Brainchild Of University Friends, Brine Fi Secures $16.5M, Launches Top-Ranking Decentralised Exchange
Sep 07, 2023•almost 2 years ago
Amount Raised
$16.5 Million
Investors
Protofund VenturesUpsparks VenturesGoodwater CapitalSpartan GroupStarkware LtdElevation CapitalPantera Capital
Description
Innovating the decentralised finance space, Dubai-based Brine Fi has just closed $16.5 million series A funding. The round was led by an American hedge fund that specialises in cryptocurrencies, Pantera Capital (which backed Few and Far and Pinata) with participation from Elevation Capital, Starkware Ltd, Spartan Group, Goodwater Capital, Upsparks Ventures, Protofund Ventures, and angel investors. With this, the company’s valuation reaches $100 million.
Funding Insights
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