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# About Starke Finance
### Who We Are?
Starke Finance is a team of visionaries, technical experts and blockchain advocates building the bridge between traditional and decentralized finance.
* **Team Size:** Heartquartered in San Francisco Bay Area we formed a team of >5 members across multiple countries. Check detailed information about our team [here](https://starke.finance/company).
* **Expertise:** 20+ years combined in management, finance, blockchain and infrastructure.
### Our Journey
Our story began with a commitment to securing and decentralizing the Solana network. In 2023, we joined **Tour de Sun**, a Solana Foundation program onboarding independent validators. Since then, Starke Validator has grown into an institutional-grade staking service, meeting compliance standards and infrastructure best practices.
This validator foundation became the springboard for Starke Finance, [a vision](https://docs.starke.finance/vision-and-mission) we started to develop in stealth development mode in October 2024.
### Expanding Horizons
Recognizing the potential of the Solana ecosystem, we decided to diversify our project into distinct product lines, ensuring no aspect was deprioritized.
On one hand, we continue to develop Starke Validator, strengthening its foundation to enable the creation of Starke Finance. Our goal is to revolutionize the financial landscape, demonstrating that we can build a blockchain based asset management that merge the best qualities of traditional finance together with blockchain inherited properties.
But we won't stop there. Our vision is to enhance both the quality and variety of assets available on the platform. This includes incorporating tokenized securities such as stocks, ETFs, national bonds, indices, and other investment products, paving the way for a comprehensive and accessible financial ecosystem.
### Security and Compliance
We partner with a U.S.-based law firm, Goodwin Law, specialized in digital assets to ensure compliance with financial licensing requirements. Our infrastructure follows strict security standards, including **ISO 27001** and **SOC 2** certifications, reflecting our commitment to institutional-grade trust and reliability. Feel free to review for more information and request evidences [here](https://starke.finance/trust-center).
### Legal Entities
**StaRKe LLC** \
FinTech US California based entity registered in October 2024 serving as the core operating company of Starke Finance, providing staking services, infrastructure management and development of the FinTech platform that powers the broader ecosystem.
> **Address:**\
> 1401 21st St Suite R\
> Sacramento, California 95811\
> United States of America
**Starke Management, LLC**\
Asset Management firm registered in US Delaware that functions as the management company overseeing fund structures, handling governance, strategy, and administrative responsibilities for investment operations.
> **Address:** \
> 254 Chapman Rd, Ste 208 #24661\
> Newark, Delaware 19702\
> United States of America
**rkShares Blue Chip GP, LLC**\
Entity registered in US Delaware that acts as the general partner of rkShares Blue Chip, LP, holding fiduciary and decision-making authority for the fund investment strategy and operations.
> **Address:** \
> 254 Chapman Rd, Ste 208 #24660\
> Newark, Delaware 19702\
> United States of America
**rkShares Blue Chip, LP**\
Entity registered in US Delaware that acts as the limited partnership investment vehicle that pools investor capital, enabling participation in tokenized managed fund strategies under Starke Finance.
> **Address:** \
> 254 Chapman Rd, Ste 208 #24660\
> Newark, Delaware 19702\
> United States of America
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