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BlockFi

New York, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 13 known investors

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BlockFi was a cryptocurrency financial services company; its site now serves only as a wind-down and client remediation portal covering bankruptcy distributions, identity verification, and phishing warnings.

Founders & leadership

BlockFi was founded in 2017 by Flori Marquez and Zachary Lee Prince.

FM
Flori MarquezCo-founder30 Under 30 2021
ZL
Zachary Lee PrinceCo-founder
CR
Christopher Richard ShafferExecutive

Board

KG
Kavita GuptaBoard director

Investors · 13

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$412.6M disclosed across 7 of 9 rounds · 2017–2022

▶Undisclosed amountofferedNov 2022 · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert LobanExecutive Officer
  • Jennifer HillDirector
  • Tony Lauro IIDirector
  • Amit CheelaExecutive Officer
  • Zachary Lee PrinceExecutive Officer, Director
  • Florencia M. MarquezExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jonathan MayersExecutive Officer
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$37.5MraisedFeb 2020 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Corva MattDirector
  • David SpackExecutive Officer
  • Amit CheelaExecutive Officer
  • Mahesh Paolini-SubramanyaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher FerraroDirector
  • Flori MarquezExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rene Van KesterenExecutive Officer
  • James FitzgeraldDirector
  • Zachary Lee PrinceExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$37.5M
Amount sold
$37.5M
Proceeds to insiders
$6.9M
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20.1MraisedAug 2019 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rene Van KesterenExecutive Officer
  • James FitzgeraldDirector
  • Flori MarquezExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher FerraroDirector
  • Kavita GuptaDirector
  • Zachary Lee PrinceExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$20.5M
Amount sold
$20.1M
Proceeds to insiders
$1M
First sale
Jul 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$300KraisedFeb 2019 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Zachary Lee PrinceExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rene Van KesterenExecutive Officer
  • Flori MarquezExecutive Officer
  • Christopher FerraroDirector
  • Kavita GuptaDirector
Offering amount
$300K
Amount sold
$300K
First sale
Jan 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.8MraisedNov 2018 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Flori MarquezExecutive Officer
  • Kavita GuptaDirector
  • Christopher FerraroDirector
  • Zachary Lee PrinceExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rene Van KesterenExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$1.8M
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.3MraisedJul 2018 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Zachary Lee PrinceExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Kavita GuptaDirector
  • Rene Van KesterenExecutive Officer
  • Flori MarquezExecutive Officer
  • Ferraro ChristopherDirector
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$650KraisedJan 2018 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher Richard ShafferExecutive Officer
  • Flori MarquezExecutive Officer
  • Zachary Lee PrinceExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kavita GuptaDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$650K
Proceeds to insiders
$310K
First sale
Dec 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, New York, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BlockFi do?
BlockFi was a cryptocurrency financial services company; its site now serves only as a wind-down and client remediation portal covering bankruptcy distributions, identity verification, and phishing warnings.
Who founded BlockFi?
BlockFi was founded by Flori Marquez, Zachary Lee Prince in 2017.
Who are BlockFi's investors?
BlockFi's investors include Alumni Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors, Castor Ventures, Galaxy Ventures, Sprint Vc, Consensys Ventures, Formic Ventures, Locus Ventures and 5 more.
How much funding has BlockFi raised?
BlockFi has disclosed $412.6M raised across 7 of its 9 known rounds.
Where is BlockFi headquartered?
BlockFi is headquartered in New York, US.