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DV Crypto VC, operating as part of the proprietary trading firm DV Trading, specializes in trading futures, equities, energy products, and cryptocurrencies from its headquarters in Chicago. The organization utilizes its own capital to execute trades across various global markets and currently employs a workforce of over 500 traders and staff members. Beyond direct proprietary trading, the firm operates several broker-dealers and financial affiliates, including DVX Capital Markets and the Canadian brokerage firm Independent Trading Group. In the digital asset sector, the firm committed up to $15 million in debt and equity financing to Newton Crypto, a retail cryptocurrency platform that is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission. The broader organization was originally founded in 2006 by Dino Verbrugge and Jared Vegosen before spinning out as an independent entity under DV Group, LLC in 2016.
DV Crypto VC has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Other Equity in GigaStar in February 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2024 | GigaStar | $3.0M Other Equity | — | Belvedere Strategic Capital, Metropolitan Capital Bank, Nameless Ventures, Tomsic Holdings |
