Alpen Labs

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.