Introduction
KuCoin was founded in 2017 by Kent Li. It has its headquarter in Mahé, Seychelles.
KuCoin is a global cryptocurrency exchange for numerous digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Launched in September 2017, KuCoin has grown to become one of the most popular crypto exchanges and already has 10 million registered users across 207 countries and regions around the world.
Known as "People’s Exchange", KuCoin operates inSeychelles, providing users with 24/7 multi-language customer services. Meanwhile, KuCoin has established about 19 local communities in North America, Europe, SEA and other regions, providing users with highly localized services. As the home of crypto gems, KuCoin has supported over 420 projects with 790+ trading pairs. A number of projects like ICP, BOSON, AERGO, RNDR and DAO had primary listing on KuCoin.
In November 2018, KuCoin announced $20 million (USD) round A funding from IDG Capital and Matrix Partners. In 2021, Forbes Advisor named KuCoin as one of the Best Crypto Exchanges.
Mission
The mission of KuCoin is to facilitate the global free flow of digital value.
Why KuCoin?
KuCoin believes that technological progress will revolutionize the way we create and distribute value. One day, everyone will be involved with crypto.
Funding
KuCoin has raised a total of $20M in funding over 1 round and is funded by 4 investors.
Below, are the details of the different rounds of funding received by KuCoin.
Funding Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors |
Series A | $20M | 4 | IDG Capital
Matrix Partners
NEO Global Capital (NGC) |
Acquisitions
KuCoin has made no acquisitions yet.
