Kraken
Latest round
- Series E
Last raised
- Sep 2026
Total raised
- $120M
Investors
- 20
About Kraken
, trading under the name Kraken is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of digital assets, offering advanced trading services and access to a wide array of cryptocurrencies. Based in San Francisco, US, founded in 2011, by co-founders Jesse Powell and Thanh Luu and Co-CEO Arjun Sethi and Dave Ripley, operates as a global cryptocurrency exchange, enabling trading of digital assets, fiat currencies, futures, and staking, with strong focus on security and regulation. Kraken is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that provides a comprehensive suite of services for buying, selling, and trading digital assets. The core product offerings include the ability to trade over 484 cryptocurrencies, engage in margin trading with up to 5x leverage, and access advanced trading tools via the Kraken Pro platform. Additionally, Kraken allows clients to invest in conventional assets such as stocks and ETFs, expanding its financial service offerings. Kraken operates in various international markets, supporting clients in over 190 countries, with a significant presence in the United States and Europe. Kraken generates revenue primarily through transaction fees associated with trading activities on its platform. Clients engage in transactions that may involve the buying, selling, or trading of cryptocurrencies and traditional assets, incurring fees based on the volume and type of trade executed. The exchange’s fee structure is tiered, adjusting based on trading volumes, thus incentivizing higher transaction volumes. Additionally, Kraken offers premium services such as margin trading and staking, which can incur separate fees. The company’s robust trading ecosystem leverages partnerships with various financial institutions, ensuring a comprehensive environment for both retail and institutional clients to transact effectively.
Who invested in Kraken
20 investors across 6 rounds
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Who invested in Kraken?
Kraken has 20 investors on record across 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Kraken raised?
Kraken has raised 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Kraken last raise money?
Kraken's most recent round on record is a Series E, in Sep 2026.
What does Kraken do?
, trading under the name Kraken is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of digital assets, offering advanced trading services and access to a wide array of cryptocurrencies.
Where is Kraken headquartered?
Kraken is headquartered in Cheyenne, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Kraken?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Radical Ventures, Ribbit Capital, TrueBridge Capital Partners and Tribe Capital back financial services companies at Kraken's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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