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VALR is a digital-asset platform that allows customers to buy, sell, store and transfer Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies seamlessly and securely
About VALR
VALR is a South African cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2018 by Farzam Ehsani, Chris T, Theo Bohnen, and Badi Sudhakaran. The company provides a platform for users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies using the South African Rand (ZAR).
Farzam Ehsani, the CEO, was previously the Chairperson of the South African Financial Blockchain Consortium, bringing a wealth of experience in the blockchain industry to the company. VALR has grown to become the largest crypto exchange in Africa by trading volume and is expanding its services globally, with a focus on Asia. The platform serves both retail customers and corporate and professional traders.
In addition to its exchange services, VALR offers VALR Pay, a feature that allows users to make free peer-to-peer payments. The company has a simple and user-friendly interface, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced cryptocurrency traders.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | Mar 2022 | $50M | $240M | Bittrex · Third Prime Capital · Coinbase Ventures · 4Di Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jul 2020 | $3.4M | $14M | Bittrex · Michael Jordan · 4Di Capital · 100x Ventures | — |
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Latest recorded traffic for VALR is 150K monthly website visits, up 15.4% over the last three months. VALR's team grew 28.6% over the past year.
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Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Montegray Capital
Michael Jordaan
Bittrex
Series A13 investors entered at this stage
10x- MJMichael Jordan
4Di Capital
100x Ventures
Pantera Capital
Third Prime Capital
Coinbase Ventures
Cadenza
GSR Ventures
CMT Digital Ventures
Distributed Global
Alameda Research
Avon Ventures
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