What is Zerion?
Zerion is a San Francisco-based startup dedicated to building a user-friendly decentralized finance (DeFi) interface tailored for crypto investors. The platform provides access to over 50,000 digital assets and 60 protocols on the Ethereum blockchain through its intuitive application. By streamlining the user interface of DeFi, Zerion enables users to interact with tokens and invest using their personal wallets, such as MetaMask, effectively bridging the gap between traditional exchange functionalities and the self-custody nature of decentralized finance.
How much funding has Zerion raised?
Zerion has raised a total of $22.5M across 3 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$2M
Series A
$8.2M
Series B
$12.3M
Angel/Seed (2019): $2M with participation from Placeholder, Blockchain Ventures, and Gnosis
Series A (2021): $8.2M led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mosaic Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Blockchain, and Placeholder
Series B (2022): $12.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Zerion
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global multistage venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage technology companies across various sectors, including fintech and infrastructure, partnering with founders from seed through IPO/M&A.
Mosaic Ventures
Mosaic Ventures is a venture capital partnership that invests in AI-driven startups at the Seed and Series A stages, providing support to entrepreneurs aiming for global scalability with a focus on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.
Digital Currency Group
Digital Currency Group is a holding company focused on accelerating the development of a better financial system by building and supporting bitcoin and blockchain companies through its network, insights, and capital. It is a significant investor in the digital currency industry.
What's next for Zerion?
With the recent Series B financing, Zerion is strategically positioned for accelerated growth and further development of its DeFi interface. The substantial capital infusion is expected to fuel enhancements in platform capabilities, expansion into new protocols and blockchains, and a broader market reach. This enterprise-level backing signals strong investor confidence in Zerion's vision to democratize access to digital assets and solidify its position as a leading gateway to the decentralized economy.
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