{"id":3057,"date":"2025-03-01T07:18:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T07:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptofunding.vc\/?p=3057"},"modified":"2025-03-01T07:18:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T07:18:39","slug":"raise-secures-63-million-to-revolutionize-payments-and-loyalty-with-blockchain-driven-gift-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptofunding.vc\/raise-secures-63-million-to-revolutionize-payments-and-loyalty-with-blockchain-driven-gift-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Raise Secures $63 Million to Revolutionize Payments and Loyalty with Blockchain-Driven Gift Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Raise Secures $63M to Lead the Future of Blockchain-Powered Payments and Loyalty<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raise, the global leader in gift cards and a pioneer in blockchain-driven payments, has successfully closed a $63 million funding round. Led by Haun Ventures, the round saw participation from industry giants including Amber Group, Anagram, Blackpine, Borderless Capital, GSR, Karatage, Paper Ventures, Pharsalus Capital, Selini Capital, Sonic Boom Ventures, the Web3 Foundation, and prominent investors such as Tekin Salimi, Raj Gokal, and Teddy Gorisse. This latest funding brings Raise\u2019s total capital to over $220 million, following investments from Accel, PayPal, and New Enterprise Associates (NEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRaise has fundamentally changed how consumers engage with gift cards\u2014this is about loyalty, spending power, and redefining retail currency, not just gift-giving,\u201d said George Bousis, Founder and CEO of Raise. \u201cFor over a decade, we&#8217;ve invested tens of millions to bring gift cards and loyalty programs on-chain. Now, we\u2019re committing nine figures over the next several years to fully realize this vision. Having been involved in blockchain and crypto from the start, we\u2019ve waited for the right regulatory environment and technological infrastructure to make this transformation possible. That time is now\u2014what once were obstacles are now opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raise will use the new funding to advance its proprietary blockchain-based Smart Cards and expand the Retail Alliance Foundation, a non-profit coalition uniting global retailers and brands to build a secure, interoperable, and fraud-resistant gift card network. Raise has already contributed its intellectual property to the Alliance and its blockchain network in collaboration with BFG Labs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Raise Holdings Ltd. The company\u2019s mission is clear: to redefine gift cards as a fully programmable, secure retail currency that fosters deeper brand-customer engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRaise is tackling a massive, outdated market with the perfect blend of industry expertise, infrastructure, and blockchain innovation,\u201d said Diogo Monica, General Partner at Haun Ventures. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just a bet on the future of gift cards\u2014it\u2019s an investment in a proven team solving a trillion-dollar problem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raise\u2019s blockchain initiatives are accelerating, starting with the upcoming integration of DOT Wallet through a strategic partnership with the Polkadot Community Foundation. This will enable seamless transactions within Raise\u2019s ecosystem. Additionally, the company has partnered with WalletConnect to integrate its platform with top digital wallets, including Coinbase, MetaMask, Phantom, Trust, and others soon to be announced. Raise is also expanding its B2B partnerships, collaborating with major financial institutions and loyalty programs such as Citi Bank and BILT Rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of its rapid growth, Raise has appointed an exceptional Board of Directors, featuring Marco Santori (former CLO at Kraken, ex-President of Blockchain.com), George Ruan (co-founder and former CEO of Honey), Matt Maloney (founder and former CEO of GrubHub), and Bjorn Wagner (CEO of Parity Technologies). Their leadership will be instrumental in driving Raise\u2019s mission forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With global gift card sales projected to surpass $2.3 trillion by 2030, the industry has evolved beyond simple transactions into a cornerstone of modern retail. Since its inception, Raise has facilitated over $5 billion in transactions for nearly 7 million users and 1,000+ retail partners, continually setting the standard for innovation. Now, with blockchain-powered gift cards, Raise is leading the charge in reshaping how consumers use, value, and trust digital payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The future of gift cards is here\u2014and Raise is making it happen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raise Secures $63M to Lead the Future of Blockchain-Powered Payments and Loyalty Raise, the global leader in gift cards and a pioneer [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3058,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-funding-round","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Raise Secures $63 Million to Revolutionize Payments and Loyalty with Blockchain-Driven Gift Cards - 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