Tether Reveals Growing Portfolio of Over 120 Venture Investments

ether, the issuer behind USDT, is pulling back the curtain on its growing investment arm. The company has revealed part of its venture portfolio, which includes more than 120 companies across various sectors. These investments were made using profits—not stablecoin reserves—and reflect Tether’s broader ambitions beyond just digital currency.

Good to know

• Tether used $13.7 billion in 2024 profits to fund its venture portfolio.
• The firm has backed over 120 companies, including Rumble and Juventus.
• Its focus includes decentralization, energy, AI, and Bitcoin infrastructure.

Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, shared the update in a post on X, stating that the portfolio is expected to expand even more in the coming months and years. He emphasized that these moves are part of Tether Investments, a division fully separate from USDT reserves.

“Today Tether publishes (a portion) of its investment/venture portfolio. Overall Tether group invested in more than 120+ companies and this number is expected to grow significantly in the next months and years,” Ardoino said. “These investments have been made with Tether’s own profits ($13.7 billion in 2024), outside of USDT (and other stables) reserves and are part of Tether Investments arm.”

The portfolio spans industries from blockchain to biotechnology. Some of the more recognizable names include video platform Rumble, medical tech innovator Blackrock Neurotech, and Bitcoin-focused treasury firm Twenty One. Tether has also backed Crystal Intelligence, which specializes in blockchain analysis, and maintains a presence in the sports world through support of European football club Juventus.

Tether Ventures says its strategy revolves around supporting projects that reduce centralized control, promote privacy, and improve global access to financial tools. It is placing capital into areas like renewable energy, payments, tokenization, and agriculture—with the goal of building systems that give users more independence.

The firm stated:

“Our focus spans critical sectors including payment infrastructure, renewable energy, Bitcoin, agriculture, artificial intelligence, and tokenization. Our capital is not merely financial; it is a catalyst for change. We back projects that reduce reliance on centralized systems, promote privacy, and empower individuals globally. Through strategic investments and partnerships, we are actively shaping a more resilient and equitable world.”