Blockworks
Overview
Blockworks is a U.S.-based financial information company specializing in cryptocurrency and digital assets, providing news and events for institutional investors. Founded in 2018 by Jason Yanowitz and Michael Ippolito, the company has expanded its offerings to include data and software solutions, such as investor relations software, a data API, and a market research platform. Headquartered in New York City, Blockworks has grown to employ approximately 85 people as of 2024. The company's investment strategy focuses on early-stage investments in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors, with a particular emphasis on Web3 projects. Blockworks has made investments in companies like Web3Games, participating in a $4 million seed funding round in March 2022. The firm has also expanded its media offerings by acquiring The Breakdown podcast and The Drop NFT Media in 2024, aiming to enhance its podcast network and broaden distribution channels. Blockworks has demonstrated a strong track record in the cryptocurrency media and data space, raising a $12 million Series A funding round in May 2023, bringing its valuation to $135 million. In April 2026, the company secured a Series A extension, increasing its valuation to $192 million. This funding supports Blockworks' strategic shift from media operations to becoming a comprehensive data and intelligence platform serving institutional crypto market participants. The firm has also organized the Digital Asset Summit (DAS), an annual conference on institutional crypto adoption, featuring speakers from various sectors, including political figures, economists, and industry executives.
Investment Focus
- Focus on early-stage investments
- Emphasis on Web3 projects
- Interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors
- Alignment with Blockworks' strategic goals
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Blockworks invest in?
Blockworks invests in Financial Services, Technology, Media, Software, Education and Research, and is based in New York, United States. Blockworks is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Blockworks invest at?
Blockworks backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Blockworks invest in?
Blockworks invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has Blockworks invested in?
Blockworks's portfolio includes Web3Games.
How do I contact Blockworks?
Blockworks's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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