# BloXroute Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bloxroute-labs

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.bloxroute.com
- Total disclosed funding: $74M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 1, 2022)
- Investors on record: 14

## About

BloXroute Labs Inc. is a technology company that enhances blockchain transaction speeds and trading performance through its innovative Blockchain Distribution Network (BDN), mitigating network congestion and improving efficiency for users.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, US, BloXroute Labs Inc. specializes in providing solutions for blockchain transaction management. The company has successfully closed 6 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series B raise of USD 70.46 mn in April 2022, led by SB Investment Advisers. The company was co-founded by Aleksandar Kuzmanovic and Emin Sirer, with Uri Klarman serving as the CEO. BloXroute has not undergone significant pivots or changes in its operational strategy since its inception.BloXroute Labs offers a comprehensive suite of solutions aimed at optimizing transaction speed and trading performance across various blockchain platforms, specifically through its Blockchain Distribution Network (BDN). This network allows users to execute transactions with reduced propagation times, achieving speeds 400-1000 milliseconds faster than traditional services. Its primary offerings cater to enterprises, block builders, and validators, enhancing their transaction inclusion rates and builder rewards on major blockchains such as Ethereum (ETH), Binance Smart Chain (BSC), and Solana (SOL). The flagship product, Solana Trader API, provides advanced trading capabilities on the Solana blockchain, supported by tools designed for seamless API integration and developer documentation. BloXroute’s services extend across North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a wide range of clients, including enterprise-level traders and blockchain developers.BloXroute Labs generates revenue through a subscription-based model for access to its Blockchain Distribution Network (BDN) and a variety of transaction processing tools. Clients typically engage with the firm via direct partnerships or ongoing service subscriptions tailored to their specific needs. Enterprise traders, for instance, may select customized solutions that enhance their trading efficiency, supported by dedicated customer service. The pricing model encompasses costs associated with individual services, including access to the Solana Trader API and other proprietary tools designed to optimize blockchain transaction management. This structure ensures that clients experience a streamlined transaction process that enhances their operations in the competitive blockchain landscape.The recent Series B funding of USD 70.46 mn, raised in April 2022, will enable BloXroute Labs to expand its market reach and enhance its business operations. The funding will be utilized to develop new products and improve existing services, with specific plans for market expansion into additional geographic regions. The company aims to strengthen its presence in emerging markets and increase its service offerings by targeting key areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. BloXroute Labs is committed to leveraging this funding to implement its growth strategy and meet the evolving demands of the blockchain industry.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 1, 2022, $70M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, GSR Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Flow Traders, Rockaway, SB Investment Advisers, Dragonfly Digital Management, Blindspot Ventures, Jane Street Capital, ParaFi Capital
- Series A, Jun 21, 2018, $2.1M — Continue Capital
- Seed, Feb 21, 2018, $1.6M — Flybridge Capital Partners, 1Confirmation, MetaStable Capital, ZK Capital

## Investors

- Flybridge Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flybridge-capital-partners) — Seed, Series B
- 1Confirmation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/1confirmation) — Seed
- MetaStable Capital — Seed
- ZK Capital — Seed
- Continue Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/continue-capital) — Series A
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series B
- GSR Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gsr-ventures) — Series B
- Flow Traders (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flow-traders) — Series B
- Rockaway (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rockaway) — Series B
- SB Investment Advisers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sb-investment-advisers) — Series B
- Dragonfly Digital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dragonfly-digital-management) — Series B
- Blindspot Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blindspot-ventures) — Series B
- Jane Street Capital — Series B
- ParaFi Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/parafi-capital) — Series B