Filament

Blockchain-based tech provider for the Internet of Things

Overview

Details

Filament is a decentralized IoT software stack that uses the Bitcoin blockchain to enable devices to hold unique identities on a public ledger. It creates a smart device directory, allowing IoT devices to securely communicate, execute smart contracts, and send microtransactions.

Tags: IOT DePIN

Founded: 2012

Fundraising

Bullpen Capital

Lead

Verizon Ventures

Lead

Pantera Capital

Digital Currency Group

Samsung Next

Techstars

Intel Capital

Crosslink Capital

Haystack

Samsung Venture Investment Corp

CME Ventures

Backstage Capital

JetBlue Technology Ventures

Lab IX

Resonant Venture Partners

Tappan Hill Ventures

Round	Amount	Valuation	Date	Investors
--	$ 15 M	--	Mar 30, 2017	Bullpen Capital, Verizon Ventures, Samsung Next, Digital Currency Group, Intel Capital, CME Ventures, JetBlue Technology Ventures, Lab IX, Backstage Capital, Tappan Hill Ventures, Resonant Venture Partners
--	$ 0.77 M	--	Jan 19, 2016	Pantera Capital, Digital Currency Group
Series A	$ 5 M	--	Aug 18, 2015	Digital Currency Group, Samsung Venture Investment Corp, Haystack, Crosslink Capital, Techstars, Verizon Ventures, Working Lab Capital

Significant Events

Mar, 2017

Filament raised $ 15 M in funding round

Jan, 2016

Filament raised $ 770 K in funding round

Aug, 2015

Filament raised $ 5 M in Series A round

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