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Bluesky
Decentralized social network with portable user accounts
About Bluesky
Bluesky is an innovative social media platform dedicated to reimagining the way people connect and interact online. Developed as a decentralized social network, Bluesky aims to provide users with greater control over their online presence and data while fostering a more open and diverse digital ecosystem.
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At the core of Bluesky's mission is the commitment to decentralization. Unlike traditional social media platforms that are centrally controlled by a single company, Bluesky is designed to operate on a decentralized infrastructure. This approach allows users to have more autonomy over their content and data, ensuring that their online interactions are not governed by a single entity. This model also promotes innovation by allowing developers to create their own apps and features within the Bluesky ecosystem, leading to a richer and more customizable user experience.
Bluesky's platform is built on the principles of transparency and user empowerment. By leveraging open protocols and standards, Bluesky ensures that users can move between different applications and services without losing control of their data or identity. This interoperability is a key feature, enabling a more fluid and user-centric experience across various social media environments.
Privacy and security are also paramount in Bluesky's design. The platform incorporates advanced security measures to protect user data and prevent unauthorized access, while also giving users control over their privacy settings. This ensures that users can engage with the platform with confidence, knowing that their personal information is secure.
Bluesky is driven by a vision of creating a healthier, more inclusive social media landscape. By empowering users with more control and promoting an open, decentralized approach, Bluesky seeks to address many of the issues that have plagued traditional social media platforms, such as censorship, data privacy concerns, and centralized control.
As Bluesky continues to grow, it remains committed to its core values of decentralization, transparency, and user empowerment. With its innovative approach, Bluesky is poised to lead the next generation of social media, offering a platform where users can truly own their online experience and connect in a more meaningful and authentic way.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Seattle, United States
- Employees
- 81
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 95.1/100
- Industry
- Media
- Sub-industry
- Content production, Social media
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Open Source, Media and Content
- Technology
- Mobile app
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Bluesky.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | Apr 2025 | $100M | $400M | True Ventures · Knight Foundation · Bloomberg Beta · Anthos Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Oct 2024 | $15M | $60M | Amir Shevat · Blockchain Capital · True Ventures · Joe Beda | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Bluesky is 790K monthly website visits, down 3.7% over the last three months. Bluesky's team grew 37.3% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed6 investors entered at this stage
Neo vc
Automattic
Protocol Labs
Amjad Masad
Bob Young
Joe Beda
Series A9 investors entered at this stage
Blockchain Capital
Amir Shevat
True Ventures
Alumni Ventures
SevenX Ventures
Bain Capital Crypto
Knight Foundation
Bloomberg Beta
Anthos Capital
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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