ICYMI: BlockFi is raising a down round at $1 billion valuation: sources
Crypto financial services firm BlockFi is in the process of closing a down-round — in which funds will be raised at a lower valuation compared to previous raises — according to three sources with knowledge of the process.
The firm, founded in 2017 by Zac Prince and Flori Marquez to offer users a way to borrow funds against their crypto holdings, announcedat a $3 billion valuation in March 2021. At the time, the company touted breakneck growth metrics, such as a $10 billion loan book and 265,000 retail accounts. “BlockFi does not comment on market rumors," a spokeswoman said, responding to a request for comment.
Over the last year, the market saw a wide range of companies secure valuations above $1 billion, including exchanges like Gemini and data providers like Dune Analytics. VC firms deployed $28.94 billion in 2021, according to data compiled by The Block Research.
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