Switchboard
Series A in 2024
Switchboard operates a multichain oracle network that facilitates the integration of various data types onto the Solana blockchain. Its platform enables developers to create high-performance data feeds from any API, streamlining the process of publishing data on-chain. Key features include the ability to locate data sources, define feeds, and connect these feeds to projects, allowing developers to build data feeds and request randomness quickly and efficiently. By simplifying the process of bringing data onto the blockchain, Switchboard aims to empower the Solana community and enhance the development of decentralized applications.
Berachain
Series B in 2024
Berachain develops an Ethereum-compatible blockchain tailored for financial applications. Its core technology allows staked assets like Ether (ETH) to be utilized in decentralized finance protocols, enhancing on-chain liquidity and capital efficiency while ensuring network security.
BuildBear Labs
Seed Round in 2024
BuildBear Labs develops a platform dedicated to simplifying Web3 development. It offers a unique environment for continuous smart contract testing, mirroring real-world conditions to ensure optimal performance upon deployment. The platform supports multiple Ethereum-compatible chains and aims to make Web3 development more accessible and efficient.
Lava Network
Seed Round in 2024
Lava is building the Amazon for data across web3, Lava is the modular data access network for scaling access to any blockchain.
Anyone can add in-demand chains and APIs as modules to Lava, with each module being served by a network of node operators competing to offer the best service. RPC is the first service supported by the protocol and already helps developers unlock innovation across 30+ chains.
By leveraging modular architecture and a peer-to-peer network of node operators, Lava powers the universal and performant infrastructure layer for developers to build whatever, wherever.
Berachain
Series A in 2023
Berachain develops an Ethereum-compatible blockchain tailored for financial applications. Its core technology allows staked assets like Ether (ETH) to be utilized in decentralized finance protocols, enhancing on-chain liquidity and capital efficiency while ensuring network security.
Ethos is a platform that serves as a wallet and hub for decentralized applications (dApps), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and various user experiences. It provides a React library equipped with hooks that enable developers to interact seamlessly with blockchain technology and digital wallets. By offering a range of utility functions, Ethos aims to simplify the development process and help create the essential components needed for a robust dApp experience. The company is focused on empowering both developers and users by making the capabilities of the decentralized web more accessible.
Eclipse
Seed Round in 2022
Eclipse is building Ethereum's first Solana Virtual Machine Layer 2. While other L2 networks on Ethereum focus on providing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, Eclipse leans into performance improvements developed by the Solana Layer 1 and adds additional verification features to deploy the blockchain as a rollup.
The Eclipse team includes veterans from dYdX, Uniswap, Citadel, and Airbnb. Eclipse Labs is backed by top investors including Polychain, Placeholder, and DBA.
Eclipse
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Eclipse is building Ethereum's first Solana Virtual Machine Layer 2. While other L2 networks on Ethereum focus on providing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, Eclipse leans into performance improvements developed by the Solana Layer 1 and adds additional verification features to deploy the blockchain as a rollup.
The Eclipse team includes veterans from dYdX, Uniswap, Citadel, and Airbnb. Eclipse Labs is backed by top investors including Polychain, Placeholder, and DBA.
Lava Network
Seed Round in 2022
Lava is building the Amazon for data across web3, Lava is the modular data access network for scaling access to any blockchain.
Anyone can add in-demand chains and APIs as modules to Lava, with each module being served by a network of node operators competing to offer the best service. RPC is the first service supported by the protocol and already helps developers unlock innovation across 30+ chains.
By leveraging modular architecture and a peer-to-peer network of node operators, Lava powers the universal and performant infrastructure layer for developers to build whatever, wherever.
Dollarize
Venture Round in 2022
Dollarize enables individuals in emerging economies to open a U.S. dollar bank account, protecting their savings from currency devaluation. The platform offers zero-fee setup, maintenance, international money transfers, and a dollar-denominated debit card for borderless spending.
FTX US Derivatives
Series A in 2022
FTX US is a bitcoin options exchange designed to assist both individual traders and institutions in trading. FTX US allows users to trade a variety of digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin. The company was founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.
MoonPay is a fintech company specializing in payment infrastructure for seamless conversion between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies. Its platform enables users to buy cryptocurrencies and NFTs using various payment methods, operating on a non-custodial model for enhanced user control over digital assets.
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange that enables spot and futures trading across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more than 40 digital assets. Founded in 2011, it serves millions of clients and promotes broader cryptocurrency adoption by offering a marketplace where buyers, sellers, and traders exchange digital assets against major currencies. The platform provides services for large trades through a principal over-the-counter desk and offers professional charting tools for technical analysis. It supports automated trading via REST and WebSocket APIs, enabling developers and traders to build, test, and execute strategies. Kraken also offers round-the-clock live chat support to assist users at every stage of their journey. The company aims to provide a secure, accessible, and open financial system to foster financial inclusion.
Kraken
Secondary Market in 2021
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange that enables spot and futures trading across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more than 40 digital assets. Founded in 2011, it serves millions of clients and promotes broader cryptocurrency adoption by offering a marketplace where buyers, sellers, and traders exchange digital assets against major currencies. The platform provides services for large trades through a principal over-the-counter desk and offers professional charting tools for technical analysis. It supports automated trading via REST and WebSocket APIs, enabling developers and traders to build, test, and execute strategies. Kraken also offers round-the-clock live chat support to assist users at every stage of their journey. The company aims to provide a secure, accessible, and open financial system to foster financial inclusion.
Kraken
Venture Round in 2021
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange that enables spot and futures trading across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more than 40 digital assets. Founded in 2011, it serves millions of clients and promotes broader cryptocurrency adoption by offering a marketplace where buyers, sellers, and traders exchange digital assets against major currencies. The platform provides services for large trades through a principal over-the-counter desk and offers professional charting tools for technical analysis. It supports automated trading via REST and WebSocket APIs, enabling developers and traders to build, test, and execute strategies. Kraken also offers round-the-clock live chat support to assist users at every stage of their journey. The company aims to provide a secure, accessible, and open financial system to foster financial inclusion.
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange that enables spot and futures trading across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more than 40 digital assets. Founded in 2011, it serves millions of clients and promotes broader cryptocurrency adoption by offering a marketplace where buyers, sellers, and traders exchange digital assets against major currencies. The platform provides services for large trades through a principal over-the-counter desk and offers professional charting tools for technical analysis. It supports automated trading via REST and WebSocket APIs, enabling developers and traders to build, test, and execute strategies. Kraken also offers round-the-clock live chat support to assist users at every stage of their journey. The company aims to provide a secure, accessible, and open financial system to foster financial inclusion.