Lyra
Spend crypto anywhere online
Y CombinatorSummer 2022ActiveConsumerCrypto / Web3ConsumerNFT
What they do
Problem
Crypto holders struggle to spend cryptocurrency easily on everyday online purchases and subscriptions that require card payments.
Solution
Lyra provides a crypto-funded virtual card platform and Chrome extension that lets users create and use virtual cards funded with cryptocurrency for online transactions.
Who it's for
Consumers and crypto users who want to pay online with their cryptocurrency.
Founders
Griffin Wheeler
Founder
Software developer turned serial entrepreneur. Previously: Founder & Lead Developer of a seven-figure software development company with a community of over 12,000 users Currently: Building Lyra, a crypto payment solution
Company timeline
- Founded2021
- YC batchSummer 2022
- StatusActive
- Team size3 people
- LocationNew York, NY, USA; Houston, TX, USA; Remote
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