Alpen Labs
Overview
Alpen Labs is a venture capital firm dedicated to advancing Bitcoin's financial ecosystem by developing zero-knowledge (ZK) infrastructure. Their flagship product, Strata, is a Bitcoin Layer 2 ZK rollup designed to enable scalable and interoperable decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on the Bitcoin network. This innovation aims to unlock Bitcoin's potential for secure trading, borrowing, stablecoins, and more, without compromising its security or decentralization. The firm's investment strategy centers on supporting early-stage companies that are pioneering in the integration of ZK technology with Bitcoin. Alpen Labs co-led a strategic funding round in January 2025, raising $8.5 million to accelerate the development and mainnet launch of Strata BTC. This funding round was co-led by DBA Crypto and Cyber Fund, reflecting the firm's commitment to fostering innovation in the cryptocurrency space. Alpen Labs' portfolio includes a diverse range of companies contributing to the evolution of Bitcoin's financial infrastructure. Notable portfolio companies include Anchorage Digital, Chaos Labs, LayerZero, Liquity, Paxos, and Valantis. These investments underscore Alpen Labs' focus on supporting ventures that are at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies with Bitcoin to create a more robust and accessible financial system.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology startups
- Focus on Bitcoin and blockchain infrastructure
- Early-stage companies with scalable solutions
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Alpen Labs invest in?
Alpen Labs invests in Financial Services, Technology, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, and is based in Albany, United States. Alpen Labs is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Alpen Labs invest at?
Alpen Labs backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Series A, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.
Which regions does Alpen Labs invest in?
Alpen Labs invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Alpen Labs?
Team members listed for Alpen Labs include Simanta Gautam (Co-Founder & CEO) and Andrew Todd (Head of Marketing).
What companies has Alpen Labs invested in?
Alpen Labs's portfolio includes LayerZero, Paxos, Chaos Labs, Anchorage Digital, Liquity and Valantis.
How do I contact Alpen Labs?
Alpen Labs's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
