Summary

Lava.xyz has raised a total of $30 million to build the financial infrastructure for the Bitcoin standard, with $17.5M in new backing from a diverse group of institutional and individual investors who share a belief in a transparent, Bitcoin-native alternative to legacy finance. Notable new investors include representatives from Qatar Investment Authority, Stake, Visa, DST Global, 8VC, and leading Bitcoin educators and angels, joining earlier backers like Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and Peter Thiel. This capital will fuel Lava’s mission to empower Bitcoin holders to save in BTC and spend in dollars, without sacrificing security, self-custody, or transparency. CEO Shehzan Maredia emphasizes the unified conviction among investors for Lava’s vision to reshape financial freedom. As Lava continues to grow, it stands out as a user-first, technically sophisticated platform, building rails for a world where you can HODL Bitcoin and still live fully in dollars.

Who are the new investors in Lava.xyz’s latest funding round? * The latest round brought in $17.5M from investors such as Peter Jurdjevic (Qatar Investment Authority), Bijan Tehrani (Stake), Charlie Spears (Bitcoin educator), Jeremy Milo (angel investor), Jake Brown (early-stage Bitcoin investor), Quiet Capital, 8VC, DST Global, Terry Angelos (Visa), Aaron Suplizo (Square), and others.
How much funding has Lava.xyz raised to date? * Lava.xyz has raised a total of $30 million, including the most recent round and previous investments from Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, UTXO Capital, and prominent angels like Peter Thiel and Keith Rabois.
What is Lava’s mission with this new funding? * Lava aims to build the financial infrastructure for the Bitcoin standard, enabling users to save in Bitcoin, spend in dollars, and access secure, transparent financial tools without relying on legacy institutions.
What unites Lava’s investors? * According to CEO Shehzan Maredia, all investors share a strong conviction in Lava’s vision for a transparent, secure, and Bitcoin-native alternative to traditional finance.
Where can I learn more or get involved with Lava? * Visit https://www.lava.xyz/, check out their blog, or follow them on Twitter for updates and opportunities.

Quotable: “What unites them is simple: conviction in what we’re building. Let’s keep going.” — Shehzan Maredia, CEO

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Oct 2, 2025

Lava Has Raised $30M to Build the Financial System for the Bitcoin Standard

Shehzan Maredia

We’ve now raised $30 million in total financing to build the financial infrastructure for the Bitcoin standard. This milestone includes $17.5M in new participation from both institutional and individual backers who believe in a transparent and secure alternative to the legacy financial system.

Joining our cap table in this round are:

Peter Jurdjevic, representing Qatar Investment Authority
Bijan Tehrani, co-founder of Stake
Charlie Spears, Bitcoin educator
Jeremy Milo, Angel Investor
Jake Brown, early-stage investor in bitcoin companies
Lee Linden and Ben Mahdavi, Quiet Capital
Zach White, 8VC
Saurabh Gupta, DST Global
Terry Angelos, Head of Global Fintech at Visa
Aaron Suplizo, Square
And several others who share our long-term vision

They join our existing investors from the Seed and Series A—Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, and UTXO Capital—alongside investors like Keith Rabois, Joey Krug, Vinod Khosla, Peter Thiel, and operators from Square, Visa, Anchorage, Uber, and more. What unites them is simple: conviction in what we’re building. Let’s keep going.