Corporate information
Company type
Bitcoin wallet startup.Funding rounds
Acquisition
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Uphold Inc | Cloud based money platform for moving, converting, transacting, and holding money or commodities. |
Acquisition
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In August 2016, Rakuten acquired Bitnet blockchain IP assets to build Rakuten Blockchain Lab and explore new blockchain capabilities. As part of the agreement, Bitnet co-founder and CTO Stephen McNamara joined Rakuten and will oversee RBL’s operations. Pr
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Rakuten Inc (楽天株式会社) |
Series A USD 14,500,000
USD 14,500,000 ( )
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Highland Capital Partners LLC | Global venture capital firm with offices in Boston, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco. | Initial investment. Led the round. Exited. | |
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Artis Ventures | Venture capital firm | Exited. | |
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Blockchain Capital LLC | Venture capital fund with a focus on blockchain enabled technologies. | Exited. | |
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Buchanan Investments | Exited. | ||
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Commerce Ventures | Venture capital firm focused on investing in innovations in the retail and financial services industries. | Exited. | |
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Digital Currency Group Inc (DCG) | Investment company focused on bitcoin and blockchain tech businesses. | Exited. | |
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Rakuten Ventures (Global Fund) | Exited. | ||
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Stephens Investment Management | Exited. | ||
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Webb Investment Network | Exited. | ||
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WSM Capital LLC | Exited. |
Investment activity status
Active investor