# Paladin Protocol

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/paladin-protocol

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Website: www.paladin.vote
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 28, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in France, Paladin Protocol develops software solutions focused on decentralized finance, enhancing governance and marketplace functionalities within the DeFi ecosystem.Paladin Protocol, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in decentralized finance solutions. The company was co-founded by Romain Figuereo and Valentin VIGER. In September 2021, it raised USD 2.55 mn in Seed funding, led by Greenfield Capital, with participation from other investors including Galaxy Digital, NFX, and Semantic Ventures, marking its first significant funding round.Paladin offers innovative solutions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, primarily focusing on governance power and marketplace functionalities. Their core products include the WAR token, which serves as a governance index for automating CVX and AURA yields, and the Holy PAL (hPAL), a staked or locked version of PAL that acts as a central component in their vote market ecosystem. These products are designed to provide fixed incentives for gauge votes, enabling users to maximize rewards across various incentive platforms such as Curve, Balancer, and Bunni. Additionally, Paladin introduces Dullahan, a service that allows users to auto-compound their stkAAVE rewards while earning fees from GHO borrowers, who benefit from lower interest rates facilitated through Dullahan's infrastructure. The target audience includes DeFi participants who engage with CVX, AURA, and LIQ voting, primarily within the global blockchain community, encompassing regions such as North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Paladin generates revenue through transaction-based models associated with their various products and services, particularly the WAR token and hPAL governance features. Clients engage in transactions involving governance power and liquidity boosts, facilitating the management of incentives and rewards within the DeFi ecosystem. Users may choose to delegate their CVX or AURA votes to Paladin, optimizing their returns across multiple platforms. The transaction structure primarily involves direct-to-consumer interactions in the DeFi market, where users earn rewards based on their participation and governance activities. Furthermore, the utilization of Dullahan for borrowing and fee generation adds another layer of revenue potential, contributing to the overall financial ecosystem Paladin operates within.In September 2021, Paladin Protocol raised USD 2.55 mn in Seed funding led by Greenfield One, which will be used to further develop its accelerate product protocol. The company plans to expand its offerings by introducing new products aimed at enhancing user engagement and governance functionalities within the DeFi space. While specific product release dates have not been disclosed, there is a strategic focus on targeting additional markets in Europe and Asia by 2023, which will be supported by the recent funding.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 28, 2021, $2.5M — NFX, Galaxy Asset Management, Semantic Ventures, Greenfield Capital

## Investors

- NFX (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nfx) — Seed
- Galaxy Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/galaxy-asset-management) — Seed
- Semantic Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/semantic-ventures) — Seed
- Greenfield Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greenfield-capital) — Seed