About Aria Emiko
Aria Emiko is a venture capital firm It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Blockchain Technology to High Tech and FinTech. Overall, Aria Emiko portfolio has seen 4 unicorns, 1 IPO and 8 acquisitions including key companies like Kraken, BlockFi and Impossible Foods.Key Metrics
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Aria Emiko's List of Top Investments
Aria Emiko has a portfolio of 50 companies, including 4 unicorns. Their most notable investments include Kraken and Ripple.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, China and 2 more locations. They have invested in Blockchain Technology, High Tech, FinTech and 16 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Aria Emiko:1. Kraken
Provider of a multi-asset trading platform. It is a multi-faceted company offering a range of services including cryptocurrency trading, asset management, and digital marketing solutions.
Key facts about Kraken
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Cheyenne (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $866M
- Employee Count: 1,170 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, InvestX and 128 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 20, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Ripple
Provider of blockchain and financial infrastructure solutions for cross-border payments and digital asset custody. The company offers payments, custody, and stablecoin solutions. These solutions enable the integration of blockchain and digital assets. The company aims to provide a simple, secure, and compliant way to modernize financial infrastructure.
Key facts about Ripple
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $853M
- Employee Count: 2,254 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, 27th Street Capital and 106 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 18, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. BlockFi
Online platform for trading, crypto-backed loans, interest accounts, and wallets. The platform tracks all the historical transaction details and assists in tax reporting. It also offers solutions for miners, exchanges, and Crypto ATMs. Its app is available for Android and iOS users.
Key facts about BlockFi
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Jersey City (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $466M
- Employee Count: 179 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Bracket Capital and 63 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jun 22, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. BitPay
App-based crypto payment management solutions for individuals and businesses. It allows merchants to accept Bitcoin payments for multiple goods and services. It provides hosted checkout, shopping cart plugins, billing solutions, mPOS app, and more. It offers consumers payment cards and a digital wallet for managing payments. Platform encourages users to enable two-factor authentication.
Key facts about BitPay
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Atlanta (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $103M
- Employee Count: 144 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, AME Cloud Ventures and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 02, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products. Its product catalog include meatballs, hotdogs, burgers, sausage, chicken nuggets, steak, and more.
Key facts about Impossible Foods
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Redwood City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series H
- Total Funding till date: $2.01B
- Employee Count: 452 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: equitywestsecurities.com, SeedFord Partners and 112 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Nov 17, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Unicorns in Aria Emiko's Portfolio
Aria Emiko has 4 unicorns in its portfolio - The Sandbox, dutchie, Kraken and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is The Sandbox. It became a unicorn in 2024, 2 years before Aria Emiko first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Aria Emiko's portfolio:
Filter this listTracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 | Online platform offering a user-generated metaverse with blockchain games for creative and immersive gaming experiences | 2018 | Hong Kong | Series B | kcwdxdv | ||
70 | Online marketplace for cannabis products | 2017 | Bend | Series D | bnrjtqq | ||
82 | Provider of a multi-asset trading platform | 2011 | Cheyenne | Series D | opvqzcy | ||
72 | Provider of plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products | 2011 | Redwood City | Series H | mcsdiqh |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Aria Emiko's Portfolio
1 of Aria Emiko's portfolio company became public - Edible Garden. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in May 2022 at marketcap of $42.3MHere are Aria Emiko's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 05, 2022 | - | - | 3227 |
Acquired companies in Aria Emiko's Portfolio
8 companies from Aria Emiko's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Bitwage in Nov 2025 by PayStand for $*****.Here are Aria Emiko's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 07, 2025 | - | - | 3818 | |
Oct 10, 2024 | - | - | 7109 | |
Sep 20, 2024 | - | - | 9518 | |
Dec 05, 2023 | - | - | 1297 | |
Oct 11, 2023 | - | - | 5369 |
