Tech Company Financing Transactions
Bitso Funding Round
Bitso, based in Mexico DF, scored $2.5 million in investment from Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, Blockchain Capital and Digital Currency Group.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
9/29/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$2,500,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
Vogel believes that the investment will go a long way toward meeting Bitso's hiring goal given that being based outside the US allows the company to hire more competitively.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
FinTech
Mailing Address
Campos Eliseos 400 601B Col. Polanco Reforma
Mexico DF, 11530
Mexico
Mexico DF, 11530
Mexico
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Founded in 2014, Bitso set out to bring the potential of cryptocurrencies to Mexico and LATAM. We prioritise security, transparency and best practice operations, while breaking new ground with innovative product development.
Profile
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Company News
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Pablo Gonzalez
Chief Technical Officer
Ben Peters
President
Daniel Vogel
Vice President
José Rodríguez
VP - Customer Service
Paco Martínez
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