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Esaiyo

Denver, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation

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Esaiyo builds Esaiyo Trace, a system for preserving the metadata of non-fungible tokens — including history, ownership, digital rights, and object characteristics — as assets migrate across blockchains and platforms. It targets NFT and digital asset markets, aiming to keep transactional and behavioral records intact through cross-chain transfers.

Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure

Founders & leadership

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Andrew Van ValerCo-founder and Chief Operating OfficerAndrew Van Valer is co-founder and COO of Esaiyo, which provides infrastructure for preserving NFT metadata and digital asset records across blockchains. He previously co-founded Invisible Foundry, which develops intellectual property in identity and object intelligence, and worked at LightSurf (acquired by VeriSign) and Starfish (acquired by Motorola) on mobile technology infrastructure.
MGMerle Giles
Merle GilesFounder & CFOMerle Giles is an executive officer and director at Esaiyo, which builds Esaiyo Trace, a system for preserving NFT metadata including history, ownership, and digital rights across blockchains and platforms.
RSRaymond St. Martin
Raymond St. MartinChief Executive Officer
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Sterling Ryan QuickNamed on SEC filing
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Armand KolsterNamed on SEC filing
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Roland HallNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Kwasi AsareBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$415K disclosed across 1 round · 2020

▶$415KraisedApr 2021 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sterling Ryan QuickDirector, Promoter
  • Armand KolsterDirector, Promoter
  • Roland HallDirector, Promoter
  • Kwasi AsareDirector
  • Andrew Van ValerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Merle GilesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Raymond St. MartinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$415K
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Esaiyo do?
Esaiyo builds Esaiyo Trace, a system for preserving the metadata of non-fungible tokens — including history, ownership, digital rights, and object characteristics — as assets migrate across blockchains and platforms. It targets NFT and digital asset markets, aiming to keep transactional and behavioral records intact through cross-chain transfers.
How much funding has Esaiyo raised?
Esaiyo has disclosed $415K raised across 1 round.
Where is Esaiyo headquartered?
Esaiyo is headquartered in Denver, US.