At Abra, we’re making cryptocurrency investing simple. Abra operates an easy to use app - with 20 cryptos and 50 fiat currencies available. Users can buy, sell, store, and invest in cryptocurrencies, plus manage all crypto investments, in one single place. Our vision is an open, global financial system that is easily accessible to everyone.
Our Values
Embrace Transparency
Abra will be straightforward, transparent and honest with our customers, partners and employees.
Drive Towards Impact
Abra will have a positive impact on the lives of everyone in our ecosystem.
Focus on the User
We will put the user first. Get the user experience right and wow them and everything else is much easier.
Champion the Individual
We believe in the individual’s right to freely participate in all forms of commerce.
Encourage New Ideas
We believe that a diversity of ideas and backgrounds leads to better outcomes.
Think Long Term
Abra needs to be a sustainable business in order to add the most long term value.
Our Team
Abra was founded by Bill Barhydt, a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of payment experience. Our team is headquartered in Silicon Valley with an additional office in Manila, Philippines. Interested in working with us? View available openings ❯

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Our Directors and Advisors
Our History
2017
Announced 20 new cryptocurrencies in a single app
Announced support for ether, bitcoin, and over 50 fiat currencies
Announced Series B investment, adding new investors HCM International (Foxconn’s venture subsidiary), Ignia, and Silver8 Capital
Appeared on Apple Music’s “Planet of the Apps” show
Launched American Express Cards as a funding option in the U.S.
Launched Abra globally
Launched bitcoin
Launched over 50 currencies
2016
Launched Abra in the Philippines
Launched Abra in the US
2015
Won Launch Festival in San Francisco
Launched Abra Application in Beta for iOS and Android
Announced Series A investment, including partners such as First Round Capital, Ratan Tata, and American Express Ventures
Relocated 15 miles north to Mountain View, CA
2014
Founded in Saratoga, CA
Our Investors
Abra is supported by a world class group of technology and financial investors with a combined presence spanning North America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe.