Zerohash seeks $1.5B+ funding after Mastercard exit

Zerohash seeks funding at a $1.5B+ valuation after Mastercard dropped investment plans and acquired BVNK. The firm remains independent and continues to attract investor interest.

Zerohash, a Chicago-based crypto infrastructure provider, is seeking to raise new capital at a valuation exceeding $1.5 billion. This move follows Mastercard's decision to withdraw from investment plans after acquiring BVNK for $1.8 billion. Previously, Zerohash was in talks to raise $250 million at a $1.5 billion valuation, with earlier acquisition discussions reportedly valuing the company at up to $2 billion. Despite Mastercard’s exit, Zerohash remains independent and continues to attract strong investor interest, driven by growing demand for stablecoin, tokenization, and brokerage infrastructure. Serving major financial institutions and millions of users globally, Zerohash offers APIs and developer tools that enable banks, brokerages, and fintech firms to integrate digital asset services without building their own blockchain infrastructure. The latest funding round could further solidify Zerohash’s position among leading private digital asset firms.