Ground raises $3.6M pre-seed to help fintechs access onchain yield, co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and ParaFi.
Amount Raised
$3.6 Million
Round Type
Pre-Seed
Investors
Description
Ground, a startup that emerged from stealth on June 24, raised $3.6 million in a pre-seed round to provide an API for fintechs to connect with DeFi protocols. The round was co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and ParaFi, with participation from several other investors. Ground supports major DeFi protocols like Aave and Morpho, allowing clients to earn yield without blockchain engineering. The company runs on a usage-based fee model and plans to hire more staff to meet demand.
Quick answer
Ground raised $3.6 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated June 24, 2026. Investors: Consonant Ventures, Parafi, Nascent, Robot Ventures, Chapter One and Bain Capital Crypto.
- How much did Ground raise?
- Ground raised $3.6 Million in a Pre-Seed round on June 24, 2026.
- Who invested in Ground?
- Consonant Ventures, Parafi, Nascent, Robot Ventures, Chapter One and Bain Capital Crypto are named as investors in this round.
- What does Ground do?
- Ground is a startup that provides an API layer for fintechs, neobanks, wealth managers, and asset managers to access onchain yield products easily.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Financial Services and Fintech around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Ground that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Erebor raised $175M (Series A) on July 24, 2026.
- RedotPay raised $107M (Series B) on July 19, 2026.
- Trasia Labs raised $1.8M (Seed) on July 17, 2026.
- Bitcoin Japan raised $60M (Convertible Note) on July 17, 2026.
- 2TM raised $20M (Series C) on July 10, 2026.
- Young Group raised $26M (Funding Round) on July 8, 2026.
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