SurfSurf (Surf Copilot) is an AI-powered Web3 research platform that aggregates on-chain data, curated feeds and social sentiment to deliver concise, actionable crypto research. Launched in beta as “Crypto’s Ultimate AI,” it is promoted as an institution-grade crypto copilot and has notable backing and community activity.
Fundraising
$15M
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Total raised
$15M
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Undisclosed
Dec 10, 2025
Lead Investors
Team
Ryan LiCo-Founder
Wilson WeiCo-Founder
Shiyu ZhangCo-Founder
Zhimao LiuCo-Founder
Diego AlvarezHead of Marketing
Zeshi D.Product Lead
News & Prediction
News
PANEWS
Deconstructing the ambitions behind Surf's funding: It aims to become the "data hub" of the Crypto AI ecosystem.
Surf secures $15M funding led by Pantera, with Coinbase Ventures and DCG; AI crypto research tool integrates 40+ chains, 100K+ KOLs, 200+ indicators, penetrates 80% top institutions in 5 months with million ARR.
PANEWS
Debunking the AI illusion: What makes Surf, which just secured $15 million in funding, a company with a significant background?
Surf raised $15M from Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, DCG. Crypto-specific AI platform by ex-BitTorrent CTO Ryan Li outperforms LLMs on CAIA benchmark, tracks 40+ chains, has 80K users, $1M+ ARR. Surf 2.0 upcoming; no token plans.
BLOCKBEATS
Surf Completes $15M Funding Round to Expand First AI Model Built Specifically for Digital Assets
Surf raised $15M led by Pantera Capital, with Coinbase Ventures and DCG, to build Surf 2.0 and SOC 2-compliant Surf Enterprise; Surf 1.0 topped CAIA benchmark, outperforming GPT/Grok by 4x.