What is Kaiko?
Founded in 2014, Kaiko has established itself as the leading source of cryptocurrency market data, indices, and research. The company specializes in providing industrial-grade, regulatory-compliant data solutions that empower businesses to make informed decisions. By offering global connectivity to comprehensive data feeds, Kaiko supports a wide array of use cases, ranging from algorithmic trading and risk management to portfolio valuation and compliance reporting. Its market position is defined by its commitment to transparency and accuracy, which are essential for the institutional adoption of blockchain technology.
How much funding has Kaiko raised?
Kaiko has raised a total of $77M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$24M
Series B
$53M
Series A (2021): $24M with participation from Underscore VC, Anthemis, Point Nine, HashKey Capital, and Alven
Series B (2022): $53M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Kaiko
Underscore VC
Underscore VC is a Boston-based venture capital firm that supports bold early-stage B2B software founders at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, employing a collaborative, open-source investing model.
Anthemis
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, UK, Anthemis cultivates change in financial services by investing in, growing, and sustaining businesses.
Point Nine
Point Nine is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on B2B SaaS and B2B marketplaces, providing strategic support to early-stage companies.
What's next for Kaiko?
With this latest capital infusion, Kaiko is well-positioned to accelerate its product development and expand its global footprint. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing its suite of analytics tools and deepening its integration with traditional financial institutions that require robust, audit-ready data. As the regulatory landscape for digital assets continues to solidify, Kaiko's ability to provide compliant, high-quality data will be a key differentiator in maintaining its market leadership. The firm is expected to leverage this financing to scale its engineering and research teams, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the data-driven transformation within the global financial services sector.
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