Payward

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Payward, Inc.

65 Investors
Cryptocurrency Exchange
Cheyenne, WY

Payward, Inc. is a prominent United States-based company recognized primarily as the legal entity behind Kraken, one of the foremost cryptocurrency exchanges globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company addresses the pressing need for secure, reliable, and compliant trading platforms for digital assets.

Products & Team

Kraken

Cryptocurrency ExchangeSeed

Kraken is a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of a wide variety of cryptocurrencies, supported by advanced trading features and a commitment to security.

Value Proposition

Kraken addresses the challenges users face in securely trading cryptocurrencies by providing a trustworthy, regulated environment with advanced features.

Pain Points

Users often face challenges such as insecurity in trading, limited access to markets, and regulatory uncertainties.

Wide variety of cryptocurrencies including major coins and altcoinsAccess to fiat currency pairs like USD, EUR, and JPYAdvanced trading features including margin trading and futuresStrong security measures and compliance with global regulations
Industry
Other Technology
Primary business sector
Founded
2025
Year established
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Primary headquarters

Funding History

Total Raised:
$400.0M
E

Equity Offering

Closed
May 2025
$400.0M
Raised
Progress
100%
Raised
$400.0M
Target
$400.0M
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