Grvt, a decentralized exchange and investment marketplace built on the ZKsync Stack, has successfully closed a $19 million Series A funding round. The platform aims to merge institutional-grade performance with retail accessibility through its zero-knowledge proof-based architecture. Grvt’s core value proposition centers on addressing two critical pain points in decentralized finance: miner extractable value (MEV) and regulatory compliance complexities.
The funding will accelerate development of Grvt’s hybrid exchange model, which combines off-chain matching with on-chain settlement via zero-knowledge proofs. This architecture promises to eliminate front-running opportunities while maintaining full transparency for settlement verification. The platform’s design specifically targets institutional participants requiring robust compliance features without sacrificing decentralization principles.
Grvt’s infrastructure leverages ZKsync’s Layer-2 scaling technology to achieve high-throughput trading with minimal gas fees. The exchange will feature traditional finance-style interfaces alongside advanced trading tools, bridging the gap between conventional finance and decentralized protocols. This approach positions Grvt to capture growing institutional demand for on-chain trading solutions that meet regulatory standards while preserving user privacy through zero-knowledge cryptography.
The successful funding round demonstrates strong investor confidence in ZK-based trading solutions as the next evolution in decentralized exchange infrastructure. Grvt’s team comprises veterans from both traditional finance and blockchain development, bringing together expertise in market structure and cryptographic innovation.
