Hashdex is a technology company.
Founded in 2018, Hashdex is a global pioneer in crypto asset management, helping innovative investors access the crypto economy through simple and secure products.
Hashdex has raised $25.0M across 1 funding round.
Hashdex has raised $25.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Hashdex is a global crypto asset management firm founded in 2018, specializing in regulated investment products like crypto index ETFs and ETPs that provide mainstream investors access to digital assets.[3][1][5] Its mission is to bridge traditional financial markets with the blockchain world, building pathways to prosperity by unlocking the crypto ecosystem through indexes, funds, and research powered by advanced technology.[3][2] Hashdex's investment philosophy centers on simple, secure products that empower participation in open blockchains for global growth, with key sectors in cryptocurrency indexes (e.g., Nasdaq Crypto Index), momentum factors, and multi-asset ETPs; it manages over $1.5B in assets as of September 2025 and influences the startup ecosystem by pioneering crypto ETFs and partnering with Nasdaq for benchmarks and education.[3][1][4] Products like HASH (Nasdaq Crypto Index ETP, $326M AUM, +97% 12m return) and HAMO (Crypto Momentum Factor ETP, $8.8M AUM, +77% 12m return) serve innovative investors, financial advisors, and institutions seeking regulated crypto exposure.[4]
Hashdex was founded in 2018 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by co-founders Marcelo Sampaio, Thiago Costa, and Bruno Caratori, who brought diverse expertise from technology, investment, regulation, and finance.[6][3][2] The idea emerged to bridge the gap between blockchain and traditional markets, starting with a seed round from top investors and stellar advisors, amid Brazil's fast-growing fintech scene.[2][1] Key evolution includes launching the world's first crypto index ETF in 2021 (HASH11), partnering with Nasdaq for the Crypto Index (NCI), and expanding globally with offices in São Paulo, Silicon Valley, California, Europe, and teams across Latin America, US, and Europe; pivotal moments feature HNCI as the first crypto ETF, European ETP listings, and awards like Hedgeweek's Best Index Fund.[3][5][1]
Hashdex rides the trend of crypto mainstreaming, enabling traditional investors to enter digital assets amid blockchain's unlock of global economic opportunity.[3][2] Timing aligns with regulatory maturation (e.g., ETF approvals, ETP listings post-2021), spot Bitcoin ETF momentum, and rising institutional adoption, fueled by market forces like DeFi growth and Nasdaq benchmarks.[3][1][5] It influences the ecosystem by setting standards for crypto indexes, educating professionals via Nasdaq curriculum, and expanding access in emerging markets like Latin America, positioning crypto as a core asset class alongside equities.[3][2]
Hashdex is poised for expansion with stablecoin focus, more ETP launches, and deeper US/Europe penetration, leveraging $1.5B+ AUM and momentum products amid crypto's maturation beyond speculation.[7][4][3] Trends like regulatory clarity, AI-blockchain integration, and tokenized assets will shape its path, potentially growing influence as the largest multi-asset crypto ETP provider in Europe and a bridge for global prosperity.[3][5] As a pioneer turning crypto into familiar investments, Hashdex exemplifies how regulated innovation opens the blockchain world to all.[3]
Hashdex has raised $25.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Hashdex's investors include Album VC, DGF Investimentos, Elephant Partners, Globo Ventures, monashees, Valor Capital Group, Guilherme Bonifacio, Pierpaolo Barbieri.
Hashdex has raised $25.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $25.0M Series A in May 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | $25.0M Series A | Album VC, DGF Investimentos, Elephant Partners, Globo Ventures, monashees, Valor Capital Group, Guilherme Bonifacio, Pierpaolo Barbieri |