GSR Leads $100M Private Placement into Nasdaq-listed Upexi, Inc. to Back Solana-Based Treasury Strategy

[PRESS RELEASE – NEW YORK, NEW YORK, April 21st, 2025]

GSR, a number one crypto buying and selling and funding agency, at present introduced it has anchored a $100 million non-public funding in public fairness (PIPE) into Upexi, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPXI), a model proprietor specializing within the growth, manufacturing, and distribution of shopper merchandise. The funding follows Upexi’s announcement of a strategic shift towards a cryptocurrency-based treasury technique aimed toward producing long-term appreciation and yield for shareholders. Upexi has dedicated to the institution of a Solana treasury technique that features the buildup and staking of Solana.

The funding underscores GSR’s confidence in Solana as a number one high-performance blockchain and GSR’s mission to bridge the hole between conventional capital markets and the digital asset ecosystem.

“This funding highlights the rising demand for environment friendly, safe entry to high-quality crypto property in public markets,” stated Brian Rudick, Head of Analysis at GSR. “Solana’s pace, scalability, and vibrant developer ecosystem make it a super basis for long-term progress and we’re honored to assist speed up the combination of digital property into institutional portfolios.”

“We’re proud to guide this funding and help a daring technique centered round Solana, reflecting our deep perception in the way forward for DeFi and our dedication to rising the crypto ecosystem at each stage,” stated Jakob Palmstierna, President, GSR. “At GSR, we again founders, protocols, and builders not simply with capital, however with experience, liquidity, and actual long-term help. It is a significant step ahead – and only one a part of our broader mission to assist unlock the complete potential of digital property.”

“It’s encouraging to see establishments exploring blockchain infrastructure in significant methods,” stated Lily Liu, President, Solana Basis. “GSR and Upexi’s announcement highlights rising curiosity in utilizing Solana for real-world monetary functions, and it’s one other sign of how conventional finance and DeFi are beginning to intersect.”

GSR continues to spend money on the broader digital asset ecosystem, providing capital options, liquidity, and strategic advisory providers to companions in any respect levels of progress.

About GSR

The GSR Group brings over a decade of expertise as a number one digital asset liquidity supplier and multi-stage investor. Our full-spectrum providing contains OTC buying and selling, market making, and treasury administration. Deeply embedded within the digital asset ecosystem, we work with token issuers, institutional traders, and top-tier buying and selling venues. Past capital, we ship strategic perception, deep liquidity, and long-term partnerships to the founders, protocols, and platforms shaping the way forward for crypto markets.

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