Universal

Universal

San Francisco, CA, USA
22 employees
Crypto
Series A · $9M

About Universal

Universal (universal.xyz) is a blockchain-based cross-chain trading platform that allows users to trade any token across any blockchain directly from their on-chain wallet, without bridges or centralized exchanges. It introduces "uAssets," a wrapped token standard that enables seamless cross-chain asset trading using ERC-20 infrastructure across DeFi protocols. The platform targets both institutional and retail users seeking efficient cross-chain liquidity.

Company details

Team Size22
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
IndustryCrypto

Funding

Total raised

$9M

Last stage

Series A

Investors

a16z
Coinbase Ventures
FFour Cities Capital
DData Tech Fund

Founders

JH

Jun Ho Hong

Leads protocol development.

AD

Austin Diamond

Former co-founder of Alongside and developer of the crypto asset index 'AMKT'.

XG

0xGaut (Gort)

Oversees the business aspects and operations of the project.

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.