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BitFlyer
BitFlyer is a bitcoin exchange and marketplace that enables its customers to buy, sell, and spend bitcoins
About BitFlyer
bitFlyer is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform that operates in the financial technology sector. It provides a secure and user-friendly environment for buying, selling, and trading Bitcoin and other digital assets. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, institutional traders, and businesses looking to integrate cryptocurrency transactions into their operations. bitFlyer operates primarily in the Japanese market but has expanded its services to the United States and Europe, making it a global player in the cryptocurrency exchange industry.
The business model of bitFlyer revolves around transaction fees, which are charged on trades executed on its platform. Additionally, the company offers various premium services and tools for advanced traders, generating additional revenue streams. bitFlyer ensures compliance with regulatory standards, providing a trustworthy platform for its users.
bitFlyer makes money through trading fees, premium services, and partnerships with other financial institutions. The platform's robust security measures and regulatory compliance make it a reliable choice for cryptocurrency trading.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employees
- 148
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 61.6/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Crypto and DeFi, Wealth Management
- Sector
- Fintech, Financial Exchanges, Bitcoin, Trading, Crypto and Web3, Startup Luxembourg
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 2 companies, latest Jun 2024
- Capital deployed
- $0
- Preferred round
- Unknown
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUYOUT✓Exit | Apr 2022 | $370M | — | Asian Capital Alliance | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Feb 2017 | $0 | — | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company · Mizuho | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for BitFlyer is 8.4K monthly website visits, up 133.3% over the last three months. BitFlyer's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Digital Currency Group
Recruit Strategic Partners
GMO Venture Partners
Dentsu Innovation Partners
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company
Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
SBI Investment
Mizuho
Asian Capital Alliance
Other known investors3 additional known investors
DAS Capital
Incubate Fund
The LHoFT
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Global footprint
Market sentiment
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