Cryptocurrency lending platform BlockFi is reportedly looking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding at a valuation of nearly $5 billion, offering further insights into the growth of crypto-focused companies.<\/p>\n
The company, which was founded in 2017 by Zac Prince and Flori Marquez, is said to be in late-stage talks with new and existing investors to secure the capital raise, according to technology publication The Information. New York-based hedge fund Third Point Management and Hedosophia, a London-based venture capital firm, are reportedly leading the new funding round. <\/p>\n
The same report indicates that the latest funding round has not closed, which means BlockFi\u2019s desired $5 billion valuation could grow. <\/p>\n
As Cointelegraph reported, BlockFi raised $350 million in Series D financing earlier this year, building on the $100 million it raised via three earlier funding rounds. The platform has been a source of growth and adoption during the crypto bull market, which saw digital lending products reach the mainstream. <\/p>\n
BlockFi manages more than $15 billion in assets. During the height of crypto euphoria earlier this year, BlockFi clients were earning record interest payments on their Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and stablecoin holdings.<\/p>\n
Even during the latest crypto market collapse, blockchain startups continue to be a source of capital accumulation. Venture capitalists have invested over $16 billion in blockchain equity since 2012, with the pace of investments seemingly growing over the past year as more institutional players pivot toward the space.<\/p>\n