Founded Year

2011

Stage

Series D - II | Alive

Total Raised

$520.07M

Revenue

$0000 

Mosaic Score
The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.

+194 points in the past 30 days

About Kraken

Kraken operates as a Bitcoin exchange focusing on cryptocurrency trading and financial services. The company offers a platform for trading various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others, with a focus on security and liquidity. Kraken serves a range of clients, including individual users, institutions, and regulatory authorities, offering services such as leveraged trading and futures trading. It was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Headquarters Location

100 Pine Street Suite 1250

San Francisco, California, 94111,

United States

707-563-9806

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ESPs containing Kraken

The ESP matrix leverages data and analyst insight to identify and rank leading companies in a given technology landscape.

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Blockchain / Institutional DeFi

The institutional staking market provides enterprise-grade staking infrastructure and services to institutional investors, investment funds, exchanges, and crypto platforms seeking to earn yield on their digital assets. Companies in this market offer non-custodial and custodial staking solutions with institutional-grade security, compliance frameworks, multi-asset support, and specialized reportin…

Kraken named as Challenger among 15 other companies, including BitGo, Fireblocks, and Blockdaemon.

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Research containing Kraken

Get data-driven expert analysis from the CB Insights Intelligence Unit.

CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Kraken in 7 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Nov 3, 2025.

Expert Collections containing Kraken

Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.

Kraken is included in 4 Expert Collections, including Unicorns- Billion Dollar Startups.

U

Unicorns- Billion Dollar Startups

1,297 items

B

Blockchain

10,409 items

Companies in this collection build, apply, and analyze blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies for business or consumer use cases. Categories include blockchain infrastructure and development, crypto & DeFi, Web3, NFTs, gaming, supply chain, enterprise blockchain, and more.

F

Fintech

9,809 items

Companies and startups in this collection provide technology to streamline, improve, and transform financial services, products, and operations for individuals and businesses.

S

Stablecoin

471 items

Kraken Patents

Kraken has filed 27 patents.

The 3 most popular patent topics include:

  • industrial gases
  • chemical processes
  • renewable energy
patents chart

Application Date

Grant Date

Title

Related Topics

Status

10/27/2022

1/28/2025

Automotive transmission technologies, Rotation, Engine technology, Gears, Mechanical power transmission

Grant

Application Date

10/27/2022

Grant Date

1/28/2025

Title

Related Topics

Automotive transmission technologies, Rotation, Engine technology, Gears, Mechanical power transmission

Status

Grant

Latest Kraken News

Nazli Visne übernimmt Wachstum für Kraken in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz

Nov 7, 2025

Die Kryptobörse Kraken stärkt ihre Präsenz im deutschsprachigen Raum und holt dafür eine erfahrene Managerin an Bord. Nazli Visne wird künftig als „Head of Growth“ die Expansion in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz verantworten. Zuvor war sie über ein Jahrzehnt beim Trading-Anbieter IG tätig, wo sie maßgeblich den deutschen Markt mit aufgebaut hat. Anschließend wechselte sie zum ETP-Anbieter Leverage Shares. Mit der Verpflichtung verbindet Kraken einen klaren strategischen Schritt: Im Sommer erhielt das Unternehmen eine MiCA-Lizenz in Irland. Damit darf die US-Kryptobörse nun offiziell Krypto-Dienstleistungen wie Handel und Staking im gesamten EU-Raum anbieten. Visne betont, dass der deutschsprachige Markt eine zentrale Rolle spiele und Deutschland „ein Innovationszentrum für die finanzielle Zukunft Europas“ sei. Kraken zählt zu den global bedeutenden Krypto-Plattformen und wird laut Medienberichten mit rund 15 Milliarden US-Dollar bewertet. Ein möglicher Börsengang steht ebenfalls auf der strategischen Agenda des Unternehmens. Nachricht im Orginal

Kraken Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When was Kraken founded?

    Kraken was founded in 2011.

  • Where is Kraken's headquarters?

    Kraken's headquarters is located at 100 Pine Street, San Francisco.

  • What is Kraken's latest funding round?

    Kraken's latest funding round is Series D - II.

  • How much did Kraken raise?

    Kraken raised a total of $520.07M.

  • Who are the investors of Kraken?

    Investors of Kraken include C1 Fund, Bossa Invest, Qube Research & Technologies, HongShan, Oppenheimer and 61 more.

  • Who are Kraken's competitors?

    Competitors of Kraken include CoinDCX, Circle, BurjX, Bitpanda, One Trading and 7 more.

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OKX

OKX is a cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies, including spot, futures, and options trading, as well as crypto conversion and wallet services. The company includes services such as crypto lending and investment opportunities in Web3, DeFi, and NFTs. OKX was formerly known as OKEx. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Mahe, Seychelles.

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BlockFi

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KuCoin

KuCoin offers a global cryptocurrency exchange platform with a range of services in the digital asset industry. The company provides a platform for trading various cryptocurrencies, including spot and futures trading, as well as staking and lending services. KuCoin serves a diverse customer base, including retail and institutional investors in the cryptocurrency market. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Mahe, Seychelles.

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Ripple

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CoinDCX

CoinDCX is a cryptocurrency exchange that provides access to virtual digital assets. The company offers a platform for trading cryptocurrencies and complies with regulatory guidelines. CoinDCX also engages in Web3 project investments and educational initiatives related to decentralized technologies. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Mumbai, India.

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