Top 5 Cryptocurrency Startup Investors in Costa Rica (September 2026)

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• Hemi Labs — Hemi (https://hemi.xyz) is a modular protocol that integrates Bitcoin and Ethereum to amplify and extend the core capabilities of the two leading blockchain networks. This offers a novel perspective on blockchain interoperability and scaling by approaching Bitcoin and Ethereum as components of a single supernetwork. The result providessecurity that exceeds that of Bitcoin (“superfinality”) and new levels of blockchain programmability, portability, and potential. Hemi was co-founded by Jeff Garzik (former Bitcoin core developer) and Max Sanchez (inventor of the Proof-of-Proof consensus protocol), and is surrounded by a team of renowned blockchain engineers, strategic partners and investors.
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• Movement Labs — Movement Labs is on a mission to create a global community of Move Builders, working together to improve decentralized network user experience.

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• Obsidiam — Obsidiam is a fintech company that leverages blockchain technology to provide financial and commercial services in Latin America. Its services include cryptocurrency custody, exchange, escrow, and payments. The firm is based in San José, Costa Rica, and within the jurisdiction of Free Trade Zone companies. Obsidiam’s goal is to be a promoter ofblockchain technology for the benefit and inclusion of the Latin American community. Through its products, Obsidiam offers an ecosystem that allows users access and usability of cryptocurrencies as an investment tool, and most importantly, in their everyday lives: paying for goods and services, sending payments to friends and family, cashing in, and cashing out.

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• Obsidiam — Obsidiam is a fintech company that leverages blockchain technology to provide financial and commercial services in Latin America. Its services include cryptocurrency custody, exchange, escrow, and payments. The firm is based in San José, Costa Rica, and within the jurisdiction of Free Trade Zone companies. Obsidiam’s goal is to be a promoter ofblockchain technology for the benefit and inclusion of the Latin American community. Through its products, Obsidiam offers an ecosystem that allows users access and usability of cryptocurrencies as an investment tool, and most importantly, in their everyday lives: paying for goods and services, sending payments to friends and family, cashing in, and cashing out.
• Payments Way Solutions — Payments Way Solutions SAS is a Fintech company established in 2017, specializing in providing comprehensive payment solutions. The company offers a range of services including mobile applications, payment gateways, and POS terminals to facilitate seamless transactions for businesses. With a focus on innovation and technology, Payments WaySolutions SAS aims to enhance the efficiency of financial transactions in the digital age. Catering to a diverse clientele, the company is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and user-friendly payment solutions. With a team of 50 employees, Payments Way Solutions SAS continues to expand its services to meet the evolving needs of the financial services industry.

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• IMPESA — PCI-DSS certified. #MonibyteApp is the only app with a CryptoWallet and card controls! Kipo partnership with #PayPal. Monibyte for Business for corporations.
• Levita Magnetics — As a medical device start up, Levita Magnetics is passionate about developing innovative magnetic surgical platforms that serve as a catalyst in the continued evolution of less invasive surgery.The company's mission is to enhance patient outcomes by minimizing the footprint of surgical procedures across multiple indications and broadpatient populations. It's innovative magnetic surgical platform, called Magnetic Surgery®, is the next step in the evolution of less invasive surgery.

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• Coinpay.cr — Coinpay is the leading blockchain marketplace with a Crypto Exchange and Traded Wallet solution in the region. It was founded in Costa Rica in 2016 and offers an Ecosystem of blockchain services such as Exchange, Cards, Money Remittance, Escrow services and OTC thanks to its on site development team.
• ULTIMATE RECYCLER by Kashong LLC — Elimination of garbage landfills, forever, worldwide. ULTIMATE RECYCLER = 100% clean, Paris Agreement-compliant, total remediation of all post-recycled landfill waste and other toxic non-landfill materials while generating clean renewable electricity for local power grids. No incineration or combustion, no air effluents. Createswell-paid labor union jobs at each location. All processes commercially tested and patented. *** The ultimate "impact investment" -- Our company operates with "quadruple bottom-line" goals: (1) assist cash-poor municipalities, (2) create well-paid labor union jobs, and (3) provide a solid rate of return to our investing partners, all with the (4) cleanest & greenest, commercially-proven 21st century systems available. *** Partner inquires welcome.