Coinbase
#3 on Setter30 Most recent: Q1 2021Coinbase is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2012 that enables retail and institutional investors to buy, sell, and store digital currencies. The company operates as a remote-first organization with over 100 million users globally and serves as a major platform for cryptocurrency trading and custody.
Public Company
Coinbase is publicly traded
Listed directly on April 14, 2021
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under COIN.
Overview
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2012
Employees
4,951
Total Funding
$505.6M
6 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$8B
October 30, 2018
Funding
Total raised $505.6M across 6 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series E
Date
October 30, 2018
Amount
$300M
Valuation
$8B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2018 | Series E | $300M | $8B | Tiger Global |
| August 10, 2017 | Series D | $100M | $1.6B | IVP |
| January 2015 | Series C | $75M | — | DFJ Growth |
Funding by Round
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Valuation Trajectory
Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.
Entry · Series A
$0.0B
May 2013
Coinbase today
$8B
Oct 2018 · latest mark
Coinbase multiple
400x
valuation uplift since first round
Y-axis is logarithmic. Hollow dots = estimated valuations. Does not represent realized investor returns.
Leadership
Brian Armstrong
Co-founder & CEO
Emilie Choi
President & COO
Alesia Haas
CFO
Paul Grewal
Chief Legal Officer
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
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Coinbase Investment FAQ
Coinbase FAQ
Yes, Coinbase is publicly traded under the ticker symbol COIN on the NASDAQ. The company went public in April 14, 2021.
Coinbase trades under the ticker symbol COIN on the NASDAQ. It began trading in April 14, 2021.
Coinbase (COIN on the NASDAQ) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker COIN to place an order.
Coinbase went public in April 14, 2021 via direct_listing, with an offering valuation of approximately $8B. Coinbase completed a direct listing on NASDAQ on April 14, 2021 under ticker COIN with an initial valuation of $86 billion. The company's reference price of $250 per share quickly surged to an opening of $381, demonstrating strong investor demand for cryptocurrency exchange exposure.
Coinbase raised $505.6M across 6 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Coinbase was founded by Brian Armstrong in 2012.
Coinbase is headquartered in Remote-first company.
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