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Galaxy Digital

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Galaxy Digital is a prominent, technology-driven financial services and investment firm deeply embedded in the digital assets ecosystem. Founded by cryptocurrency pioneer Mike Novogratz, the New York-based company operates across several key business lines, including Principal Investments, Asset Management, Trading, Investment Banking, and Mining. This diversified approach allows Galaxy Digital to offer comprehensive solutions and capitalize on various opportunities within the rapidly evolving blockchain and crypto space, positioning itself as a leading institutional player.

The firm's Principal Investments arm serves as its venture capital engine, actively deploying capital into early to growth-stage companies that are shaping the future of digital assets. Galaxy Digital's investment thesis spans a wide array of sectors within the ecosystem, including foundational blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Web3 gaming, and other innovative applications. They are known for being strategic, long-term partners, providing not just capital but also operational guidance and industry connections to their portfolio companies. Their venture activities include significant participation in rounds, demonstrating their capacity to lead or co-lead substantial investments.

Galaxy Digital has established itself as a significant financial force in the digital asset landscape. As of January 31, 2024, the firm reported Assets Under Management (AUM) of approximately $5.3 billion across its various investment products, underscoring its substantial capital deployment capabilities. Furthermore, its dedicated venture fund, Galaxy Interactive, successfully closed its first fund with $325 million in commitments, specifically targeting interactive entertainment, gaming, and digital content. These figures highlight Galaxy Digital's robust financial backing and its commitment to fostering innovation and growth across diverse segments of the digital economy.

Investor Profile

Galaxy Digital has backed more than 141 startups, with 22 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 51 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech.
  • Led 12 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $30M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (32%)
  • Series A (30%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series B (7%)
  • Debt Financing (3%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (3%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (2%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (65%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • Cayman Islands (4%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Switzerland (3%)
  • United Arab Emirates (2%)
  • South Korea (1%)
  • Germany (1%)
  • India (1%)
  • Singapore (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Web3
  • Information Technology
  • Bitcoin
  • Decentralized Finance (Defi)
  • Internet
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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 Galaxy Digital frequently co-invest with?

NFX
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
CMT Digital Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 9
Pantera Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 9
IOSG Ventures
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 9
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 12
Digital Currency Group
North America, Connecticut, United States, Stamford
Co-Investments: 10
Dragonfly
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 10
Polychain
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 9
The Spartan Group
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 7
Alameda Research
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Central and Western
Co-Investments: 9

Which angels does Galaxy Digital often collaborate with?

Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 6
NT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
RS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
SK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
KL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Kain Warwick
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 3
MV
North America, California, United States, Cardiff By The Sea
Shared Deals: 2
SB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
DCF GOD
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Galaxy Digital?

Fundamental Global

Tampa, Florida, United States

Fundamental Global is a reinsurance and investment management holding company.

FinanceFinancial Services
Post Ipo EquityJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Mill City Venture III

Wayzata, Minnesota, United States

Mill City Venture III is a company that offers business investment services.

LendingReal Estate InvestmentVenture Capital
Post Ipo EquityJul 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $450,000,000

Function builds the financial infrastructure that activates Bitcoin.

BlockchainCryptocurrency
SeedJul 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Bitmine Immersion Technologies

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Bitmine Immersion Technologies engages in bitcoin mining and hosting.

BitcoinCryptocurrencyInformation Technology
Post Ipo EquityJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $250,000,000
RISE Chain

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

RISE is a fast, scalable Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain delivering instant transactions with full decentralization.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum
SeedJun 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Turnkey

New York, New York, United States

Turnkey is a crypto wallet infrastructure company that enables embedded wallets and automates onchain transactions through APIs.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyCyber SecurityDeveloper APIs
Series BJun 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Sonic Labs

George Town, Midland, Cayman Islands

Sonic is an EVM layer-1 blockchain that helps developers build decentralized applications.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
Series UnknownMay 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Fuze

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Fuze is a digital assets infrastructure startup that specializes in providing payments and crypto solutions for businesses.

CryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Series AMay 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,200,000
Kaia

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Kaia is a public blockchain that utilizes Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) for enhanced reliability and performance.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)
Series UnknownApr 30, 2025

Chronicle Labs are the developers of Chronicle Protocol, a blockchain-agnostic layer for securely & verifiably transitioning data on-chain

BlockchainData IntegrationWeb3
SeedMar 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,000,000