💰 RootData Funding Report (4/16) - @glider_fi

🚀 Glider has raised $4M in a funding round to accelerate the development of its onchain crypto trading platform, which leverages chain abstraction and intent-based architecture to enable users to build, test, and execute automated strategies—without writing code.

The round was led by @a16zcrypto, with backing from @cbventures, @GSR_io and @UniswapLabsVC.—a concentrated group of top-tier investors with deep expertise in trading infrastructure, protocol strategy, and Web3 user experience.

· a16z crypto’s involvement signals strong conviction in Glider’s potential to redefine onchain trading UX through chain abstraction and automation. With a16z’s extensive experience in supporting modular infrastructure and intent-based architecture (e.g., their thesis around programmable liquidity and smart order flow), Glider is well positioned to benefit from both strategic guidance and long-term platform vision.

· Coinbase Ventures brings distribution and product alignment potential, especially valuable as Glider builds toward mass adoption. Their support opens up opportunities for wallet integrations, fiat-to-intent user flows, and closer alignment with Coinbase’s growing onchain product suite.

· GSR, one of the most experienced crypto market makers, offers deep operational support in liquidity, execution, and strategy modeling. Their presence as an investor can help Glider fine-tune its execution layer and potentially support real-time strategy testing with market-level efficiency.

· Uniswap Labs Ventures adds a critical layer of composability and ecosystem alignment. With Glider integrating across chains and protocols, access to Uniswap’s network, tooling, and design insights can enhance both strategy execution and DEX routing infrastructure—ensuring the product remains frictionless and intuitive.

💡 Together, this group of investors offers Glider not only a strong capital foundation, but also best-in-class support in trading technology, liquidity, protocol integration, and user onboarding—positioning it as a next-generation, no-code trading interface for the modular onchain future.