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Blockchain based world computer network.Overview
The DFINITY Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation based in Zurich, Switzerland, that oversees research centres in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Zurich. Our mission is to build, promote, and maintain the Internet Computer — and by doing so, improve the world. The Internet Computer extends the functionality of the internet from connecting billions of people to also providing millions of developers and entrepreneurs with a public compute platform — creating a revo-lutionary new way to build software, DeFi and open internet services. In turn, this generational shift in computing aims to return the internet back to its free and open roots.
Funding rounds
N/A USD 61,000,000
USD 61,000,000 ( )
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a16zcrypto | The blockchain-focused investment arm of Andreessen Horowitz. | Initial investment. | |
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Polychain Capital LLC | Hedge fund investing in cryptocurrencies. | Initial investment. |
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KR1 PLC | Crypto token investment company supporting early stage decentralised and open source blockchain projects. |
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#Hashed | Global, early stage venture fund focused on backing founders who are pioneering the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency. | |
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256 Ventures Ltd | Global cryptocurrency fund, investing in and managing a portfolio of diversified digital assets. |
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Multicoin Capital | Thesis-driven investment firm that invests in cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain companies. | Initial investment. |
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7Star Capital | Venture capital firm focusing on blockchain underlying technology and Web3.0 applications. | Initial investment. |
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Panda Capital | Research and community driven venture capital firm focusing on investments in infrastructure, middleware, DeFi and other Web 3.0 applications. | Initial investment. |
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Fork Ventures Pty Ltd | Investor in decentralised networks and digital assets. | Initial investment. |
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9Yards Capital Management LP | Private investment firm focused on foundational industries, beginning with fintech and supply chain tech. | Initial investment. |
Investment activity status
Active investor
Team
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Dominic Williams (founder) | ||
Jan Camenisch | |||
Ben Lynn | |||
Artia Moghbel | |||
Andreas Rossberg | |||
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Arthur Falls |