Infrastructure Provider Seeks Capital at Elevated Valuation
Digital asset infrastructure specialist Zerohash is actively engaging investors for a new funding round that would value the company above $1.5 billion, according to market sources. This move comes after financial services giant Mastercard recalibrated its investment strategy in the sector. While Mastercard previously explored a strategic stake in Zerohash, it ultimately proceeded with the acquisition of blockchain platform BVNK for $1.8 billion instead.
Powering Global Financial Institutions
Founded in 2017, Zerohash provides critical API-driven infrastructure and embedded developer tools that enable banks, brokerages, and fintech firms to integrate and manage digital asset services seamlessly.
- Global Reach: Operates across 190 countries and jurisdictions
- User Base: Supports over 5 million end-users through its platform
- Institutional Clientele: Serves major firms including Morgan Stanley, Interactive Brokers, and Stripe
- Asset Manager Adoption: Provides technology to funds managed by BlackRock and Franklin Templeton
Valuation Momentum Highlights Sector Demand
The proposed valuation marks a significant step up from earlier discussions this year. In September 2025, the company closed a $104 million Series D-2 round led by Interactive Brokers at a $1 billion valuation. The upward revision underscores growing investor confidence in compliant infrastructure providers as traditional finance increasingly adopts digital assets.
Industry observers note that platforms like Zerohash are becoming essential intermediaries, offering regulated institutions a streamlined path to offering digital asset services. Their technology reduces implementation complexity and cost, a value proposition that continues to attract sophisticated capital from mainstream financial players.