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El Zonte Capital is an El Zonte, El Salvador-based venture capital fund that invests in early-stage Bitcoin and cryptocurrency startups focused on advancing the Lightning Network and foundational digital asset infrastructure. The firm provides strategic capital to companies developing cryptocurrency exchanges, payment processors, security solutions, and payroll services designed to integrate digital assets into everyday economic transactions. At its initial launch, the firm operated with a $5 million committed capital seed-stage fund to back emerging blockchain enterprises and support circular economies. Prior to establishing this specific vehicle, the general partners had collectively made venture investments in over 15 different cryptocurrency firms since 2013. The firm's associated portfolio includes prominent digital asset platforms and infrastructure providers such as Kraken, Swan Bitcoin, Bitfinex, BitPay, and Casa. El Zonte Capital was founded in 2022 by Max Keiser, Stacy Herbert, and Cory Klippsten.
El Zonte Capital has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $4.0M Other Equity in Galoy in August 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2022 | Galoy | $4.0M Other Equity | MAX Webster | AlphaPoint, Kingsway Capital, Timechain, Trammell Venture Partners, Valor Equity Partners |
