Compound

Software

@compoundfinance Website LinkedIn San Francisco, California, USA

About Compound

Compound is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies in a secure and efficient manner. It enables users to earn interest on their crypto assets and provides liquidity to the market through smart contracts.

Business Information

Target Customers

individual investors crypto traders institutional investors

Industry Categories

Software

Business Model

Revenue Model Transaction fees and interest spread

Pricing Strategy Variable interest rates based on supply and demand

Sales Channels direct, partnerships with crypto exchanges

Funding Timeline

Round	Date	Amount	Investors
Series A	Jun 28, 2025	$25.0M	a16zcrypto CSX

Founders

No founder information available.

Investors

a16zcrypto CSX

Venture Capital

Recent Mentions

Whale 🐳 @debottomcatcher

Jun 28, 2025

After 4 years, a16z just made another major move by depositing 300,000 $COMP (worth $13.76M) into Coinbase Prime. They've been a powerhouse in Compound's journey, from the $8.2M seed round to the $25M Series A. Now holding 1,344,957 $COMP, valued at $61.7M. Impressive commitment! https://t.co/GnBtOqgQYZ

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