Founded
2020 (Zap founded 2017)
2020 (Zap founded 2017)
CEO
Jack Mallers
Jack Mallers
Status
Private
Private
Valuation
~$400M+ (Estimated based on Series B)
~$400M+ (Estimated based on Series B)
Founders
Jack Mallers
Jack Mallers
Key Leadership
Jack Mallers (CEO), various Bitcoin-native engineering leads.
Jack Mallers (CEO), various Bitcoin-native engineering leads.
Category
Payments, Remittances, Lightning Network Utility
Payments, Remittances, Lightning Network Utility
Regulatory Status
Registered MSB; Operates under Zap Solutions licensure.
Registered MSB; Operates under Zap Solutions licensure.
BTC Holding
Undisclosed but a 3rd party treasury tracker reports a Bitcoin holding of approximately 1500 BTC
Undisclosed but a 3rd party treasury tracker reports a Bitcoin holding of approximately 1500 BTC
Website
strike.me
strike.me
Product Ecosystem
Strike specializes in global payments and remittances. Their “Send Globally” feature leverages the Lightning Network to convert fiat currency into Bitcoin, transmit it instantly across borders, and convert it back to local fiat, bypassing legacy banking fees.
Open Source / Tech
- LND Contributions (Zap)
- Strike API (Merchant Tools)
Standards
- Lightning BOLT Network
- Taproot Assets (Future integration)
Connection & Network
Strike gained global recognition for its role in El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption. They are deeply connected with major retailers (via Shopify/NCR partnerships) and are expanding rapidly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America via regional payment partners.
| Invested Amount | ~$100M+ Total (Last Round: $80M Series B) |
| Lead Investors | Ten31, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wyoming |
| Past Founder Success | Jack Mallers (Deep family history in Chicago finance and futures trading) |
| Subsidiaries | Zap Solutions |
| Companies Founded by Team | 1 (Zap/Strike) |
| Other Team Investments | Jack Mallers is an outspoken advocate/investor in the Bitcoin protocol layers. |