Crypto & Web3 Startups

Squid is a cross-chain platform that connects over 100 blockchains and thousands of tokens, enabling users to route transactions across decentralized exchanges. The platform serves developers and end-users seeking multi-chain liquidity and token swaps.

8 investors

San Francisco fintech offering a no-credit-check, fee-free Mastercard that underwrites consumers on cash flow instead of FICO scores.

8 investors

Upstream is a no-code platform for launching and managing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) on the blockchain, comparable to Wix or Squarespace but for web3 communities. The platform consolidates governance, treasury management, token gating, voting, and communication into a single interface.

8 investors

Variational operates an on-chain derivatives trading protocol that lets users trade over 500 crypto, stock, commodity and index markets from a single account with up to 50x leverage and no fees. It provides peer-to-peer trading, clearing and settlement of derivatives on-chain.

8 investors

Xapo provides banking and wealth management services for Bitcoin holders, offering savings accounts with interest returns, lending against Bitcoin collateral, and custody solutions.

8 investors

Zilliqa is a layer-1 blockchain developing credentialed infrastructure for institutional finance, including a Mediation Layer that verifies whether two parties are permitted to transact before settlement. It offers a public blockchain with EVM compatibility and smart contract capabilities aimed at bringing regulated, real-world activity to public chains.

8 investors

zkLink builds a ZK-based Aggregated Layer 3 and rollup infrastructure for Ethereum Layer 2s, letting developers deploy EVM and trading-specific zkVM applications with synchronized state across chains and access to pooled liquidity. It targets blockchain developers building high-performance ZK applications, addressing liquidity fragmentation and multi-chain deployment.

8 investors

Zone operates a regulated blockchain network and payment infrastructure that routes and settles transactions directly between financial institutions without a central intermediary. It serves banks, fintechs, and regulators across Africa, offering payment channels for POS, ATM switching, and interbank transfers.

8 investors

0x provides a Cross-Chain API that aggregates 12+ bridges and bridge aggregators into a single integration, handling route discovery, bridging, execution, and progress tracking for cross-chain token swaps. It targets crypto app developers who want to offer multi-chain swaps with a swap-like user experience and reduced vendor complexity.

7 investors

Afropolitan is building a network connecting people across Africa and the diaspora spanning art, finance, tech, health, energy, sports, and media, with a focus on tech and crypto value creation. It onboards members into a community centered on the mission of enabling Africans to live abundant lives.

7 investors

AltLayer provides infrastructure and autonomous agents for building intelligent applications on decentralized blockchain networks, including services for AI model access, DeFi integration, and rollup deployment.

7 investors

Arch operates an automated crypto lending platform that offers Bitcoin-backed loans, allowing investors to configure and receive funding within minutes. It targets holders of alternative assets and crypto investors, emphasizing qualified custody, a no-rehypothecation policy, and regulatory compliance.

7 investors

AstarFi is a self-custodial personal finance interface designed for cryptocurrency and tokenized real-world asset holders to manage their onchain portfolio across multiple asset types.

7 investors

Autopools provides automated DeFi vaults that optimize yield by rebalancing across major protocols and assets including ETH and stablecoins. It targets crypto investors seeking to maximize returns on their holdings.

7 investors

Autograph is a platform that facilitates branded digital collectibles and experiences, typically NFTs, featuring collaborations with celebrities, athletes, and influencers from sports, music, and entertainment sectors.

7 investors

Bakkt builds institutional-grade digital payments and financial infrastructure covering cross-border payments, treasury, trading, tokenization, and programmable money across digital assets. It serves banking partners and institutions seeking to deploy payment, settlement, and digital asset trading capabilities without building them in-house.

7 investors

Beluga publishes crypto market analysis, insights, and educational articles covering topics such as Solana staking and DeFi. It distributes a weekly newsletter (the Beluga Brief) aimed at crypto investors.

7 investors

Binance.US is a regulated U.S. cryptocurrency exchange that lets consumers buy, trade, and earn on a range of digital assets with low fees. The company serves U.S. customers and operates in compliance with U.S. regulations.

7 investors

An informational page describing Bitcoin, a decentralized peer-to-peer digital currency that enables payments without a central authority using cryptography, proof-of-work, and a public blockchain. The page explains Bitcoin's properties and how the network processes and verifies transactions.

7 investors

Blockchain Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in crypto and blockchain companies across stages from seed to growth. Its portfolio spans DeFi, centralized finance, infrastructure, and consumer crypto applications.

7 investors

Blocknative builds blockchain data infrastructure, including Gas Network and tools for transaction efficiency, mempool visibility, transaction orchestration, block building, and MEV auctions, serving protocol teams, wallet builders, and institutions. The company has since joined Deloitte and is winding down its API services and Gas Network by June 2026.

7 investors

Bubblemaps builds visual analytics tools that map token distributions and ownership on-chain, and provides on-chain investigation ("sleuthing") services. It serves crypto users, tech institutions, government agencies, and media, with revenue coming largely from B2B deals such as iframe integrations.

7 investors

Canza Finance is a Web3 company combining DeFi, crypto-assets, and traditional financial infrastructure to provide financial products for individuals and businesses in Africa and other emerging markets. Its offerings include a real-world asset marketplace and a cross-border transaction exchange.

7 investors

Cedar is a cross-border payments platform that uses stablecoins to enable businesses to send and collect funds across Africa and global markets, with next-day (T+1) settlement, multi-currency support (USD, EUR, GBP, AED, and African currencies), and compliance tooling. It serves importers, exporters, digital commerce platforms, enterprises, and financial institutions handling international B2B payments.

7 investors