The TIE

What The TIE does

The TIE (The Tie Inc.) is a New York-based, privately held provider of information services for institutional participants in the digital asset market. Founded in 2017 and headquartered at 555 Madison Avenue, New York, the company operates three core business lines. First, it hosts a portfolio of invitation-only institutional crypto conferences — The Bridge (annual flagship at Convene Brookfield Place, NYC, with 250+ institutions, 1,000+ attendees, and 100+ speakers), the Innovate series (including InnovateMiami 2026 during Consensus), and the Out East Summit — generating ticket revenue at $544.34 GA for institutions plus multi-tier sponsorship packages (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver). Second, it sells institutional-grade digital asset analytics and data redistribution services through The Tie Terminal (SIGDEV) platform, which exposes an API (v1, v2, v3) and serves nearly 100 leading crypto companies on subscription/recurring contracts. Third, since the January 2026 acquisition of Stakin, it operates non-custodial validator infrastructure across more than 40 proof-of-stake networks, monetized through usage-based fees on delegated staked assets; anchor use case is NASDAQ-listed Sharps Technology's delegation of 2M+ SOL.

The TIE's go-to-market is hybrid: event-driven for top-of-funnel and brand, paired with direct enterprise sales for analytics subscriptions and staking infrastructure. Customer segments are concentrated among traditional finance institutions (banks, asset managers, hedge funds, VCs, PE, allocators), token issuers (L1s, L2s, DeFi, RWAs, pre-TGE), crypto-native institutions, and service providers (custodians, law firms, infrastructure vendors). All conference tickets are approval-based, and service providers and token issuers are directed into sponsorship packages rather than individual ticket purchase. Revenue mechanics span one-time licensing (events), recurring subscriptions (analytics), and usage-based fees (staking). The company has raised $9 million in a March 2022 Series A led by Blizzard Fund, with participation from Gemini, GoldenTree, Hudson River Trading, Nexo, NYDIG, Republic Capital, and Triblock, and currently operates with 51-100 employees.

Name

The TIE

Legal name

THE TIE INC.

Website

https://thetie.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The TIE is a New York-based provider of institutional-grade digital asset analytics, data redistribution, and non-custodial validator infrastructure (Stakin, 40+ proof-of-stake networks). It serves banks, asset managers, hedge funds, token issuers, and crypto-native firms through analytics subscriptions, staking services, and invitation-only conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Institutional Digital Asset Analytics

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (5232), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutional API Connectivity, OMS/EMS & FIX Gateways (FSADAJAJ)

Keywords

• Institutional crypto conferences
• Digital asset analytics
• Validator infrastructure
• Proof-of-stake staking
• Crypto data services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conference Events (The Bridge, Innovate, Out East Summit): The TIE generates revenue by hosting premium institutional crypto conferences. Tickets are priced at $544.34 for General Admission (Institutions category). Service providers cannot purchase individual tickets and are encouraged to sponsor the event. Media tickets are provided free of charge upon approval. Sponsorship packages are available at multiple tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) with varying levels of exposure and benefits.
2. Institutional Solutions and Data Redistribution: The company provides institutional-grade digital asset analytics and infrastructure services, including data redistribution and token relations services, to nearly 100 leading crypto companies. Revenue is driven by increasing demand from the digital asset market.
3. Validator Infrastructure (Stakin by The Tie): Non-custodial validator infrastructure across proof-of-stake networks, enabling institutional clients to delegate tokens for staking and generate yield. Revenue is generated through fees on delegated staked assets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The TIE provides institutional-grade digital asset analytics, data redistribution, and token relations services to nearly 100 leading crypto companies. It also operates invitation-only institutional crypto conferences (The Bridge, Innovate series, Out East Summit) that convene traditional finance institutions and digital asset firms, and runs non-custodial validator infrastructure (Stakin by The Tie) across more than 40 proof-of-stake networks enabling institutional token delegation.

Product overview

The TIE is a provider of institutional-grade digital asset analytics and infrastructure services, operating primarily as a conference and event company for the digital asset ecosystem. The company offers a portfolio of products including The Bridge (an annual institutional crypto conference), the Innovate series of invitation-only events, and The Tie Stakin (non-custodial validator infrastructure supporting 40+ proof-of-stake networks). The company's data platform, The Tie Terminal (SIGDEV), provides API-based analytics services with v1, v2, and v3 versions. Solutions are used by nearly 100 leading crypto companies according to funding announcements. The company operates business-to-business event sponsorship, ticketing, and speaker programs targeting traditional financial institutions and digital asset firms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Bridge: Annual institutional crypto conference hosted in New York City, bringing together traditional finance institutions and digital asset firms
• InnovateMiami
• Innovate

Products and services

• The Bridge Conference Annual institutional crypto conference convening senior executives from traditional finance and digital asset firms to examine the convergence of institutional finance and digital assets. Features expert panels, formal presentations, and structured private meetings between token issuers and institutional participants.
• Innovate Series Invitation-only event series held during major industry events like Consensus, bringing together leading voices from the digital asset ecosystem for networking with top-tier industry professionals, expert-led panels, and 1:1 meetings with blockchain innovators.
• Out East Summit An upcoming 2026 summit listed as part of The Tie's event portfolio targeting institutional crypto participants.
• The Tie Terminal (SIGDEV) The Tie Terminal (also referred to as SIGDEV) is the company's analytics and data platform providing institutional-grade digital asset analytics and infrastructure services. API reference documentation provides authentication and endpoint access for v1, v2, and v3 versions of the data services.
• The Tie Stakin Non-custodial validator infrastructure service operated by The Tie that supports more than 40 proof-of-stake networks. Enables institutional clients to delegate tokens for staking purposes and yield generation.
• Institutional Solutions and Data Redistribution Institutional solutions including analytics, data redistribution, and token relations services for institutional participants in the digital asset market, serving nearly 100 leading crypto companies.
• The Bridge Tickets Ticket registration for The Bridge conference, available by attendee type including Institutions, Token Issuers, Service Providers, and Media. All tickets are approval-based with General Admission priced at $544.34.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solutions used by nearly 100 leading crypto companies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Sharps TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Sharps Technology, a NASDAQ-listed medical device company with a Solana digital asset treasury, announced a strategic collaboration with The TIE. Under the agreement, STSS delegates over 2 million SOL tokens to Stakin by The Tie, which operates non-custodial validator infrastructure across more than 40 proof-of-stake networks. As part of the collaboration, STSS management participates in The TIE's institutional events through 2026-2027 to engage with hedge funds, asset managers, banks, and ecosystem leaders.
• Stakin by The TiecoreTechnology or Integration · 25 February 2026Stakin by The TIE is The TIE's non-custodial validator infrastructure service that operates across more than 40 proof-of-stake networks, enabling institutional clients to delegate tokens for staking and yield generation. Used by Sharps Technology for SOL delegation.
• AleominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain partner and sponsor for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• Avalanche FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain partner for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• AztecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain partner for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• CantonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor and blockchain partner for The Bridge 2026. Sponsor of the conference Happy Hour Reception and the official afterparty.
• ether.fiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain partner for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• MidnightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain partner for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• MonadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain partner for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• NEARminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain partner for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• SuiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain partner for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• ZKsyncminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain partner for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• Algorand FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• AnchorageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• BitGominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• Digital AssetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• GK8 by GalaxyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• LMAX GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• Lowenstein Sandler LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for The Bridge 2026 conference.
• Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for The Bridge 2025 and 2026 conferences. Sponsor of the Happy Hour Reception.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheTIEIO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thetie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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