SILQ
Funding Round in 2025
SILQ is a platform dedicated to bridging economies and empowering businesses to trade, grow, and navigate new frontiers. By enabling seamless commerce, logistics, and finance, SILQ unlocks opportunities in emerging economies, fueling ambitions and redefining global trade.
The name SILQ is a modern tribute to the legendary Silk Road—reimagined for the digital age. The distinctive “Q” comes from Souq, the Arabic word for marketplace, symbolizing our commitment to fast, accessible, authentic, and reliable commerce.
SILQ aspires to transform local products and manufacturers into global brands by connecting them with entrepreneurs in emerging markets across the Gulf, South Asia, and beyond.
Jar is an investment tech startup based in Bangalore, Karnataka, co-founded in 2021 by Nishchay AG and Misbah Ashraf. The company offers a platform designed to help users save money by automatically investing spare change from online transactions into digital gold. This innovative approach encourages users to develop a habit of daily savings through investments in digital gold, which can be easily redeemed or withdrawn via UPI at any time. By simplifying the process of saving and investing, Jar aims to make financial growth accessible to a broader audience.
CornerUp
Seed Round in 2022
CornerUp is a B2B e-commerce and wholesale platform that enables independent stores and small businesses to source, discover, and purchase products through a centralized marketplace. The platform supports order consolidation, flexible reordering, secure promotions, and deals, helping merchants save time and money and improve purchasing power. It provides digital tools and financing options designed to level the playing field with larger chains and rising consumer expectations. Targeting independent retailers, including food stores, CornerUp streamlines procurement and inventory management by removing many traditional distribution complexities. By bundling sourcing, purchasing, and discovery in one platform, it simplifies operations and offers a more efficient path to growth for small, locally focused businesses.
Jar is an investment tech startup based in Bangalore, Karnataka, co-founded in 2021 by Nishchay AG and Misbah Ashraf. The company offers a platform designed to help users save money by automatically investing spare change from online transactions into digital gold. This innovative approach encourages users to develop a habit of daily savings through investments in digital gold, which can be easily redeemed or withdrawn via UPI at any time. By simplifying the process of saving and investing, Jar aims to make financial growth accessible to a broader audience.
Jambo is a technology company building an on-chain mobile network driven by the JamboPhone, a crypto-native smartphone and ecosystem that combines hardware, software, and decentralized services. It operates a distributed mobile-network foundation with nodes across many countries to enable decentralized use cases such as validators and peer-to-peer networking while reducing connectivity costs. The platform includes the JamboApp, which features a multi-chain wallet, an ecosystem dApp store, and opportunities to earn rewards. It also supports gaming smartphones with integrated blockchain technology and financial software to connect users with the global on-chain economy. Jambo aims to onboard millions into the on-chain economy by enabling access to games, cryptocurrency trading, and decentralized finance, with the Jambo Token powering rewards and ecosystem incentives.
ApnaKlub is a company focused on transforming the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) procurement market by creating a digital platform that connects buyers and brands. The platform aims to streamline the procurement process, providing users with supply consistency, improved profit margins, and access to a wide range of brands. By organizing and digitizing this market, ApnaKlub enables wholesale businesses to enhance their operations and drive revenue growth effectively.
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.
Stake operates an online trading platform focused on providing a simple and affordable way for users to buy and sell listed shares. It offers access to international markets without complex paperwork, including US shares and exchange-traded funds.
Zaraye
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zaraye operates a secure B2B platform facilitating raw material procurement via reverse bidding. It helps buyers secure optimal prices quickly while preserving supplier choice, and provides suppliers with detailed buyer insights to enhance order customization and client satisfaction.
Jar is an investment tech startup based in Bangalore, Karnataka, co-founded in 2021 by Nishchay AG and Misbah Ashraf. The company offers a platform designed to help users save money by automatically investing spare change from online transactions into digital gold. This innovative approach encourages users to develop a habit of daily savings through investments in digital gold, which can be easily redeemed or withdrawn via UPI at any time. By simplifying the process of saving and investing, Jar aims to make financial growth accessible to a broader audience.
Jambo is a technology company building an on-chain mobile network driven by the JamboPhone, a crypto-native smartphone and ecosystem that combines hardware, software, and decentralized services. It operates a distributed mobile-network foundation with nodes across many countries to enable decentralized use cases such as validators and peer-to-peer networking while reducing connectivity costs. The platform includes the JamboApp, which features a multi-chain wallet, an ecosystem dApp store, and opportunities to earn rewards. It also supports gaming smartphones with integrated blockchain technology and financial software to connect users with the global on-chain economy. Jambo aims to onboard millions into the on-chain economy by enabling access to games, cryptocurrency trading, and decentralized finance, with the Jambo Token powering rewards and ecosystem incentives.
Genesis Global
Series C in 2022
Genesis Global Technology Limited specializes in developing custom software and solutions tailored for the capital markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company provides a range of platforms designed to enhance trading and operational efficiency. Its offerings include an automated quoting system for managing requests for quotes, an order execution management system, and a trade allocation manager that facilitates various trading processes. Additionally, Genesis Global offers tools for data management and reconciliation, such as a short/long code manager and a matcher. The company is led by a team of industry veterans with substantial experience in trading technologies across multiple asset classes, aiming to deliver innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of clients in the financial sector.
PDAX | Philippine Digital Asset Exchange
Series B in 2022
PDAX is a digital currency exchange based in the Philippines that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, against the Philippine Peso. As the first order-book based exchange in the country, PDAX aims to provide users with a cost-effective way to access digital assets, addressing historical barriers to entry for the average Filipino investor. The platform features a trade matching engine that ensures liquidity and competitive pricing, while also offering various order types, including limit and stop orders. Additionally, it supports fund deposits and withdrawals through a network of online and offline channels, allowing for fair pricing and instant order execution, which enables traders to effectively track market trends.
FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange company that specializes in developing a professional trading platform, supporting features such as quarterly and perpetual futures, leveraged tokens, and OTC trading. It aims to cater to both professional trading firms and first-time users, offering an intuitive and robust trading environment. FTX was incubated by Alameda Research, ensuring it had industry order books from its inception. Additionally, FTX Ventures, its investment arm, provides equity and/or token investments to blockchain companies at various stages, supporting founders and maintaining their decision-making flexibility.
Bamboo is a digital investment platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that allows users to buy, hold, or sell stocks listed on the United States and Nigerian stock markets. The platform offers real-time access to stock trading through a mobile application and web interface, making it convenient for users to manage their investments from various devices. By focusing on user-friendly technology, Bamboo aims to simplify the investment process for individuals looking to participate in global financial markets.
Ankorstore
Series C in 2022
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace established in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France. The platform connects independent shop owners and specialist brands with neighborhood retailers across Europe. Ankorstore enables retailers to discover a diverse range of on-trend brands and products that are typically unavailable on major e-commerce platforms or in large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities, allowing them to test sales with ease. For brands and designers, Ankorstore facilitates direct sales to stores, enhancing cash flow management through payment upon delivery and streamlined return processes. This marketplace fosters a collaborative environment where both retailers and brands can thrive.
Upstox is a fintech company that facilitates innovative investment options for its users. It provides securities brokerage and stock trading services, empowering retail investors to participate in equity markets via its platform. The company aims to disrupt traditional brokerage practices by significantly reducing associated costs through efficient use of technology. Upstox offers a high-tech online trading platform with best-in-class services, from account opening to trade execution, along with advanced tools for informed investment decisions. Its 'zero brokerage' model is achieved by minimizing operational costs and passing on the benefits to customers. The company's goal is to become a leading low-cost brokerage provider.
MoonPay is a financial technology company that specializes in payment infrastructure for cryptocurrency transactions. Its platform allows users to easily convert fiat currencies into cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) using various payment methods, including credit and debit cards, local bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Operating on a non-custodial model, MoonPay does not hold customer funds, which provides users with enhanced control over their digital assets. By connecting cryptocurrency exchange platforms with users, MoonPay aims to streamline the process of cryptocurrency purchases, ensuring a seamless experience for clients.
Chiper is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform dedicated to serving corner stores in Latin America. Operating primarily in Colombia and Mexico, with plans to expand into Brazil, Chiper has created one of the world's largest networks of bulk buyers by uniting thousands of corner stores. The company optimizes the supply chain to provide these stores with fast delivery, a wide selection of products, and competitive pricing. By aggregating demand and eliminating intermediaries, Chiper enables direct connections between producers and retailers, facilitating cost savings and growth for corner stores across the region.
FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange company that specializes in developing a professional trading platform, supporting features such as quarterly and perpetual futures, leveraged tokens, and OTC trading. It aims to cater to both professional trading firms and first-time users, offering an intuitive and robust trading environment. FTX was incubated by Alameda Research, ensuring it had industry order books from its inception. Additionally, FTX Ventures, its investment arm, provides equity and/or token investments to blockchain companies at various stages, supporting founders and maintaining their decision-making flexibility.
TradingView
Series C in 2021
TradingView, Inc. operates an online platform designed for traders and investors, offering a combination of advanced charting tools and a vibrant community for interaction and learning. Founded in 2011 and based in Westerville, Ohio, the company provides cloud-based trading software that includes real-time market data, analytics, and inter-market analysis. Users can publish trading ideas and scripts while benefiting from brokerage integration services. TradingView also features a cryptocurrency signal finder, screening tools, and various advertising services. With over 15 million monthly active users and more than 40,000 publishers and fintech companies utilizing its tools, TradingView has established itself as a leading resource in the trading industry, fostering collaboration among traders to enhance their skills and knowledge.
CoinSwitch
Series C in 2021
CoinSwitch is a leading cryptocurrency exchange aggregator based in India, designed to simplify the complexities of cryptocurrency trading for everyday users. With over 20 million registered users, CoinSwitch enables individuals to easily invest in a variety of cryptocurrencies through a user-friendly platform. Users can make one-time purchases or set up systematic investment plans, allowing for flexible investment strategies. In addition to trading, CoinSwitch provides educational resources that help users understand the cryptocurrency market and make informed decisions. The platform features the Crypto Rupee Index, which aids users in analyzing market sentiments. Committed to expanding accessibility to cryptocurrency, CoinSwitch aims to establish itself as a comprehensive wealth-tech destination for Indian investors, facilitating a seamless experience for managing all aspects of their crypto transactions.
Stake operates an online trading platform focused on providing a simple and affordable way for users to buy and sell listed shares. It offers access to international markets without complex paperwork, including US shares and exchange-traded funds.
Ankorstore
Series B in 2021
Ankorstore SAS is an online B2B marketplace established in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France. The platform connects independent shop owners and specialist brands with neighborhood retailers across Europe. Ankorstore enables retailers to discover a diverse range of on-trend brands and products that are typically unavailable on major e-commerce platforms or in large retail chains. Retailers benefit from features such as 60-day payment terms and low minimum order quantities, allowing them to test sales with ease. For brands and designers, Ankorstore facilitates direct sales to stores, enhancing cash flow management through payment upon delivery and streamlined return processes. This marketplace fosters a collaborative environment where both retailers and brands can thrive.
Founded in 2014, Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform headquartered in Mexico City. It enables users to buy, sell, and trade various cryptocurrencies securely using their mobile devices or other devices.
Matrixport
Series C in 2021
Matrixport is a comprehensive platform offering digital asset services, including trading, investing, leveraging, and secure custody for cryptocurrencies.
CoinSwitch
Series B in 2021
CoinSwitch is a leading cryptocurrency exchange aggregator based in India, designed to simplify the complexities of cryptocurrency trading for everyday users. With over 20 million registered users, CoinSwitch enables individuals to easily invest in a variety of cryptocurrencies through a user-friendly platform. Users can make one-time purchases or set up systematic investment plans, allowing for flexible investment strategies. In addition to trading, CoinSwitch provides educational resources that help users understand the cryptocurrency market and make informed decisions. The platform features the Crypto Rupee Index, which aids users in analyzing market sentiments. Committed to expanding accessibility to cryptocurrency, CoinSwitch aims to establish itself as a comprehensive wealth-tech destination for Indian investors, facilitating a seamless experience for managing all aspects of their crypto transactions.
Founded in 2015, StockX operates an online marketplace facilitating the buying and selling of limited edition sneakers. Its platform offers stock market-like visibility, enabling users to anonymously trade products, create personalized sneaker portfolios, and compare collections.
Upstox
Venture Round in 2019
Upstox is a fintech company that facilitates innovative investment options for its users. It provides securities brokerage and stock trading services, empowering retail investors to participate in equity markets via its platform. The company aims to disrupt traditional brokerage practices by significantly reducing associated costs through efficient use of technology. Upstox offers a high-tech online trading platform with best-in-class services, from account opening to trade execution, along with advanced tools for informed investment decisions. Its 'zero brokerage' model is achieved by minimizing operational costs and passing on the benefits to customers. The company's goal is to become a leading low-cost brokerage provider.
Aihuishou
Corporate Round in 2019
Aihuishou.com is a Chinese platform facilitating recycling and resale of second-hand electronic items like mobile phones and laptops. It operates on a bidding system, ensuring fair pricing for both sellers and buyers, and offers a one-stop disposal service for idle electronics.
Yaoshibang
Series D in 2018
Yaoshibang is a Chinese B2B pharmaceutical trading platform that focuses on empowering participants in the out-of-hospital pharmaceutical market. The company serves a diverse range of stakeholders, including pharmaceutical companies, distributors, vendors, pharmacies, and primary healthcare institutions. By leveraging digitalization, Yaoshibang aims to streamline the procurement of pharmaceutical health products and services, ensuring that users can access a wide array of high-quality drugs at fair and transparent prices. The platform transforms traditional pharmaceutical transactions into a digitalized, standardized, and scalable process, enhancing efficiency and safety in the delivery of healthcare products.
Coinbase Global
Series E in 2018
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.
Aihuishou
Series E in 2018
Aihuishou.com is a Chinese platform facilitating recycling and resale of second-hand electronic items like mobile phones and laptops. It operates on a bidding system, ensuring fair pricing for both sellers and buyers, and offers a one-stop disposal service for idle electronics.
Hitmeister
Venture Round in 2012
Hitmeister is a prominent online marketplace in Germany that facilitates the sale of both new and used consumer products across a wide array of categories, including DVDs, audiobooks, video games, music CDs, books, bags, shoes, and cosmetics. The platform allows small and medium-sized sellers, as well as brand manufacturers, to integrate their shops and sell directly to consumers through various online marketing strategies. Notably, Hitmeister operates without charging listing fees, instead relying on final-value fees for transactions. The company has seen substantial growth, with over 2 million registered buyers and approximately 6,000 registered sellers offering more than 20 million SKUs across 5,000 categories as of early 2015. Hitmeister's strengths lie in its exceptional customer service, legal protection for sellers, and diverse payment options, contributing to its rapid expansion and a compound annual growth rate exceeding 45%.
Hitmeister
Venture Round in 2011
Hitmeister is a prominent online marketplace in Germany that facilitates the sale of both new and used consumer products across a wide array of categories, including DVDs, audiobooks, video games, music CDs, books, bags, shoes, and cosmetics. The platform allows small and medium-sized sellers, as well as brand manufacturers, to integrate their shops and sell directly to consumers through various online marketing strategies. Notably, Hitmeister operates without charging listing fees, instead relying on final-value fees for transactions. The company has seen substantial growth, with over 2 million registered buyers and approximately 6,000 registered sellers offering more than 20 million SKUs across 5,000 categories as of early 2015. Hitmeister's strengths lie in its exceptional customer service, legal protection for sellers, and diverse payment options, contributing to its rapid expansion and a compound annual growth rate exceeding 45%.
Hitmeister
Venture Round in 2010
Hitmeister is a prominent online marketplace in Germany that facilitates the sale of both new and used consumer products across a wide array of categories, including DVDs, audiobooks, video games, music CDs, books, bags, shoes, and cosmetics. The platform allows small and medium-sized sellers, as well as brand manufacturers, to integrate their shops and sell directly to consumers through various online marketing strategies. Notably, Hitmeister operates without charging listing fees, instead relying on final-value fees for transactions. The company has seen substantial growth, with over 2 million registered buyers and approximately 6,000 registered sellers offering more than 20 million SKUs across 5,000 categories as of early 2015. Hitmeister's strengths lie in its exceptional customer service, legal protection for sellers, and diverse payment options, contributing to its rapid expansion and a compound annual growth rate exceeding 45%.
Hitmeister
Seed Round in 2007
Hitmeister is a prominent online marketplace in Germany that facilitates the sale of both new and used consumer products across a wide array of categories, including DVDs, audiobooks, video games, music CDs, books, bags, shoes, and cosmetics. The platform allows small and medium-sized sellers, as well as brand manufacturers, to integrate their shops and sell directly to consumers through various online marketing strategies. Notably, Hitmeister operates without charging listing fees, instead relying on final-value fees for transactions. The company has seen substantial growth, with over 2 million registered buyers and approximately 6,000 registered sellers offering more than 20 million SKUs across 5,000 categories as of early 2015. Hitmeister's strengths lie in its exceptional customer service, legal protection for sellers, and diverse payment options, contributing to its rapid expansion and a compound annual growth rate exceeding 45%.