Tech Company Financing Transactions

ZBD Funding Round

ZBD, based in Hoboken, raised $40 million in funding from Blockstream and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
1/22/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$40,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors

Blockstream (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
FinTech
Mailing Address
50 Harrison St 472
Hoboken, NJ 07030
US
Email Address
Overview
ZBD is the payment stack for games, redefining how money works inside gameplay. Known for instant real-money rewards that lift engagement, ZBD is the only licensed payment service provider that lets developers embed transactions directly into their games. Whether paying players or getting paid by them, pay becomes part of play.
Profile
ZBD LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
ZBD Company Twitter Account
Company News
ZBD News
Facebook
ZBD on Facebook
YouTube
ZBD on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Simon Cowell
  Simon Cowell LinkedIn Profile  Simon Cowell Twitter Account  Simon Cowell News  Simon Cowell on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Travis Paluch
  Travis Paluch LinkedIn Profile  Travis Paluch Twitter Account  Travis Paluch News  Travis Paluch on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
André Neves
  André Neves LinkedIn Profile  André Neves Twitter Account  André Neves News  André Neves on Facebook


 

 

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