bitFlyer

Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2014 · $28.8M raised

Headquarters
Tokyo
Employees
51–200
Founded
2014
Total Funding
$28.8M
Last Round
$27.0M Series CApr 2016
Rounds
4

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

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About

bitFlyer is one of Japan's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, founded in 2014 by former Goldman Sachs trader Yuzo Kano. The Tokyo-based platform lets retail and institutional users buy, sell, and trade Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies, and operates regulated entities serving customers in Japan, the United States, and Europe. Known for high trading volumes and a focus on security and regulatory compliance, bitFlyer has been a leading venue for Bitcoin trading in Japan since its early years.

Summary

bitFlyer is a Crypto & Web3 company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. It has raised $28.8M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $27.0M Series C round in Apr 2016. Investors include Venture Labo Investment, SBI Investment and Digital Currency Group.

Funding History

Series CSeries CApr 2016
$27.0M

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Funding: Seed through Series C. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

Investors

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