Private Investment Firm

GSR

Investment Details

Investor Type
Private Investment Firm

Asset Class Focus
Crypto

Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed

Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Singapore, China, France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, South Korea, Netherlands, Malta, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Bermuda

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Asset Management
  • Investment Management
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Blockchain
  • Digital Assets
  • Trading
  • Risk Management
  • Structured Products
  • Liquidity Provision
  • Market Making
  • Over-the-Counter Trading
  • Derivatives
  • Treasury Management

Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 2013

GSR is a global cryptocurrency trading firm specializing in market making, algorithmic trading, and liquidity provision for digital assets. With over a decade of experience, GSR offers strategic support from early concept to token launch, helping teams define their edge, shape their positioning, and go to market with confidence. They invest early and stay involved, backing visionary teams with capital, market expertise, and a full stack of support to help them scale smarter. GSR is actively involved in every major sector of the digital asset ecosystem, working with token issuers, institutional investors, miners, and leading trading venues.

GSR's suite of services includes over-the-counter (OTC) trading, derivatives, and market making. As one of the most established liquidity providers in digital assets, GSR partners with leading projects and marketplaces to deliver stable and scalable markets. They bring over a decade of market expertise, having pioneered many industry firsts in crypto options and derivatives. GSR helps teams strengthen their financial foundation through tailored treasury management strategies—from optimizing capital allocation and liquidity planning to implementing robust risk mitigation frameworks.

In October 2025, GSR announced it had executed a purchase agreement to acquire Equilibrium Capital Services, LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA, based in Portland, Oregon. This transaction, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, is intended to expand GSR’s U.S. services and develop additional regulated capabilities for institutions. This move underscores GSR's commitment to enhancing its global presence and providing comprehensive services to its clients.

GSR has also secured regulatory approvals in key markets, including the United Kingdom and Singapore. In January 2025, GSR Markets UK received regulatory approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allowing the company to operate as a licensed crypto asset business. This approval makes GSR the first crypto liquidity provider to achieve dual regulatory authorization from both the FCA and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). These approvals enable GSR to facilitate services such as over-the-counter (OTC) and programmatic execution trading for clients in these regions, reflecting the firm's dedication to compliance and regulatory standards in the cryptocurrency industry.

Requirements
  • Active involvement in the digital asset ecosystem
  • Focus on market making, algorithmic trading, and liquidity provision
  • Commitment to regulatory compliance in key markets
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Portfolio Companies
  • IDA Finance Hong Kong Ltd
  • Dare Market
  • Turtle Club
  • Equilibrium Capital Ltd
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