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Sharplink

Minneapolis, US · Founded 2024 · 2 known investors

Sharplink is a Nasdaq-listed company (ticker SBET) that runs an Ethereum digital asset treasury strategy, staking and actively managing ETH to grow ETH holdings per share for shareholders through custody, execution, risk controls, and DeFi participation. It also operates an online affiliate marketing business connecting regulated gaming operators with potential customers.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Founders & leadership

Sharplink was founded in 2024 by Rob Phythian.

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Rob PhythianinChief Executive Officer
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Robert DeLuciaChief Financial Officer
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Joseph Chalom
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Joe HousmanNamed on SEC filing
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Adrienne AndersonNamed on SEC filing
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Chris NicholasNamed on SEC filing
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Paul AbdoNamed on SEC filing
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Scott PolleiNamed on SEC filing
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Tom DoeringNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Joseph Lubin
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Obie McKenzieBoard director
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Robert GutkowskiBoard director

Investors · 2

White Star CapitalLondon · $500K – $7M
CMCC GlobalreportedHong Kong

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$429.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$425MraisedJun 2025 · 108 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert DeLuciaExecutive Officer
  • Joseph LubinDirector
  • Obie McKenzieDirector
  • Robert GutkowskiDirector
  • Rob PhythianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Leslie BernhardDirector
Offering amount
$425M
Amount sold
$425M
Sales commissions
$19M
Placement agents
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.4MraisedFeb 2023 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joe HousmanDirector
  • Rob PhythianExecutive Officer
  • Adrienne AndersonDirector
  • Chris NicholasExecutive Officer
  • Robert DeLuciaExecutive Officer
  • Paul AbdoDirector
  • Scott PolleiDirector
  • Tom DoeringDirector
Offering amount
$4.4M
Amount sold
$4.4M
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Israel
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

Sharplink Expands Its Ethereum Treasury With a Fresh 39,319‑ETH Stake Worth $91M - Crypto Economycrypto-economy.com · Aug 2026SBET Stock Climbs As Ethereum Treasury Strategy Draws Big Money - StocksToTradestockstotrade.com · Aug 2026Sharplink (SBET) Tests Its Valuation After Galaxy Fund Launch And Stronger Revenue - Simply Wall St Newssimplywall.st · Aug 2026Sharplink Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results; Builds Momentum for a New Ethereum Era | Markets Insidermarkets.businessinsider.com · Aug 2026Galaxy, Sharplink launch $125M onchain yield fund By Investing.comin.investing.com · Aug 2026Sharplink and Galaxy Digital Launch First-of-Its-Kind $125M Onchain Yield Fundglobenewswire.com · Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Sharplink do?
Sharplink is a Nasdaq-listed company (ticker SBET) that runs an Ethereum digital asset treasury strategy, staking and actively managing ETH to grow ETH holdings per share for shareholders through custody, execution, risk controls, and DeFi participation. It also operates an online affiliate marketing business connecting regulated gaming operators with potential customers.
Who founded Sharplink?
Sharplink was founded by Rob Phythian in 2024.
Who are Sharplink's investors?
Sharplink's investors include White Star Capital, CMCC Global.
How much funding has Sharplink raised?
Sharplink has disclosed $429.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Sharplink headquartered?
Sharplink is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.