# Top 43 Crypto Exchange Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 43 best-funded crypto exchange startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $3.6B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/crypto-exchange-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Coinbase** Coinbase is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that allows merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store digital currencies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coinbase) Coinbase is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that allows merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store digital currencies. *Founded* 2012 United States **$3.0B** last round Aug 2025
- 2 [**C3** C3 is a self-custodial crypto exchange and trading platform founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/c3) C3 is a self-custodial crypto exchange and trading platform founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Sao Paulo, United States **$108M** last round May 2013
- 3 [**Coinsquare** Coinsquare is Canada’s trusted platform to buy, sell, & trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, & more, access real-time crypto trading on Canada’s leading cryptocurrency exchange.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coinsquare) Coinsquare is Canada’s trusted platform to buy, sell, & trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, & more, access real-time crypto trading on Canada’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. *Founded* - Toronto, Canada **$95M** last round Feb 2021
- 4 [**MoonX** MoonX provides a decentralized exchange platform that allows investors and contributors to trade crypto assets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moonx) MoonX provides a decentralized exchange platform that allows investors and contributors to trade crypto assets. *Founded* 2018 Geneva, Japan **$80M** last round Oct 2024
- 5 [**Cybera** CYBERA is an AI-powered scam prevention and response company founded in 2020 and based in New York, NY.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cybera) CYBERA is an AI-powered scam prevention and response company founded in 2020 and based in New York, NY. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$39M** last round Aug 2026
- 6 [**Backpack** Backpack is a crypto ecosystem that includes a regulated centralized exchange, a self-custodial wallet, and the Mad Lads NFT collection on Solana.](https://millionrounds.com/company/backpack) Backpack is a crypto ecosystem that includes a regulated centralized exchange, a self-custodial wallet, and the Mad Lads NFT collection on Solana. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$26M** last round May 2026
- 7 [**ADENASOFT** ADENASOFT is a South Korea-based IT and software company that specializes in white-label SaaS solutions for the financial services sector, particularly targetin](https://millionrounds.com/company/adenasoft) ADENASOFT is a South Korea-based IT and software company that specializes in white-label SaaS solutions for the financial services sector, particularly targetin *Founded* 2016 South Korea **$23M** last round Dec 2022
- 8 [**Shipyard Software** Shipyard Software is building a fleet of exchanges and DeFi tools to suit every crypto trader.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shipyard-software) Shipyard Software is building a fleet of exchanges and DeFi tools to suit every crypto trader. *Founded* 2021 Lewes, United States **$21M** last round Jul 2021
- 9 [**OrangeX** OrangeX is a cryptocurrency trading platform and centralized crypto exchange founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orangex) OrangeX is a cryptocurrency trading platform and centralized crypto exchange founded in 2021. *Founded* - Bern, Switzerland **$20M** last round Sept 2025
- 10 [**CoinList** CoinList is a digital asset platform designed for early adopters interested in investing in and trading leading cryptocurrency projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coinlist) CoinList is a digital asset platform designed for early adopters interested in investing in and trading leading cryptocurrency projects. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$19M** last round Jan 2022
- 11 [**X10** X10 operates as a hybrid crypto exchange provider.](https://millionrounds.com/company/x10) X10 operates as a hybrid crypto exchange provider. *Founded* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Jul 2026
- 12 [**Brine.fi** Brine Fi is a California-based decentralized exchange that provides solutions such as crypto order management and privacy optimization for traders and investors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brine-fi) Brine Fi is a California-based decentralized exchange that provides solutions such as crypto order management and privacy optimization for traders and investors. *Founded* 2023 Daly City, United States **$17M** last round Sept 2023
- 13 [**Bazaars** Bazaars is a crypto marketplace that allows users to exchange items, vehicles, and properties for various cryptocurrencies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bazaars) Bazaars is a crypto marketplace that allows users to exchange items, vehicles, and properties for various cryptocurrencies. *Founded* 2022 Road Town, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Aug 2023
- 14 [**Bitget** Bitget is a crypto derivatives exchange platform that delivers comprehensive and secure trading solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitget) Bitget is a crypto derivatives exchange platform that delivers comprehensive and secure trading solutions. *Founded* 2018 Singapore, Singapore **$10M** last round Apr 2023
- 15 [**CoinHako** CoinHako is a fintech company that offers a crypto exchange for trading in cryptocurrency.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coinhako) CoinHako is a fintech company that offers a crypto exchange for trading in cryptocurrency. *Founded* - Singapore, Singapore **$10M** last round May 2022
- 16 [**Nebeus** Nebeus is a cryptocurrency and crypto-backed lending platform that allows people to borrow, exchange, earn, and insure their crypto assets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nebeus) Nebeus is a cryptocurrency and crypto-backed lending platform that allows people to borrow, exchange, earn, and insure their crypto assets. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$8.5M** last round Sept 2025
- 17 [**Currency.com** Currency.com is a high-growth, crypto exchange helping everyone securely connect with the booming world of cryptocurrencies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/currency-com) Currency.com is a high-growth, crypto exchange helping everyone securely connect with the booming world of cryptocurrencies. *Founded* 2018 Belarus **$8.0M** last round Jan 2019
- 18 [**Block Earner** Block Earner is a leading crypto-backed loans provider and cryptocurrency exchange based in Sydney, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/block-earner) Block Earner is a leading crypto-backed loans provider and cryptocurrency exchange based in Sydney, Australia. *Founded* 2021 Sydney, Australia **$8.0M** last round Aug 2025
- 19 [**Crypto Valley Exchange** CVEX is a decentralized exchange that provides cryptocurrency holders with futures and options trading.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crypto-valley-exchange) CVEX is a decentralized exchange that provides cryptocurrency holders with futures and options trading. *Founded* - Zug, Switzerland **$7.0M** last round Apr 2024
- 20 [**TabTrader** TabTrader is a crypto trading terminal and mobile app designed for cryptocurrency traders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tabtrader) TabTrader is a crypto trading terminal and mobile app designed for cryptocurrency traders. *Founded* 2013 Panama, Netherlands **$5.9M** last round Nov 2021
- 21 [**Blum** Blum is a Telegram-native crypto ecosystem and hybrid exchange that aims to make cryptocurrency trading accessible, especially for users in emerging markets and](https://millionrounds.com/company/blum) Blum is a Telegram-native crypto ecosystem and hybrid exchange that aims to make cryptocurrency trading accessible, especially for users in emerging markets and *Founded* 2023 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$5.0M** last round Feb 2025
- 22 [**BlockVision** BlockVision is a Singapore-based data infrastructure platform that provides solutions such as blockchain API and NFT data aggregation for crypto exchanges.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blockvision) BlockVision is a Singapore-based data infrastructure platform that provides solutions such as blockchain API and NFT data aggregation for crypto exchanges. *Founded* - Singapore, Singapore **$5.0M** last round Mar 2022
- 23 [**D2X Group** D2X Group is a financial technology company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and operates the first regulated crypto derivatives exchange in a Tier-1 jurisdiction.](https://millionrounds.com/company/d2x-group) D2X Group is a financial technology company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and operates the first regulated crypto derivatives exchange in a Tier-1 jurisdiction. *Founded* 2020 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$5.0M** last round Jul 2025
- 24 [**Zeta Markets** Zeta Markets is a decentralized derivatives exchange platform built on Solana, specializing in the trading of crypto futures and options.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zeta-markets) Zeta Markets is a decentralized derivatives exchange platform built on Solana, specializing in the trading of crypto futures and options. *Founded* - Newyork, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round May 2024
- 25 [**BTCC** BTCC is a cryptocurrency exchange founded in June 2011, dedicated to making crypto trading reliable and accessible to everyone.](https://millionrounds.com/company/btcc) BTCC is a cryptocurrency exchange founded in June 2011, dedicated to making crypto trading reliable and accessible to everyone. *Founded* 2011 Grand Cayman, China **$5.0M** last round Nov 2013
- 26 [**Blackwing** Blackwing is a crypto and DeFi company that focuses on building a modular blockchain and a decentralized exchange (DEX) abstraction layer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blackwing) Blackwing is a crypto and DeFi company that focuses on building a modular blockchain and a decentralized exchange (DEX) abstraction layer. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$4.5M** last round Mar 2024
- 27 [**Valantis Labs** Valantis Labs is a crypto infrastructure company based in London, UK, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/valantis-labs) Valantis Labs is a crypto infrastructure company based in London, UK, founded in 2023. *Founded* - - **$4.0M** last round Sept 2024
- 28 [**BridgePort** BridgePort is an institutional fintech infrastructure company that specializes in middleware solutions for the crypto market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bridgeport) BridgePort is an institutional fintech infrastructure company that specializes in middleware solutions for the crypto market. *Founded* 2024 New York, United States **$3.2M** last round Jul 2025
- 29 [**Liizor** Liizor is a user-friendly crypto exchange platform designed to make digital assets as simple and practical.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liizor) Liizor is a user-friendly crypto exchange platform designed to make digital assets as simple and practical. *Founded* - Turku, Finland **$3.0M** last round Aug 2025
- 30 [**ParaSwap** ParaSwap aims to solve the liquidity problem in crypto markets by bringing every exchange protocol into one plateforme](https://millionrounds.com/company/paraswap) ParaSwap aims to solve the liquidity problem in crypto markets by bringing every exchange protocol into one plateforme *Founded* 2019 Paris **$2.7M** last round Sept 2020
- 31 [**DerivaDEX** DerivaDEX is a licensed, DAO-governed derivatives exchange that delivers centralized exchange performance with decentralized security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/derivadex) DerivaDEX is a licensed, DAO-governed derivatives exchange that delivers centralized exchange performance with decentralized security. *Founded* 2020 Palo Alto, United States **$2.7M** last round Jul 2020
- 32 [**League of Traders** League of Traders houses the largest community of competitive crypto traders, with over 11 supported exchanges to choose from.](https://millionrounds.com/company/league-of-traders) League of Traders houses the largest community of competitive crypto traders, with over 11 supported exchanges to choose from. *Founded* 2019 Seoul, Jamaica **$2.4M** last round Jun 2022
- 33 [**Dexari** Dexari is a self-custodial mobile crypto wallet and trading app that offers decentralized trading for perpetuals and spot markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dexari) Dexari is a self-custodial mobile crypto wallet and trading app that offers decentralized trading for perpetuals and spot markets. *Founded* - Ottawa, United States **$2.3M** last round May 2025
- 34 [**Ordzaar** Ordzaar is the operator of a decentralized Bitcoin marketplace where crypto traders can buy, sell, and exchange ordinals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ordzaar) Ordzaar is the operator of a decentralized Bitcoin marketplace where crypto traders can buy, sell, and exchange ordinals. *Founded* - Singapore, Singapore **$2.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 35 [**Coindirect** Our end-to-end crypto offering includes a peer-to-peer marketplace, wallet supporting 42 coins and an exchange supporting 15 trading pairs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coindirect) Our end-to-end crypto offering includes a peer-to-peer marketplace, wallet supporting 42 coins and an exchange supporting 15 trading pairs. *Founded* 2017 South Africa **$1.1M** last round Feb 2019
- 36 [**Lulubit** Crypto Ramps in Panama, Costa Rica, Guamtela and Honduras.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lulubit) Crypto Ramps in Panama, Costa Rica, Guamtela and Honduras. *Founded* 2022 Panama City, Panama **$1.1M** last round Jan 2022
- 37 [**Quantex** Quantex is a hybrid crypto exchange featuring custodial + non-custodial trading options.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantex) Quantex is a hybrid crypto exchange featuring custodial + non-custodial trading options. *Founded* 2020 Argentina **$500K** last round May 2022
- 38 [**Map3** Map3 connects crypto services to wallets, exchanges, and bridges to enable cross-chain deposits and increasing volumes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/map3) Map3 connects crypto services to wallets, exchanges, and bridges to enable cross-chain deposits and increasing volumes. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$500K** last round Apr 2023
- 39 [**Shrimpy** Shrimpy is the most trusted way to trade on crypto exchanges.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shrimpy) Shrimpy is the most trusted way to trade on crypto exchanges. *Founded* 2018 Santa Clara, United States **$312K** last round Apr 2022
- 40 [**Bitcoke** Bitcoke is the First Quanto Swap Exchange in Crypto Space.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitcoke) Bitcoke is the First Quanto Swap Exchange in Crypto Space. *Founded* - Yau Tsim Mong, Hong Kong SAR China **$250K** last round Jan 2022
- 41 [**Marlim.Co** Marlim.co is a Brazilian fintech and payment services platform based in São Paulo, founded around 2019–2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marlim-co) Marlim.co is a Brazilian fintech and payment services platform based in São Paulo, founded around 2019–2020. *Founded* 2020 Sao Paulo, Brazil **$193K** last round Aug 2021
- 42 [**DCEX** Dcex is a cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset marketplace based in San Francisco, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dcex) Dcex is a cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset marketplace based in San Francisco, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$100K** last round Sept 2019
- 43 [**DemaTrading.ai** DemaTrading.ai is a FinTech company based in Amstelveen, Netherlands, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dematrading-ai) DemaTrading.ai is a FinTech company based in Amstelveen, Netherlands, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Amstelveen, Netherlands **$50K** last round Mar 2023

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