About Candaq Fintech Group
Candaq Fintech Group is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. It is primarily based out of Berlin, Germany. As of Jul 2026, Candaq Fintech Group is an active investor, having invested in 19 companies, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Blockchain Technology to High Tech and FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Saviour Health A lot of funds co-invest with Candaq Fintech Group, with names like DFG sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Candaq Fintech Group has team of 3 people including 2 partners.Candaq Fintech Group's List of Top Investments
Candaq Fintech Group has a portfolio of 19 companies. Their most notable investments are in Glacier and Apron Network.Their portfolio spans across United States, Singapore, United Kingdom and 6 more locations. They have invested in Blockchain Technology, High Tech, FinTech and 8 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Candaq Fintech Group:
1. Litentry
Cross-chain identity aggregator built on Substrate. It enables DID aggregation, verification, and credit calculation or grading. It integrates all DID standards into a modularized identity model. These services can be widely implemented in DeFi, on-chain governance, and decentralized KYC.
Key facts about Litentry
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 17 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: UC Berkeley, Signum Capital and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 2020, $*****
2. Dephy
Manufacturer of wearable ankle exoskeleton systems providing powered walking assistance. The technology consists of hardware worn on the lower leg to offer a mechanical boost during each stride. By targeting the ankle, the system reduces the physical effort required for daily movement and supports users through various activities. The device integrates sensors to adapt to the wearer's walking pattern, aiming to improve comfort and energy levels throughout the day. This hardware is compatible with specific footwear and is intended for individuals seeking additional support for routine mobility.
Key facts about Dephy
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Boxborough (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 34 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Foresight Ventures, Waterdrip Capital and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 16, 2024, $*****
3. Subspace
Developer of a network providing infrastructure for decentralized AI applications. The network offers permanent data storage, data availability, and execution environments. It facilitates the development of AI-powered decentralized applications and agents. The network utilizes a consensus mechanism for transaction validation and settlement. It provides tools for developers to interact with the network.
Key facts about Subspace
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $37.4M
- Employee Count: 25 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Republic Capital, Eniac Ventures and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 01, 2022, $*****
Phala is a blockchain-based cloud computing network for running decentralized applications. It is a privacy protocol layer built for data protection and smart contracts. Features Polkadot - a multi-chain application to enable cross-chain registries & computation, Web3 Foundation for software development & research, and Parity for building Web 3.0.
Key facts about Phala Network
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Beijing (China)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $10M
- Employee Count: 24 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: SNZ, Optimista Capital and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 12, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. EMC
Provider of AI-powered network and infrastructure solution. It bridges computing power networks and AI applications, enabling decentralized AI and physical infrastructure networks. It connects diverse entities to enable seamless data exchange and processing.
Key facts about EMC
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $20M
- Investors: Amber Group, Faculty Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 29, 2024, $*****
Candaq Fintech Group's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Candaq Fintech Group has invested in 19 companies over the last 6 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 3 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Saviour Health and most recent follow-on round was in Subspace.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Candaq Fintech Group's Investments by Stage
Candaq Fintech Group has made 15 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.68M, 3 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $5.27M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $20M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 15 |
Series A | 3 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Candaq Fintech Group's Investments by Sector
Candaq Fintech Group has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Blockchain Technology, High Tech, Blockchain - Industry Applications, FinTech and Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 18 Tech companies, 15 Blockchain companies, 12 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 10 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Blockchain Technology | 13 |
High Tech | 13 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 8 |
FinTech | 6 |
Enterprise Applications | 5 |
Others | 9 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Candaq Fintech Group's Investments by Geography
Candaq Fintech Group has made most investments in United States (7), followed by Singapore where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 7 |
Singapore | 4 |
United Kingdom | 2 |
Canada | 1 |
China | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Candaq Fintech Group's recent investments
Candaq Fintech Group has made 3 investments in 2026 so far. Saviour Health and IO Trader are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Candaq Fintech Group:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 13, 2026 | United States | Series A | 3152 | [+5] | |
May 21, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series A | 9023 | [+5] | |
Mar 23, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9255 | [+3] | |
Dec 05, 2025 | United States | Seed | 1996 | [+1] | |
Oct 31, 2025 | Spain | Seed | 6426 | [+3] |
Team profile of Candaq Fintech Group
Candaq Fintech Group has a team of 3 members including 2 Partners located in Germany and Singapore. Candaq Fintech Group's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Candaq Fintech Group
Over the past 6 years, 165 investors have co-invested in Candaq Fintech Group's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Candaq Fintech Group: Foresight X, UOB and 12 others have invested in rounds before Candaq Fintech Group. There is 1 company where Foresight X has invested before Candaq Fintech Group and 1 company where UOB has invested before Candaq Fintech Group.
- Top Co-investors of Candaq Fintech Group: 123 investors entered a company along with Candaq Fintech Group. These include investors like DFG (5 companies).
- Invested after Candaq Fintech Group: A total of 28 investors have invested in Candaq Fintech Group's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Pantera Capital (1 company), Coinbase (1 company) and CRYPTO (1 company).
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