Exclusive: Stripe-backed blockchain startup Tempo raises $500 million round led by Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital and Greenoaks

business • 10/17/2025

The Series A values the Matt Huang-led Tempo at $5 billion and includes participation from Sequoia, Ribbit, and SV Angel.

The round values Tempo at $5 billion, representing one of the highest valued blockchain venture rounds over the past few years. Sequoia, Ribbit Capital, and Ron Conway’s SV Angel also participated, according to two of the people. Paradigm and Stripe ... [2777 chars]