Timestamp, a regulated investment platform headquartered in Austin, Texas, officially launched on November 25 to connect Bitcoin-focused startups with investors worldwide.
The platform uses crowdfunding to make Bitcoin-related investments accessible to a broader audience, including non-accredited investors.
Timestamp Opens Doors: Can Everyday Investors Now Join the Bitcoin Startups Revolution?
It is open to accredited and non-accredited investors and will provide an alternative to traditional venture capital financing.
According to Timestamp, investors will receive ownership stakes in the startups they support, similar to traditional equity investing.
Dr. Arman Meguerian, CEO of Timestamp, emphasized the platform’s mission to open doors for everyday investors.
“We have entered a new era where highly coveted investment opportunities are no longer reserved for an exclusive network of insiders,” Meguerian said.
Timestamp enables users to explore curated offerings, interact directly with startup founders, and invest with low financial barriers.
The platform eliminates membership fees, sets minimal investment thresholds, and streamlines the process of reviewing projects, signing documents, and securely transferring funds.
For startups, Timestamp provides a simplified fundraising approach. Founders can promote their campaigns under crowdfunding regulations, increasing visibility while fostering a community of investors who are also supporters.
The platform charges a 7% commission only on successful campaigns. Founders can “soft launch” campaigns to gauge initial interest before proceeding to a full public launch after completing legal requirements.
“As a US-based platform registered with the SEC and FINRA, we operate within a clear regulatory framework while providing founders exposure to a global network of Bitcoin-focused investors,” Meguerian said.
Although the platform exclusively supports Bitcoin-based startups, investments are currently limited to fiat currency.
However, Timestamp plans to introduce Bitcoin payment options in 2025, pending regulatory approvals and collaboration with banking partners.
Bitcoin Innovation Booms: Can Timestamp’s Crowdfunding Platform Transform Startup Funding?
The Bitcoin space has seen rapid innovation since the introduction of the Ordinals protocol in 2023 and the approval of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024.
These developments have fueled institutional interest and catalyzed a surge in startups building solutions around Bitcoin’s network.
Its decentralized nature and limited supply continue to attract interest from individual and institutional investors.
Timestamp’s platform builds on this growing interest, offering investors tools and opportunities to back projects in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Five startups are live on the Timestamp platform, working on projects ranging from Bitcoin wallets and payment solutions to a Bitcoin-inspired augmented reality game.
Some of them include CASCDR, an AI service suite accepting Bitcoin payments; Jippi, a Pokémon GO-inspired Bitcoin education app; Lightning Bounties, a platform rewarding developers with Bitcoin; Shopstr, a decentralized marketplace on Nostr; and Sovereign, a wallet designed for Bitcoin users.
The launch comes amid a challenging fundraising environment for crypto startups.
According to a recent Galaxy Research, crypto ventures raised $2.4 billion from venture capital firms in Q3 2024, a 20% drop from the previous quarter.
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