmic trading, catering to both individual traders and institutions in the cryptocurrency market. As a subsidiary of NYBX LLC, LedgerX aims to enhance the trading experience in the evolving digital currency landscape.

LedgerX

Seed Round in 2014
LedgerX LLC operates an online institutional derivatives exchange platform for digital currencies, facilitating smooth trading of futures and options. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company has sought registration with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to function as a swap execution facility and derivatives clearing organization. The platform is designed to support physical settlement of contracts, block trading, and algorithmic trading, catering to both individual traders and institutions in the cryptocurrency market. As a subsidiary of NYBX LLC, LedgerX aims to enhance the trading experience in the evolving digital currency landscape.

Coinbase Global

Series A in 2013
Coinbase Global, established in 2012, operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company facilitates transactions, buying, selling, and storage of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin for both consumers and merchants. Coinbase offers a range of products including Coinbase.com, a user-friendly platform for bitcoin transactions, a global digital asset exchange, merchant tools, and custodial services. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point into the cryptocurrency economy.

Coinbase Global

Seed Round in 2012
Coinbase Global, established in 2012, operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company facilitates transactions, buying, selling, and storage of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin for both consumers and merchants. Coinbase offers a range of products including Coinbase.com, a user-friendly platform for bitcoin transactions, a global digital asset exchange, merchant tools, and custodial services. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point into the cryptocurrency economy.

Listia

Seed Round in 2011
Listia Inc. operates an online auction marketplace that facilitates the exchange of unwanted goods for credits, allowing users to acquire items without spending money. Founded in 2009 and based in Mountain View, California, Listia enables users to list a wide variety of products across numerous categories, including electronics, clothing, collectibles, and home goods. Participants can earn credits by signing up, giving away items, and engaging actively on the platform. These credits can then be used to bid on other listed items, promoting a cycle of trading that unlocks value from unused possessions. This innovative model encourages sustainable consumption and fosters a community centered around sharing and trading.

Cardpool

Seed Round in 2010
Cardpool, Inc. operates a gift card exchange marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of pre-owned gift cards. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Cardpool allows customers to purchase gift cards at discounts of up to 30% off their face value or sell their gift cards for cash, receiving up to 90% of the card's value. The marketplace encompasses a wide range of categories, including apparel, electronics, home improvement, entertainment, and travel. Customers can also trade their gift cards for Amazon.com Gift Cards or donate them to charity. Cardpool offers free shipping for transactions, a 100-day return policy, and ensures that all gift cards listed have no expiration dates or monthly fees. Previously a subsidiary of Blackhawk Network Holdings, Cardpool connects gift card holders worldwide to maximize the value of their unused cards.

Block

Series A in 2009
Block, Inc. is a technology company specializing in financial services, founded in 2009. It operates several key platforms, including Square, Cash App, TIDAL, and TBD, aimed at enhancing economic access for individuals and businesses. Block provides payment services to merchants and has developed Cash App as a person-to-person payment network, facilitating seamless transactions among users. In 2023, the payment volume processed through Square exceeded $200 million, reflecting the company's significant role in the financial technology landscape.

OpenSky

Series A in 2009
OpenSky Inc. is a technology company focused on empowering small business entrepreneurs through innovative software, services, and data solutions. The company operates two primary businesses, Alibaba.com (USA) and MoreCommerce, facilitating trade for hundreds of thousands of businesses that collectively handle billions of dollars in goods annually. OpenSky aims to make commerce more instantaneous, open, and connected by providing a business-to-business trading platform that features a diverse range of products, including electronics, health and beauty items, and home goods. Recognized for its innovative approach, OpenSky has received accolades from various industry sources, highlighting its commitment to transforming global trade through user-friendly technology.
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