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Ekiden Raises $2.0M

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Ekiden, a next-generation decentralized exchange (DEX) on Aptos, has secured $2.0M in Seed funding from a notable roster of investors. The capital infusion will support the platform's ambition to redefine on-chain trading.

The Seed round saw participation from Unicorn Factory Ventures, P2 Ventures, GSR, Pyth, Aptos, and LayerZero. Ekiden aims to deliver the fastest, fairest, and most liquid on-chain trading experience with ultra-low fees and MEV resistance by combining a central limit order book (CLOB), perpetual futures, and a virtual AMM (vAMM).

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ESG · May 4, 2026

Ekiden Raises $2M Seed at $20M Valuation for On-Chain Trading 2026 https://lnkd.in/dbbBGPNA Ekiden has raised $2 million in seed funding at a $20 million valuation from Unicorn Factory Ventures and P2 Ventures, targeting institutional-grade on-chain derivatives trading.

The 4 May 2026 fundraise draws angel backers tied to GSR, Pyth, Aptos, and LayerZero. Read the full article on Business 2.0 News #ekiden #raises #2m #seed #20m #valuation

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