Digital Currency Group builds and supports bitcoin and blockchain companies by leveraging insights, network, and access to capital. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, DCG has been an active seed investor in the digital currency industry with 150+ investments in over 30 countries. In addition, DCG owns and operates CoinDesk, the top media and events platform in the blockchain space, Genesis Trading, the industry's leading bitcoin brokerage firm, and Grayscale Investments, the largest digital currency asset management firm.
Grayscale is a leading crypto asset manager that transforms disruptive technologies into investment opportunities. They offer a range of products including private placements, ETFs, and publicly-traded funds, providing investors with exposure to various digital assets. Grayscale differentiates itself through its extensive research and market insights, positioning itself as a trusted source in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. The company has established a significant market presence, catering to accredited investors and institutions looking to invest in cryptocurrencies.
Foundry Digital is a leading digital asset infrastructure company that empowers institutions with comprehensive mining and staking services. They operate the largest Bitcoin mining pool globally and provide a full suite of solutions designed for institutional miners, including hardware optimization, site operations, and staking protocols. With a strong focus on scalability, security, and ESG-positive energy sources, Foundry is well-positioned in the digital asset industry, demonstrating significant growth with a 136% increase in employee headcount from 2022 to 2024. Their commitment to transparency and efficiency makes them a trusted partner for institutions looking to navigate the evolving landscape of digital assets.
With a team of over 170 professionals and clients in seven countries, Appzone is Africa’s leading FinTech disruptor and provider of home-grown software solutions for the continent’s Financial Services industry. Founded in 2008, we process over $2 billion in transactions annually serving 18 commercial banks and over 450 microfinance institutions across the continent. Our platforms issue 1.5 million cards and disburse over $300 million in loans monthly, while also managing $200 million in deposits, 10 million accounts and 100,000 transactions daily. We are audacious builders with a mission to completely automate financial services in Africa. Our offerings automate Banking operations, interconnect financial institutions, and provide end-users with access to a broad range of banking and payment services. We are working with the most talented individuals on the continent to create the de facto operating system for digital financial services in Africa. AppZone started off primarily developing custom software for leading commercial Banks in Nigeria. More than a decade later, we have accumulated a remarkable asset-base of intellectual property and built out significant Fintech infrastructure. We are licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) and have built the first and only EMV compliant card management system in sub-Saharan Africa, while also launching the continent’s first self-service platform for instant debit card issuance. Appzone’s other feats include building and launching a number of global firsts from Africa such as: Cloud-based core banking and digital channel software Global mandate platform for direct debit Decentralised Interbank transaction processing on blockchain We are regarded as Africa’s number 1 FinTech infrastructure provider and have won several awards including: PCI DSS, CEBIH Award, MWOT Innovators Award, Frost and Sullivan Award and the NAMB Award.