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DCG Expeditions

Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Description

DCG Expeditions serves as the dedicated early-stage investment arm of Digital Currency Group (DCG), a globally recognized enterprise at the forefront of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Based in Hong Kong, the firm strategically invests in nascent companies and visionary founders who are actively shaping the future of financial services through innovative fintech and crypto solutions. This direct affiliation with DCG provides portfolio companies with invaluable access to a vast and interconnected ecosystem, encompassing leading subsidiaries such as Grayscale Investments, Genesis, and CoinDesk, thereby offering significant network advantages and potential for subsequent funding rounds.

The firm's investment thesis is sharply focused on identifying and nurturing disruptive technologies and business models at their earliest stages, primarily targeting pre-seed and seed rounds. DCG Expeditions actively seeks out ventures that leverage blockchain technology and digital assets to either fundamentally redefine traditional financial paradigms or to forge entirely new ones. Their global investment mandate reflects the borderless nature of the crypto economy, enabling them to discover promising talent and innovation across diverse international markets.

DCG Expeditions typically deploys initial capital commitments ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, supporting companies as they build out their foundational teams and develop their core products. Beyond financial backing, the firm offers comprehensive strategic guidance, operational support, and unparalleled access to DCG's extensive network of industry leaders, seasoned investors, and potential strategic partners. This hands-on approach is designed to accelerate the growth trajectories of their portfolio companies, assisting them in navigating complex regulatory environments and achieving crucial product-market fit within the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. The broader Digital Currency Group ecosystem boasts investments in over 200 companies across more than 30 countries, underscoring the deep and wide-ranging commitment that underpins DCG Expeditions' strategic vision.

Investor Profile

DCG Expeditions has backed more than 26 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Kenya, Nigeria.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Blockchain.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (69%)
  • Pre Seed (19%)
  • Series A (12%)

Country Focus

  • United States (27%)
  • Kenya (12%)
  • Nigeria (12%)
  • Israel (8%)
  • Singapore (8%)
  • South Africa (8%)
  • Pakistan (4%)
  • Australia (4%)
  • France (4%)
  • Switzerland (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Web3
  • Software
  • Apps
  • Information Technology
  • Banking
  • Finance
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does DCG Expeditions frequently co-invest with?

CMT Digital Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Jump Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
P1 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Wuri Ventures
Africa, Dakar, Senegal, Dakar
Co-Investments: 2
OKX Ventures
Africa, Beau Vallon, Seychelles, Mahé
Co-Investments: 3
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 4
Framework Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Raba Partnership
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Co-Investments: 3
Luno
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Kraken Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does DCG Expeditions often collaborate with?

Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
SC
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Shared Deals: 1
CD
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
Claire Diaz-Ortiz
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Shared Deals: 1
FM
Europe, Portugal
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Kain Warwick
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
SR
Europe, Monaco
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1
SR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by DCG Expeditions?

Software Development. MEV Builder from an alternative timeline. Advanced onchain solving and execution.

SeedJun 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Craftt

New York, New York, United States

Get Paid in Stablecoins and Earn Rewards.

BlockchainHuman ResourcesIdentity ManagementInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb3
SeedOct 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Space and Time

Newport Beach, California, United States

Space and Time is the Web3-native, data warehouse. Fast queries at enterprise scale. Join on-chain and off-chain data in a single query.

AnalyticsInternetSoftwareWeb3
Series AAug 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Unite

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Unite focused on enhancing the player experience with in-game earning capabilities.

SeedJun 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Utila

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

An enterprise-grade crypto operations platform and institutional MPC wallet provider

Financial Services
SeedMar 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,500,000
Sodot

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Sodot provides a highly powerful MPC infrastructure for crypto custodians and wallets.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyCyber SecurityFinTechWeb3
SeedOct 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Onmeta

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Onmeta offers web3 decentralised app on-ramp and off-ramp solutions.

B2BBlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
SeedSep 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Anchor

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Anchor is a banking-as-a-service platform for African businesses to build, embed, and launch financial products.

Financial Services
Pre SeedAug 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
CLST

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

CLST is the institutional gateway to lend and borrow stablecoins and crypto assets

Commercial LendingCryptocurrencyFinTechLending
SeedJul 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Flowty

Larchmont, New York, United States

Flowty is a peer-to-peer (P2P) collateralized NFT lending marketplace that enables borrowers to access liquidity.

BlockchainFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation Technology
SeedApr 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,500,000