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Leading provider of index funds in the crypto space

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2017Fintech
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2025
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Bitwise

Bitwise Investments is a leading American cryptocurrency index fund manager. The company aims to simplify the process of investing in cryptocurrencies, making it accessible to everyone. Bitwise's primary focus is on cryptocurrencies, and they have been dedicated to this sector for over six years, demonstrating a strong understanding of this complex and rapidly evolving market.

The company serves a broad range of clients, from individual investors to institutional clients, offering a wide variety of investment products. These include exchange-traded funds (ETFs), publicly traded trusts, separately managed accounts (SMAs), and private funds. These products provide exposure to more than 19 different cryptocurrencies, as well as equities, hedge funds, and non-fungible token (NFT) collections.

Bitwise's business model revolves around managing these funds and providing investment solutions. They generate revenue through management fees charged on the funds they manage. The company prides itself on its team of over 60 experts in technology, asset management, and law, who help investors navigate the complex world of cryptocurrency investments.

The company also offers ETFs specifically designed for cryptocurrencies and Web3, a term used to describe the evolution of the internet towards a decentralized system powered by blockchain technology. These ETFs provide a popular and convenient way for investors to gain exposure to these asset classes.

In summary, Bitwise Investments is a dedicated cryptocurrency investment manager, offering a wide range of products to a diverse client base, and simplifying the complex world of cryptocurrency investments.

Source: Dealroom company data

At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
143
Open positions
11
Dealroom signal
92.2/100
Industry
Fintech
Sub-industry
Crypto and DeFi, Wealth Management
Sector
Fintech, Asset Management, ETF, Crypto and Web3, Hard Tech
Technology
Blockchain
Client focus
b2c
Investment activity
2 companies, latest Nov 2024
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Jun 2026 $134M $536M Undisclosed ↗
LATE VCOther financing Feb 2025 $70M $500M Nikesh Arora · MITIMCo · ParaFi Capital · Haun Ventures ↗
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Growth signals

Bitwise website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Bitwise is 56K monthly website visits, up 9.8% over the last three months. Bitwise's team grew 24.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits56K 3-month web change+9.8% 1-year team growth+24.3%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

54 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed11 investors entered at this stage

Series A38 investors entered at this stage

  • Highlight Capital
  • Electric Capital
  • Ben Stein
  • Tom Schmidt
  • ParaFi Capital
  • Julie Zhuo
  • Vetamer Capital
  • David McCormick
  • Nadeem Meghji
  • Fidji Simo
  • Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
  • Tracey Warson
  • Howard Akumiah
  • Katia Verresen
  • Dave Fogel
  • Stanley Freeman Druckenmiller
  • Highland Capital Partners
  • Paul Sallaberry
  • Henry Kravis
  • Coinbase Ventures
  • Robert Leshner
  • Castle Island Ventures
  • Moore Strategic Ventures
  • Stani Kulechov
  • Third Point
  • Willoughby Capital
  • Daniel Sundheim
  • Kevin Warsh
  • Helen Riley
  • Charles Goldman
  • Mary Cranston
  • Carolyn Everson
  • Asha Sharma
  • Ashley Yuki
  • Ranjana Clark
  • Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann
  • C.J. Fitzgerald
  • Alison Davis

Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage

Team profiled 14 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
12 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States83.8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
🇩🇪 Germany2%
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates2%
🇵🇹 Portugal1%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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