Corporate information
Company type
Financial services company offering bitcoin derivatives, custody, and a consumer wallet for digital assets.Overview
Bakkt is a digital assets security exchange company created by ICE, owners of the New York Stock Exchange. Bakkt was created in partnership with Starbucks and Microsoft with the intention of enabling consumers and institutions to buy, sell, store and spend digital assets with trust and efficiency. It will offer products such as a consumer digital wallet which would be integrated into Microsoft payment products as well as Starbucks shops, and an institutional grade custody vault. The ICE heritage brings Bakkt a strong advantage on the regulatory side, with a history of working closely with the SEC, CFTC and US Department of Treasury.
Funding rounds
| Investor | Profile | Country | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pantera Capital Management LP | Investment firm focused exclusively on ventures, tokens, and projects related to blockchain tech, digital currency, and crypto assets. | Initial investment. |
Investment activity status
Active investor
Team
| Employee | Position | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Anil Saboo | |||
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Kelly Loeffler |