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BlockSpaces

Tampa, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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BlockSpaces builds ARCC, infrastructure that automates contract enforcement and Bitcoin collateral management so banks and institutional market participants can offer Bitcoin-backed loans, forwards, and structured products. It provides real-time monitoring of contract status, collateralization, and execution, deployable via its own interface or integrated into existing institutional workflows through an API.

Founders & leadership

BlockSpaces was founded in 2017 by Gabe Higgins and Rosa Shores.

GHGabe Higgins
Gabe HigginsinCo-Founder/CPOGabe Higgins is Chief Product Officer at BlockSpaces, where he leads product strategy for the company's Bitcoin-native collateral management platform. He has over a decade of experience in Bitcoin infrastructure, enterprise blockchain integrations, and decentralized systems, and is a co-author of Thank God for Bitcoin.
RSRosa Shores
Rosa ShoresinCEO/Co-FounderRosa Shores has worked in the Bitcoin space since 2013, with background in eCommerce, data strategy, and enterprise operations. She is Co-Founder and CEO of BlockSpaces, which develops ARCC, a Bitcoin-native platform for programmable collateral and post-trade automation for financial institutions.

Board

CS
Chris SullivanBoard director
SBSteven Brownlie
Steven Brownliein𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Leadout Capital

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 2

BlockFund VenturesQED's Seed Fund

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.2M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2020–2024

$1MraisedDec 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven BrownlieDirector
  • Gabe HigginsDirector
  • Chris SullivanDirector
  • Rosa ShoresExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5.8MraisedJan 2022 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Greg PierceDirector
  • Rosa ShoresExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven BrownlieDirector
  • Gabe HigginsDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$5.8M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Dec 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.3MraisedMar 2021 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rosa ShoresExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.3M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$75KraisedAug 2020 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rosa ShoresExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$75K
Amount sold
$75K
Minimum investment
$25K
Proceeds to insiders
$5K
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$100KraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gabe HigginsExecutive Officer
  • Rosa ShoresExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$100K
Amount sold
$100K
Minimum investment
$75K
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Florida, 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.

Competitors · 6

by search overlap
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Frequently asked questions

What does BlockSpaces do?
BlockSpaces builds ARCC, infrastructure that automates contract enforcement and Bitcoin collateral management so banks and institutional market participants can offer Bitcoin-backed loans, forwards, and structured products. It provides real-time monitoring of contract status, collateralization, and execution, deployable via its own interface or integrated into existing institutional workflows through an API.
Who founded BlockSpaces?
BlockSpaces was founded by Gabe Higgins, Rosa Shores in 2017.
Who are BlockSpaces's investors?
BlockSpaces's investors include Florida Funders, Leadout Capital, Brighter Capital, Druid Ventures, GTMfund.
How much funding has BlockSpaces raised?
BlockSpaces has disclosed $8.2M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is BlockSpaces headquartered?
BlockSpaces is headquartered in Tampa, US.