Zcash Co.

Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses zero-knowledge proofs to enable fully encrypted transactions.

Fintech & Insurtech
Active
Seed Boulder, United States Founded 2016
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Last updated 2026-08-11
Total raised
$3.0M
Last: Seed 2018-05
Stage
Seed
Founded
2016
Headcount
HQ
Boulder, United States
Sector
Fintech & Insurtech

About

Zcash is a decentralized, open-source cryptocurrency that offers optional anonymity for transactions. It utilizes zk-SNARK zero-knowledge proof technology, allowing network nodes to verify transactions without revealing sensitive information like sender, recipient, or amount. While transactions are recorded on a public blockchain, Zcash provides users with control over their privacy, enabling them to choose between transparent and shielded addresses. The company behind Zcash, originally known as Zcash Company, rebranded to Electric Coin Company (ECC) and later, its core development team formed Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL).

Funding history · 3 rounds · $3.0M total

2018-05
Seed Undisclosed
27th Street Capital
2016-09
Undisclosed Round $2.0M
★ Digital Currency Group (DCG)
2016-03
Seed $1.0M
★ Pantera Capital

Team · 7

Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Founder · CEO
Eli Ben-Sasson
Founder · Founding Scientist
Eran Tromer
Founder · Core Cryptographer
Andy Murray
Chief Financial Officer
David Campbell
Chief Operating Officer
Nathan Wilcox
Chief Technology Officer
Josh Swihart
Senior Vice President Growth, Product Strategy and Regulatory Affairs

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Fintech & Insurtech
Technologies
Target customers

Tags

cryptocurrencyprivacy-coinblockchainfintechzero-knowledge-proofs
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External links

Websitez.cash/
X / Twittertwitter.com/zcash

Identifiers & details

Legal nameZerocoin Electric Coin Company, LLC
Founded2016