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Defx raises $2.5M in seed funding to launch a Layer 1 dark pool DEX for perpetual futures trading, featuring zero-knowledge tech. Investors include Pantera Capital and Sandeep Nailwal.

PRIVATEJun 12, 2025

Amount Raised

$2.5 Million

Round Type

Seed

SingaporeFinancial ServicesFintechBlockchainCryptocurrency

Investors

CoinSharesMahin GuptaSandeep NailwalBaboon VcCadenza VenturesRobot VenturesGumi CryptosCMT DigitalPantera Capital

Description

Defx has announced a $2.5 million seed round to develop a dark pool DEX for perpetual futures trading. The funding will support the launch of a Layer 1 blockchain using zero-knowledge technology for secure transactions. Investors include prominent firms and angel investors. This innovative platform aims to protect traders' intent while ensuring on-chain transparency.

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  • MoneyBadger raised $400K (Pre-Seed) on July 15, 2025.
  • Dakota raised $13M (Series A) on July 15, 2025.
  • Digital Asset Acquisition raised $135M (Funding Round) on June 24, 2025.
  • Nakamoto raised $52M on June 19, 2025.
  • Hyperion Defi, Inc. raised $50M (Post-IPO Equity) on June 18, 2025.
  • PlutoPe raised $585K (Pre-Seed) on June 12, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Defx

Location

Singapore, Southeast Asia, Singapore

About

DEFX is a high-performance decentralized perpetuals exchange built on a custom Layer 1 blockchain. We combine ultra-low-latency trading with unified liquidity, native cross-chain settlement, and multicollateral support — giving traders full control and flexibility without compromise.

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