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GSR

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

GSR, founded in 2013, is a global leader in digital asset trading and market making.

Investor Profile

GSR has backed more than 179 startups, with 31 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (54%)
  • Series A (15%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Series B (4%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (3%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (1%)
  • Corporate Round (1%)
  • Equity Crowdfunding (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (39%)
  • Singapore (12%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Switzerland (5%)
  • Hong Kong (3%)
  • Germany (3%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • United Arab Emirates (2%)
  • France (2%)
  • Estonia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Web3
  • Information Technology
  • Finance
  • Decentralized Finance (Defi)
  • Software
  • Gaming
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does GSR frequently co-invest with?

OKX Ventures
Africa, Beau Vallon, Seychelles, Mahé
Co-Investments: 11
Amber Group
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 11
Mirana
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 12
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 15
PC
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 11
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 14
BB
North America, Florida, United States, Weston
Co-Investments: 13
Wintermute Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 15
Kraken Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 11
The Spartan Group
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 12

Which angels does GSR often collaborate with?

Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 3
Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 3
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
VL
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
SK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
SA
North America, Nevada, United States, Las Vegas
Shared Deals: 2
MD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 4
Jaynti Kanani
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 2
RG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
CL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by GSR?

180 Life Sciences

Menlo Park, California, United States

180 Life Sciences developing novel drugs for treating distinct inflammatory diseases.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science
Post Ipo EquityJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $425,000,000
D2X Group

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

The Secure Gateway to Digital Assets

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ExchangesFinancial Services
Series UnknownJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,979,111
Mill City Venture III

Wayzata, Minnesota, United States

Mill City Venture III is a company that offers business investment services.

LendingReal Estate InvestmentVenture Capital
Post Ipo EquityJul 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $450,000,000
CEA Industries

Louisville, Colorado, United States

CEA Industries is an agriculture company that offers indoor cultivation services.

AgricultureCommercialFarming
Post Ipo EquityJul 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $500,000,000
MEI Pharma

San Diego, California, United States

MEI Pharma is a oncology company focuses on the clinical development of novel therapies for cancer.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedicalOncology
Post Ipo EquityJul 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Bitmine Immersion Technologies

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Bitmine Immersion Technologies engages in bitcoin mining and hosting.

BitcoinCryptocurrencyInformation Technology
Post Ipo EquityJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $250,000,000
Zama

Zug, Zug, Switzerland

Zama brings confidentiality to public blockchains

BlockchainCyber SecurityPrivacySoftware
Series BJun 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $57,000,000

BitVault is a DeFi system that provides a crypto-native money solution.

Pre SeedJun 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,000,000

Avalon Finance operates as a DeFi platform that integrates centralized finance (CeFi) features to provide lending and borrowing services.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)FinTech
Series UnknownMay 26, 2025
Maverix Securities

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Maverix Securities is the Swiss Securities House in the structured products market.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesProfessional Services
Series UnknownMay 15, 2025