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Dapix

Denver, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

Colorado blockchain startup building the FIO protocol for wallet interoperability and easier crypto transactions.

Also known as FIO · Foundation for Interwallet Operability

Founders & leadership

Dapix was founded in 2018 by David Gold.

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David GoldFounder

Investors · 3

Also in the syndicate · 1

First Mile Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7.1M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2018–2019

$5.4MraisedSep 2019 · 21 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pawel MastalerzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Erik VoorheesDirector
  • Frank MendicinoDirector
  • David GoldExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ella ZhangDirector
Offering amount
$5.7M
Amount sold
$5.4M
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b, 4a5
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.5MraisedAug 2018 · 16 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David GoldExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.4M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Aug 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b, 4a5
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$125KraisedJul 2018 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David GoldExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$125K
Amount sold
$125K
First sale
Jul 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b, 4a5
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Dapix is a Colorado-based blockchain company developing the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO) protocol, which targets blockchain usability and interoperability between cryptocurrency wallets. The company's stated aim is to make cryptocurrency exchange simpler by creating a blockchain-agnostic wallet that lets users manage any type of token or coin transaction from a single secure location.

The company was founded in August 2018 and its product was still in development at the time of its seed round. Proceeds from that round were earmarked for hiring a small team of blockchain developers. A subsequent Series A in September 2019 was raised to speed up the launch of the FIO mainnet.

Founding story

Dapix was founded in August 2018 by venture capitalist and entrepreneur David Gold, who had previously served as a managing director at Access Venture Partners for more than 11 years. That connection contributed to early backing from Access Venture Partners, alongside First Mile Ventures and Service Provider Capital.

Traction

Dapix disclosed $1.5 million in seed funding and a $5.7 million Series A led by Binance Labs, raised to speed up the FIO mainnet launch.

Latest developments

In September 2019, Dapix announced a $5.7 million Series A led by Binance Labs to accelerate the launch of its FIO mainnet, with legal representation from KO Law.

Full profile — market position, technology, geography, history

Market position

Dapix operates in the blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency wallet segment, with backing from Binance Labs and Colorado-based venture investors.

Technology

Dapix develops the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO) protocol, which addresses blockchain usability and inter-wallet operability, and a blockchain-agnostic wallet concept allowing users to manage transactions across token and coin types from one location. The FIO protocol was preparing for a mainnet launch as of 2019.

Geography

Dapix is based in Colorado and has been covered as part of the Colorado technology startup ecosystem.

History

Founded in August 2018, Dapix raised a $1.5 million seed round while its product was still in development. In September 2019 it announced a $5.7 million Series A led by Binance Labs, intended to accelerate the launch of the FIO mainnet.

Compiled by commissioned research from 4 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Timeline · 2

launches, deals, and filings
Sep 2019
Dapix raises $5.7M Series A led by Binance Labs

Dapix raised $5.7 million in Series A funding led by Binance Labs to accelerate the launch of the FIO protocol mainnet. KO Law partner Jennifer Rosenthal and attorney Ian Kuliasha represented Dapix in the financing.

$5.7M source ↗

Jan 2018
Dapix closes $1.5M seed round

Dapix raised $1.5 million in seed funding from Access Venture Partners, First Mile Ventures and Service Provider Capital, to be used to hire a small team of blockchain developers.

$1.5M source ↗

Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
DapixDelaware

Research sources · 4

primary sources listed

4 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Dapix do?
Colorado blockchain startup building the FIO protocol for wallet interoperability and easier crypto transactions.
Who founded Dapix?
Dapix was founded by David Gold in 2018.
Who are Dapix's investors?
Dapix's investors include Access Venture Partners, Access Ventures.
How much funding has Dapix raised?
Dapix has disclosed $7.1M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Dapix headquartered?
Dapix is headquartered in Denver, US.