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Variational raises $50 million Series A led by Dragonfly Capital to bring liquidity from traditional markets to blockchain.

PRIVATEMay 20, 2026•9 days ago

Amount Raised

$50 Million

Round Type

series a

George TownSoftwareBlockchainCryptocurrency

Investors

Coinbase VenturesBain Capital CryptoDragonfly Capital

Description

Variational has built a protocol for decentralized derivatives trading, targeting liquidity from traditional finance dealers. The Cayman Islands-based startup aims to compete in providing real-world assets on a blockchain platform. It announced a $50 million Series A funding round led by Dragonfly Capital, with participation from Bain Capital Crypto and Coinbase Ventures. This funding will help Variational enhance its offerings in a competitive market.

Company Information

Company

Variational

Location

George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

About

Variational is a peer-to-peer trading protocol for perpetuals and generalized derivatives. Variational is backed by Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Dragonfly Capital, HackVC, Brevan Howard, and many others.

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