What is Shield?
Shield operates as a secure online payment platform designed for wholesalers and exporters. Its core functionality allows businesses to accept stablecoin payments and instantly convert them into fiat currencies. The platform emphasizes low fees, robust compliance assurance, and fast, same-day wire transfers, positioning itself as a critical infrastructure provider for businesses engaging in international trade and digital asset transactions. The company's focus on bridging traditional finance with the burgeoning world of cryptocurrencies addresses a key market need for secure and efficient cross-border payment solutions.
How much funding has Shield raised?
Shield has raised a total of $7.1M across 2 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$2.1M
Seed
$5M
Other Financing Round (2023): $2.1M with participation from Moonpay, Kraken Ventures, Alchemy, and Eterna Capital
Seed (2025): $5M led by F K Factoring, Coinbase, Bank of America, and Giant Ventures
Key Investors in Shield
Moonpay
MoonPay is a financial technology company that builds payments infrastructure for crypto, offering a seamless experience for converting between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies.
Kraken Ventures
Kraken Ventures is an investment fund targeting early-stage companies and protocols across the crypto and fintech ecosystem, providing resources and expertise to entrepreneurs.
Alchemy
Alchemy provides a blockchain development platform, offering developers the fundamental building blocks needed to create the future of technology.
What's next for Shield?
With the infusion of major enterprise-level funding and a recent strategic investment, Shield is poised for significant expansion and product development. The company is likely to focus on enhancing its platform's security features, expanding its compliance capabilities to meet evolving regulatory landscapes, and broadening its market reach to onboard more wholesalers and exporters. Strategic partnerships and further integration with major financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges may also be on the horizon, solidifying Shield's position as a leader in secure, low-fee digital payment solutions.
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