We know what it’s like to build and invest on the frontier.
2003
HarvardConnection, later rebranded to ConnectU, is founded by Cameron, Tyler, and their classmate Divya Narendra. Facebook launches one year later at Harvard University.
2008
Cameron, Tyler, and Divya reach a settlement with Facebook, receiving $65 million in cash and Facebook stock.
2012
Cameron and Tyler establish Winklevoss Capital, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups.
2012
Winklevoss Capital begins purchasing bitcoin. At the time, the price of 1 bitcoin was less than $10 per coin.
2012
Winklevoss Capital accumulates 1% of the bitcoin supply.
2013
Cameron and Tyler file an S-1 with the SEC for the creation of the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust, the world’s first-ever bitcoin ETF.
2014
Winklevoss Capital invests in Gemini, a crypto platform founded by Cameron and Tyler with a unique focus on product, security, licensing, and compliance.
2015
Gemini launches. Hello world!
2016
Gemini becomes the world's first licensed exchange to offer ether for trading and custody.
2020
Cameron and Tyler write “The Case for $500k Bitcoin.” At the time, the price of 1 bitcoin was less than $12,000 per coin.
2021
Gemini raises $400 million at a $7.1 billion valuation.
2024
The SEC approves spot bitcoin ETFs.