How much funding has Deribit raised?

Deribit has raised $140.0M in total funding, most recently a Series B round.

Who are Deribit's investors?

Deribit's investors include Coinbase Ventures, QCP, Polybius Capital, Jump Crypto, Three Arrows Capital, Pantera Capital.

Where is Deribit headquartered?

Deribit is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

What industry is Deribit in?

Deribit operates in Crypto & Web3, Fintech.

Deribit

Acquired

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Exchange Shaping the Options Industry

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Founded 2016 · $140.0M raised

Crypto & Web3

Fintech

Headquarters: Dubai
Employees: 51–200
Founded: 2016
Business Model: Marketplace
Website: deribit.com

Total Funding: $140.0M
Last Round: $40.0M Series BJan 2022
Rounds: 2
Acquisition Date: May 2025

About

Deribit is an institutional-grade cryptocurrency derivatives exchange offering futures, options, and spot trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, Deribit has grown into the world's leading crypto options venue by volume, distinguished by its high-capacity matching engine, low latency, advanced risk management, and deep liquidity. The exchange holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence from Dubai's VARA, SOC 2 Type 2 accreditation, and Cryptocurrency Security Standard (CCSS) Level III certification. Deribit was acquired by Coinbase in 2025 for approximately $2.9 billion, marking one of the largest deals in crypto exchange history.

Summary

Deribit is a Crypto & Web3 company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2016. It has raised $140.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $40.0M Series B round in Jan 2022. Investors include Coinbase Ventures, QCP and Polybius Capital.

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