Crypto & Web3 Startups

Sonic Labs administers the Innovator Fund, a 200 million S treasury allocation from the Sonic Foundation to accelerate adoption of applications on the Sonic blockchain and support new ventures building on-chain infrastructure and tools.

2 investors

SophiaVerse offers SAIL (Sentience AI Labs), a metaverse gaming experience where players build relationships with AI-NPCs, customize labs and characters, and generate data to train real-world AI systems. It connects to Sentience, a blockchain-based dApp platform integrated with the SingularityNET ecosystem.

2 investors

Sorbet is a financial technology platform that provides multi-currency accounts (USD, EUR, GBP, AED and more) for global collections and cross-border payroll, offering same-day settlements and FX conversion. It connects to payment rails including SWIFT, SEPA, UPI, Raast, PIX and stablecoins (USDC), letting businesses receive international payments without a local entity.

2 investors

Soter offers insurance products for companies operating in digital assets and blockchain, including directors and officers, professional indemnity, technology PI, crime and specie, and crypto-specific coverage such as ETH slashing and smart contract insurance. Its policies protect senior management, validators, and companies against liability, theft, and losses tied to technology and digital-asset operations.

2 investors

Sovereign SDK is a blockchain development framework that enables developers to customize rollups with flexible configuration options, including transaction prioritization and custom authenticators. The platform prioritizes performance with sub-millisecond transaction confirmations and supports switching between different data availability layers and zero-knowledge virtual machines.

2 investors

Spekter Games develops and publishes Web2 games with passive Web3 reward layers on chat-based super apps such as Telegram and LINE, targeting mainstream gamers. Its titles include rogue-lite survivor games (Spekter Agency, Spekter Agency: Survivor) and a cyberpunk tycoon game (Spekter City), with a cross-game points system called Sparks.

2 investors

Sphere provides stablecoin-based cross-border payment infrastructure, offering REST APIs, SDKs, a self-serve dashboard, and embedded fiat on/off-ramps that settle in under 30 minutes across more than 160 markets. It serves businesses such as neobanks, exchanges, PSPs, marketplaces, payroll platforms, and trading firms for dollar access, cross-border payments, and treasury and liquidity management.

2 investors

Spire Labs develops blockchain infrastructure for Ethereum, including a platform for launching application-specific chains with based sequencing, transaction aggregation services, and RPC endpoints. The company serves developers and applications building on Ethereum and its layer-two networks.

2 investors

UK-based sports NFT and metaverse platform pairing athlete-curated digital collectibles with exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

2 investors

Squads is a financial technology company building products and APIs for the stablecoin economy, offering tools for teams, businesses, and individuals to transact with stablecoins and tokenized assets on the Solana blockchain.

2 investors

StableNode operates blockchain node validations and uses the rewards to invest in early-stage crypto and blockchain ventures and provide liquidity in DeFi applications. It also offers hands-on advisory to startups covering business development, fundraising, token design, marketing, and governance, with a focus on DeFi and NFT-based projects.

2 investors

Stack is a mobile, non-custodial crypto trading terminal that offers fast trade execution, real-time charts, and access to decentralized venues and Solana launchpads such as Hyperliquid, Pump, Meteora, BAGS, and Jupiter. It targets active retail crypto traders, supporting deposits across multiple chains and via card, Venmo, and PayPal, and includes referral and rakeback rewards.

2 investors

Stacked is a monetization platform for content creators and influencers, offering paid membership tiers, pay-per-view content, tips, and paid messaging with a 90% creator revenue share. It also provides analytics, an AI content creation suite, agency management tools, Discord and Shopify integrations, and crypto payouts in 200+ countries.

2 investors

Stackup is a smart account platform that enables crypto companies to manage onchain financial operations through modern infrastructure for digital asset management. The platform targets enterprise-grade crypto businesses seeking to streamline transactions, hardware wallet management, and administrative processes.

2 investors

StageKeep is a productivity tool for choreographers and producers that manages the creation, organization, and review of dance formations, rehearsals, and performances. It enables teams to synchronize music with formations, visualize choreography, and coordinate logistics and communication for stage productions.

2 investors

StakeWise is a non-custodial Ethereum staking protocol that lets users stake ETH to receive the liquid staking token osETH and earn daily rewards without lockups. It uses Distributed Validator Technology and immutable smart contracts, and offers curated staking vaults and SWISE token-based governance.

2 investors

Startale builds blockchain infrastructure aimed at bringing mainstream users onchain and bridging traditional systems with the onchain world. The company operates globally and has launched network and cloud offerings while forming joint ventures with large corporations.

2 investors

Status is a decentralized mobile application that combines cryptocurrency wallet functionality, peer-to-peer messaging, and web browsing with privacy-focused features including end-to-end encryption and metadata privacy.

2 investors

Staxe is a blockchain tokenization platform that turns music and other creative productions into investable digital assets.

2 investors

StealthEX is a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to swap digital assets without creating an account or storing funds on the service. The platform enables wallet-to-wallet exchanges with no upper transaction limits and supports over 2,000 assets.

2 investors

Stepn Go is a mobile fitness app that rewards users with cryptocurrency tokens (GGT) for physical activities like running, walking, and jogging.

2 investors

Storemaven.com is a review and comparison site focused on crypto and Bitcoin casinos, testing platforms for licensing, payout speed, bonus terms, and provably fair technology. It provides independent, data-backed recommendations for players seeking safe and transparent crypto gaming sites.

2 investors

String Technology is a US company that builds fiat payment infrastructure for Web3 games. Its tools let developers embed credit card and bank payment flows for NFT and token purchases inside the game itself, rather than sending players to an external exchange or wallet. Studios keep control of the checkout experience and the surrounding player journey.

2 investors

Strobe.Space operates prediction markets that settle on real-world data streams including maritime cargo traffic via AIS transponders, media coverage classification, and social media signals. The platform enables trading on macroeconomic indicators, geopolitical events, and behavioral signals across multiple market categories.

2 investors