Jared Spool

Spool DAO gives Fireblocks' institutional clients direct access to its expansive roster of customizable DeFi tools

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spool DAO (https://enterprise.spool.fi), or Spool, the DeFi platform allowing institutions and users to build customizable, risk-managed crypto products, has integrated Fireblocks (http://www.fireblocks.com) to its platform to create an enhanced gateway into DeFi. Fireblocks' more than 1,800 institutional customers can now connect their Fireblocks vaults to build tailored decentralized products manually or automate process flows through an API using Spool's infrastructure. The integration also enables institutions to use Spool's SDK and API to create white-labeled DeFi products for their own clientele, with Blocktrade (https://blocktrade.com/) being the first customer to do so.

Key Points: 
  • Spool DAO, or Spool, the DeFi platform allowing institutions and users to build customizable, risk-managed crypto products, has integrated Fireblocks to its platform to create an enhanced gateway into DeFi
    Despite the institutional interest in DeFi, the sector still has major hurdles preventing meaningful adoption despite its flexibility and perks.
  • Even for crypto-native institutions, DeFi represents a step beyond their capabilities due to its technical, financial, and regulatory complexities requiring expert-level guidance.
  • Without a clear entry path, the chances of institutions diving head-first into DeFi considerably diminish, leaving them unable to reap its benefits.
  • "We're excited to work with Spool and continue to extend our DeFi offerings to the market."

SPOOL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF SPOOL VENTURES AND SPINDLE, SPOOL FOR STARTUPS

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Spool, one of the fastest-growing creative marketing and communications agencies in the country, has announced the launch of two new business units to bolster the agency's footprint within the VC and startup space.

Key Points: 
  • Spool Ventures is the agency's investment arm which has made both capital and sweat-equity investments in a portfolio of startups and VC funds with a lens towards impact and equity.
  • Both Spool Ventures and Spindle will concentrate on investing and working with startups run by women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented founders and leaders.
  • To-date, as an LP in four venture capital funds, Spool Ventures has invested in over 25 startups and high-growth brands.
  • The funds Spool Ventures has invested in includes Silicon Road Ventures, Supply Change Capital, Portfolia's Food and AgTech Fund and Portfolia's Green and Sustainability Fund.

Spool Named to Inc. Magazine's List of 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the United States

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Spool was listed as the 940 overall fastest-growing private company in the country, positioning it within the top 20% of the overall Inc. 5000 list. Additionally, the Chicago-based creative marketing and communications agency was ranked as the 71st fastest growing company within the marketing space and 46th overall in Chicago where the agency's headquarters reside. The Inc. 5000 list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Key Points: 
  • The Inc. 5000 list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segmentits independent businesses.
  • For Spool to be named among some of the most innovative and successful companies in the nation means our promise is being kept."
  • In addition, Spool was previously listed as #20 on Inc. Magazine's 2022 list of Midwest Region's Fastest Growing Companies.
  • Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States.

Spiffy Spools Honored with 'Best of Houzz in Customer Service' for Second Consecutive Year

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Spiffy Spools has been honored with this award for the second year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Spiffy Spools has been honored with this award for the second year in a row.
  • The 'Best Of Houzz' badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography.
  • Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2021.
  • Spiffy Spools holds a 100% customer satisfaction record on Houzz with all 5-star rated reviews from happy clients.