Variational raises $50 million Series A led by Dragonfly Capital to bring liquidity from traditional markets to blockchain.
Amount Raised
$50 Million
Round Type
Series A
George TownSoftwareBlockchainCryptocurrencyInvestors
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.
Quick answer
Variational raised $50 Million in a Series A round, dated May 20, 2026. Investors: Bain Capital Crypto, Coinbase Ventures and Dragonfly Capital. Variational is based in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
- How much did Variational raise?
- Variational raised $50 Million in a Series A round on May 20, 2026.
- Who invested in Variational?
- Bain Capital Crypto, Coinbase Ventures and Dragonfly Capital are named as investors in this round.
- What does Variational do?
- Variational is a peer-to-peer trading protocol for perpetuals and generalized derivatives.
- Where is Variational based and how big is it?
- Variational is based in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Fundz records about 15 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Variational?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Variational. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Variational that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Circle Internet Group, Inc. raised $25M on June 29, 2026.
- Canopy Network raised $8.5M (Seed) on June 26, 2026.
- Architect raised $19M on May 27, 2026.
- Circle Internet Group, Inc. raised $222M on May 8, 2026.
- Hut 8 raised $200M (Debt Financing) on May 4, 2026.
- Beluga raised $30K (Seed) on May 1, 2026.
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