# DDEX.IO

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ddex-io

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Website: www.ddex.io
- Total disclosed funding: $2.1M
- Latest round: Angel (Mar 7, 2018)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

DDEX.IO is a decentralized trading platform that enhances the margin trading experience by allowing users to borrow, trade, and lend digital assets efficiently.DDEX.IO, founded in 2017, operates out of Beijing, China. The company provides a decentralized trading platform aimed at cryptocurrency traders. Founded by Tianfang Li, DDEX.IO raised USD 2.1 mn in an Angel funding round on March 7, 2018, co-led by Initialized Capital and ZhenFund, resulting in a total amount raised of USD 2.1 mn.DDEX offers a comprehensive suite of decentralized trading services aimed at enhancing the margin trading experience. The central product features allow users to borrow, trade, and lend digital assets on a decentralized platform, addressing the needs of cryptocurrency traders who seek liquidity and leverage their positions. These services cater primarily to retail and institutional investors looking to capitalize on market fluctuations while managing risk. DDEX’s focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) ensures that transactions maintain user privacy and autonomy, appealing to a growing segment of the market concerned with centralized control. The platform serves global users, particularly in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where demand for decentralized trading solutions is rapidly increasing.Revenue generation for DDEX is driven through transaction fees associated with the trading activities conducted on its platform. Clients engage in margin trading by borrowing assets, incurring interest fees that contribute to the company’s revenue stream. For example, an investor might leverage a specific cryptocurrency by borrowing funds to increase their trading position, subsequently paying fees based on the amount borrowed and the duration of the loan. DDEX's structure includes both individual retail users and institutional clients, facilitating direct transactions without intermediary involvement. This model streamlines the trading process and enhances profitability through competitive pricing strategies associated with their trading services.DDEX.IO plans to leverage recent funding to further develop its platform and introduce new features tailored to the needs of its users. The company is exploring expansions into new geographic regions, particularly targeting increased presence in Europe and Asia by the end of 2023. The funding from the March 2018 Angel round will support these strategic initiatives and enhance the platform's capabilities to better serve its growing user base.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Mar 7, 2018, $2.1M — Initialized Capital, ZhenFund

## Investors

- Initialized Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/initialized-capital) — Angel
- ZhenFund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhenfund) — Angel