GSR Overview

Founded in 2013, GSR is a global cryptocurrency trading firm specializing in market making, algorithmic trading, and liquidity provision for digital assets. The firm partners with token issuers, institutional investors, miners, and leading trading venues to enhance market efficiency and stability. GSR is deeply embedded in every major sector of the crypto ecosystem, working with leading crypto-native entrepreneurs as well as financial institutions entering the digital asset space. The company employs over 300 people globally, with trading technology connected to 60 trading venues, including the world's leading decentralized exchanges.

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GSR

VC Fund

Investment focus

Industries / verticals

  • FinTech

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

US$1,000,000 - US$50,000,000

How to approach funds like GSR

When approaching GSR, founders should highlight how their project can benefit from advanced liquidity solutions and robust market infrastructure, especially if they are building in areas where efficient trading and price discovery are critical. Demonstrating a clear understanding of tokenomics, market structure, and the unique challenges of digital asset liquidity will resonate. GSR values technical sophistication and projects that can scale within the broader crypto ecosystem, so emphasize your team's technical depth and your project's potential to integrate with or enhance existing trading environments.

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