Shield Secures $5 Million in Seed Funding on September 22, 2025

According to industry sources, Shield secured $5 million in seed funding on September 22, 2025. The round was led by a16z CSX, Coinbase, Factor Capital, Giant Ventures, and Bank of America, among others. Following this round, Shield's total funding to date amounts to $5 million.Shield is a crypto banking service provider specializing in cryptocurrency-based cross-border transaction services for importers and exporters, as well as offering compliance screening solutions. With the ongoing expansion of global trade and accelerated digital transformation, traditional cross-border payments face significant challenges such as low efficiency and high costs. By integrating cryptocurrency technology with traditional financial services, Shield delivers a more efficient and secure payment solution for international trade.Notably, this funding round attracted support from prominent venture capital firm a16z CSX, leading cryptocurrency industry player Coinbase, and traditional financial giant Bank of America. This demonstrates increasing recognition and confidence from traditional financial institutions in the cryptocurrency payments sector. The proceeds will enable Shield to further enhance its product capabilities, expand market share, and continue to strengthen its compliance framework, providing higher-quality financial services for global cross-border trade.