C1 Fund Inc. Announces Investment in Kraken, Expanding Portfolio of Leading Digital Asset Companies

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C1 Fund Inc. (NYSE: CFND), a public closed-end investment fund providing investors access to private companies in digital asset services and technology, today announced its investment in Kraken, one of the world’s largest and longest-standing digital asset trading platforms (a.k.a. exchanges).

Founded in 2011, Kraken is recognized globally for its focus on security, transparency, and regulatory alignment. The company offers a broad suite of services, including spot and futures trading, staking and institutional custody solutions.

“Our investment in Kraken reflects the Fund’s commitment to identifying and investing in companies building the infrastructure for the digital asset economy,” said Elliot Han, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for C1 Fund Inc. “Kraken’s scale, innovation, and track record in security make it a strong fit for our portfolio.”

“We are pleased to welcome Kraken into the Fund’s curated portfolio,” said Dr. Najam Kidwai, Chief Executive Officer of C1 Fund Inc. “This investment underscores our disciplined approach—backing innovative companies with proven execution and institutional-grade governance.”

The addition of Kraken expands C1 Fund’s holdings in the private market leaders driving adoption of digital assets worldwide. Collectively, these companies represent investor opportunities at the intersection of traditional finance and the digital asset economy.

About C1 Fund Inc.

C1 Fund Inc. is a closed-end fund, incorporated in Maryland, based in Palo Alto, California, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CFND). C1 Advisors LLC, which is also based in Palo Alto, California, serves as the Fund’s investment adviser. The Fund’s investment objective is to maximize the portfolio’s total return, principally by seeking capital gains on the Fund’s equity and equity-related investments. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity and equity-linked securities of companies principally engaged in the digital assets services and technology sector. The Fund intends to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of up to 30 of what the Fund believes to be the top 30 digital assets services and technology companies, excluding companies whose business is principally administered in the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macao.

Investors should consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. The Fund’s prospectus, which has been filed with the SEC, contains this information and should be read carefully before investing.

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