Paxos
also invests · investor profileFounded 2012 · 10 known investors
Paxos is a regulated blockchain infrastructure platform that provides issuance and custody of digital assets, including issuing stablecoins and other tokenized assets. It operates under regulatory oversight from bodies such as the NYDFS, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the OCC.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Founders & leadership
Paxos was founded in 2012 by Charles Cascarilla.
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Charles CascarillaCEO & Co-Founder
Investors · 10
Blockchain CapitalSan Francisco · $25K – $200K
Canaan PartnersStamford · $500K – $20M
Coinbase VenturesStamford · $100K – $10M
Declaration PartnersNew York
Digital Currency GroupNew York
Multicoin CapitalAustin · $1M – $50M
Oak HC/FTStamford
Raptor GroupMiami Beachvia Jim Pallotta · inferred
Mithril Capital ManagementreportedAustin
RRE VenturesreportedNew York · $5M – $15M
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Paxos went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 10
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Paxos do?
- Paxos is a regulated blockchain infrastructure platform that provides issuance and custody of digital assets, including issuing stablecoins and other tokenized assets. It operates under regulatory oversight from bodies such as the NYDFS, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the OCC.
- Who founded Paxos?
- Paxos was founded by Charles Cascarilla in 2012.
- Who are Paxos's investors?
- Paxos's investors include Blockchain Capital, Canaan Partners, Coinbase Ventures, Declaration Partners, Digital Currency Group, Multicoin Capital, Oak HC/FT, Raptor Group and 2 more.