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Digital Currency Group

New York Founded 2015 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages11
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio12
Operating Since2015 (11y)

About Digital Currency Group

Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a venture capital firm specializing in the digital currency market and decentralized technologies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, DCG has been a prominent investor in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, supporting over 200 companies across more than 35 countries. The firm's portfolio encompasses a diverse range of companies involved in institutional financial services, crypto asset management, media, decentralized infrastructure, consumer wallets, and trading platforms. Notable subsidiaries include Grayscale Investments, Genesis Trading, CoinDesk, Foundry, Luno, HQ, and TradeBlock. DCG's investment strategy spans various stages, from seed funding to late-stage investments, and covers a wide geographical area, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The firm has a strong presence in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Japan, China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. DCG's investments are primarily focused on sectors such as technology, financial services, media, blockchain, cryptocurrency, asset management, mining, infrastructure, consumer services, trading platforms, data services, research, events, payments, and digital assets. With a mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system, DCG leverages its extensive network, deep industry insights, and access to capital to drive innovation and growth across the crypto ecosystem. The firm's portfolio includes leading companies like Coinbase, Circle, Ledger, Ripple, and ShapeShift. DCG's commitment to fostering the digital asset revolution is evident through its active involvement in the industry and its support for emerging technologies that aim to reshape the global financial landscape.

Geographical Focus

African markets3

Other stated markets17

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceSwitzerlandMexicoSouth KoreaChileArgentinaColombia

Requirements

Innovative business models, Strong management teams, Scalable growth potential, Alignment with DCG's mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system

Stated Portfolio12

Coinbase
HQ
Ripple
Ledger
Circle
LunoStartup
Foundry
Genesis Trading
Grayscale Investments
CoinDesk
TradeBlock
ShapeShift

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TypeVenture Capital
CityNew York
Founded2015
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$50M