The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Space Station, founded and led by the Winklevoss brothers, announced on Thursday evening that it has secured a $100 million investment from the venture capital fund Winklevoss Capital Fund, led by crypto billionaire Tyler Winklevoss. Following the announcement, the company's stock price surged by 22% in pre-market trading.
Gemini CEO Tyler Winklevoss stated in a release, "We believe the market has significantly undervalued Gemini. This investment will propel the company into its next phase of growth. Gemini has already achieved several critical milestones in product development and regulatory compliance, enabling our evolution from a crypto company to a market company. This funding will advance that vision and lay the groundwork for Gemini's long-term success."
Gemini also reported a first-quarter loss per share of $0.93, which was better than market expectations. According to FactSet data, analysts had anticipated a loss per share of $1.03. Additionally, revenue of $50.3 million exceeded the expected $47.9 million.
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