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DeFi startups worldwide
78 DeFi startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.2B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Digital AssetDigital Asset develops ledger technology intended to build distributed, encrypted straight-through processing tools.Digital Asset develops ledger technology intended to build distributed, encrypted straight-through processing tools.
Founded 2014New York, United States$580Mlast round Jun 2026 - 2
Flying TulipFlying Tulip is an on-chain financial marketplace and decentralized exchange based in San Francisco, California, with operations also noted in New York City.Flying Tulip is an on-chain financial marketplace and decentralized exchange based in San Francisco, California, with operations also noted in New York City.
Founded 2024New York, United States$226Mlast round Jan 2026 - 3
MorphoMorpho is an open-source DeFi lending protocol that connects lenders and borrowers globally.Morpho is an open-source DeFi lending protocol that connects lenders and borrowers globally.
Founded 2021Paris, France$175Mlast round Jun 2026 - 4
GauntletGauntlet is a financial technology and quantitative research firm focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) risk management, economic modeling, and protocol optimization.Gauntlet is a financial technology and quantitative research firm focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) risk management, economic modeling, and protocol optimization.
Founded 2018New York, United States$125Mlast round Jul 2026 - 5
TITANProfessional wealth management from your phone.Professional wealth management from your phone.
Founded 2018San Diego, Cayman Islands$111Mlast round Jun 2026 - 6Solomon LabsFounded --$100Mlast round Nov 2025
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Supersetsuper{set} is a team of seasoned operators and AI technologists that co-founds and builds AI-native, high potential businesses.super{set} is a team of seasoned operators and AI technologists that co-founds and builds AI-native, high potential businesses.
Founded -United States$81Mlast round Aug 2026 - 8
n3xtN3XT is a full-reserve bank based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, specializing in instant, programmable business-to-business (B2B) payments in U.S.N3XT is a full-reserve bank based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, specializing in instant, programmable business-to-business (B2B) payments in U.S.
Founded 2023Cheyenne, United States$72Mlast round Oct 2025 - 9
LighterLighter provides software and services to bridge the gap between dietary recommendations and people's eating habits.Lighter provides software and services to bridge the gap between dietary recommendations and people's eating habits.
Founded 2014Cambridge, United States$68Mlast round Nov 2025 - 10EthenaFounded -Portugal$60Mlast round Jun 2026
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Jito LabsJito Labs is a leading infrastructure provider for the Solana blockchain, focusing on low-latency Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) solutions.Jito Labs is a leading infrastructure provider for the Solana blockchain, focusing on low-latency Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) solutions.
Founded 2021Arlington, United States$60Mlast round Oct 2025 - 12
VariationalVariational is a peer-to-peer trading protocol for perpetuals and generalized derivatives, built on Arbitrum.Variational is a peer-to-peer trading protocol for perpetuals and generalized derivatives, built on Arbitrum.
Founded 2022George Town, Cayman Islands$52Mlast round May 2026 - 13
PharosPharos is an AI-powered healthcare startup founded in 2024 that focuses on automating hospital quality reporting.Pharos is an AI-powered healthcare startup founded in 2024 that focuses on automating hospital quality reporting.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$49Mlast round Apr 2026 - 14usdx.moneyFounded -Hong Kong SAR China$45Mlast round Dec 2024
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DeblockDeblock offers banking services to cryptocurrency users.Deblock offers banking services to cryptocurrency users.
Founded 2022London, France$35Mlast round Nov 2025 - 16
Mutuum FinanceFounded -United Arab Emirates$35Mlast round Nov 2025 - 17
LimitlessLimitless Technology is an integrated e-commerce group with a track record of launching, scaling, and acquiring profitable e-brands.Limitless Technology is an integrated e-commerce group with a track record of launching, scaling, and acquiring profitable e-brands.
Founded 2016Melbourne, United States$32Mlast round Jul 2025 - 18LI.FIFounded -Germany$29Mlast round Dec 2025
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OstiumOstium Labs, Co.Ostium Labs, Co.
Founded -London, United States$24Mlast round Dec 2025 - 20KGeNFounded -India$23Mlast round Oct 2025
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HeliosFounded -United States$20Mlast round Sept 2026 - 22
aPrioriApriori is an international data aggregator.Apriori is an international data aggregator.
Founded 2014McLean, United States$20Mlast round Sept 2025 - 23
RemittixFounded -Slovakia$17Mlast round Jul 2025 - 24
MagnaMagna develops a token vesting and DeFi investment management platform.Magna develops a token vesting and DeFi investment management platform.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$15Mlast round Sept 2022 - 25
CambrianInvesting $250k to $1mm+ at pre-seed / seed stages to fuel fintech’s next evolution.Investing $250k to $1mm+ at pre-seed / seed stages to fuel fintech’s next evolution.
Founded -United States$12Mlast round Jun 2026 - 26
Block StreetBlockstreet is a resource for non-technical individuals or corporations that are seeking to learn more about Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies.Blockstreet is a resource for non-technical individuals or corporations that are seeking to learn more about Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies.
Founded 2017Lowell, United States$12Mlast round Oct 2025 - 27
vlayer Labsvlayer Labs, founded in February 2024 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a crypto startup focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency.vlayer Labs, founded in February 2024 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a crypto startup focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Sept 2024 - 28BluwhaleFounded -Singapore$10Mlast round Oct 2025
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Stewards IncStewards, Inc.Stewards, Inc.
Founded -Bakersfield, United States$10Mlast round Nov 2025 - 30Falcon FinanceFounded -United Arab Emirates$10Mlast round Oct 2025
- 31YO LabsYO Labs automates crypto yield generation by rebalancing capital across DeFi protocols
YO Labs automates crypto yield generation by rebalancing capital across DeFi protocols
Founded -San Francisco$10Mlast round Dec 2025 - 32
BitcoinOSBitcoinOS (BOS) is an innovative operating system designed to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities through a superchain of trustless and interoperable rollups.BitcoinOS (BOS) is an innovative operating system designed to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities through a superchain of trustless and interoperable rollups.
Founded --$10Mlast round Oct 2025 - 33
EstateXchangeestateXchange is an Australian technology startup founded in 2023, based in Melbourne, Victoria.estateXchange is an Australian technology startup founded in 2023, based in Melbourne, Victoria.
Founded -Melbourne, Australia$8.4Mlast round Jan 2026 - 34
Ethos NetworkThe Ethos Credibility Score is the first dApp created on the Ethos Network.The Ethos Credibility Score is the first dApp created on the Ethos Network.
Founded 2023Austin, United States$8.4Mlast round Sept 2026 - 35
InfinitInfinit's next generation storage platform is scalable and resilient while being highly customizable for container environments: - Software-based: can be deployInfinit's next generation storage platform is scalable and resilient while being highly customizable for container environments: - Software-based: can be deploy
Founded 2012Paris, France$8.2Mlast round Sept 2024 - 36
BulkBULK is a trading engine.BULK is a trading engine.
Founded --$8.0Mlast round Sept 2025 - 37
CoPowerCoPower is an online marketplace for clean energy investing, founded in 2013 and based in Montreal.CoPower is an online marketplace for clean energy investing, founded in 2013 and based in Montreal.
Founded 2013Toronto, Germany$7.3Mlast round Jun 2025 - 38
PepetoFounded -United Kingdom$7.3Mlast round Jul 2025 - 39
EvrynetEvryNet is an intelligent financial services platform and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2018.EvryNet is an intelligent financial services platform and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Singapore, Singapore$7.0Mlast round Sept 2021 - 404AIFounded --$6.0Mlast round Oct 2025
- 41BlackPoolBlackPool is a new fund operating within the NFT industry.
BlackPool is a new fund operating within the NFT industry.
Founded 2020United Kingdom$6.0Mlast round Sept 2022 - 42
StratosStratos merges the efficiency and familiarity of a conventional payment card with the power and convenience of a mobile wallet.Stratos merges the efficiency and familiarity of a conventional payment card with the power and convenience of a mobile wallet.
Founded 2012United States$5.8Mlast round Oct 2014 - 43
TurtleOne of the nation's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors, Automation, Technology, Infrastructure Modernization.One of the nation's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors, Automation, Technology, Infrastructure Modernization.
Founded 1923Clark, Switzerland$5.5Mlast round Oct 2025 - 44
Cork ProtocolCork Protocol is a DeFi risk infrastructure protocol that focuses on tokenizing and managing depeg risks for pegged assets such as stablecoins and liquid staking tokens.Cork Protocol is a DeFi risk infrastructure protocol that focuses on tokenizing and managing depeg risks for pegged assets such as stablecoins and liquid staking tokens.
Founded 2023New York, United States$5.5Mlast round Jan 2026 - 45
HyperbeatHyperbeat is a DeFi protocol established in 2024, designed to enhance the Hyperliquid ecosystem through yield infrastructure, liquid staking, and on-chain financial tools.Hyperbeat is a DeFi protocol established in 2024, designed to enhance the Hyperliquid ecosystem through yield infrastructure, liquid staking, and on-chain financial tools.
Founded -San Francisco, Panama$5.2Mlast round Aug 2025 - 46
TBookTBook is the first embedded RWA liquidity layer that brings institutional-grade tokenized yield into user-facing apps.TBook is the first embedded RWA liquidity layer that brings institutional-grade tokenized yield into user-facing apps.
Founded 2023New York, United States$5.0Mlast round Jan 2026 - 47
Konomi NetworkKonomi Network is a decentralized financial protocol built on Substrate, operating within the Polkadot ecosystem.Konomi Network is a decentralized financial protocol built on Substrate, operating within the Polkadot ecosystem.
Founded 2017Singapore, Singapore$5.0Mlast round Mar 2021 - 48Reputation DAOReputation DAO offers verifiable and programmable reputation services for decentralized financing.
Reputation DAO offers verifiable and programmable reputation services for decentralized financing.
Founded 2020Sydney, Germany$4.8Mlast round Apr 2022 - 49DroseraDrosera is a decentralized incident response system that uses hidden security intentions to contain and mitigate attacks.
Drosera is a decentralized incident response system that uses hidden security intentions to contain and mitigate attacks.
Founded -Puerto Rico$4.8Mlast round Feb 2025 - 50
Swivel FinanceSwivel Finance is a decentralized finance protocol that specializes in fixed-rate lending and interest-rate derivatives.Swivel Finance is a decentralized finance protocol that specializes in fixed-rate lending and interest-rate derivatives.
Founded 2020Valley Park, United States$4.7Mlast round Oct 2021
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Paris, France
San Diego, Cayman Islands
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Hong Kong SAR China
United Arab Emirates
Germany
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London, United Kingdom
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Melbourne, Australia
Clark, Switzerland
San Francisco, Panama
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