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Built cryptographic ledger systems to make financial services smarter, more secure, and more connected
About Chain
Chain Inc., accessible at chain.com, is a forward-thinking startup specializing in cloud blockchain infrastructure. The company provides tools and services that enable organizations to develop advanced financial services from scratch. Chain Inc. operates in the rapidly evolving blockchain and financial technology (fintech) market, catering primarily to businesses and institutions looking to modernize their financial systems with enhanced security and efficiency.
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The core product, Sequence, is a cloud-based platform that leverages blockchain technology to ensure cryptographic integrity. This means that data is securely encrypted and transactions are transparent and tamper-proof. Chain Inc. addresses significant challenges in cryptography, distributed systems (networks of computers that work together), databases, and finance. By doing so, it helps clients build robust, secure, and scalable financial solutions.
Chain Inc.'s business model revolves around providing subscription-based access to its Sequence platform. Clients pay for the use of the platform's features and capabilities, which include secure transaction processing, data integrity, and system scalability. This model ensures a steady stream of revenue while allowing clients to benefit from continuous updates and improvements to the platform.
The company is committed to fostering a positive work culture and offers comprehensive benefits to its employees. These include full health benefits, catered lunches, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, and competitive compensation packages. Chain Inc. is headquartered in the vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, providing a conducive environment for innovation and collaboration.
In summary, Chain Inc. is dedicated to revolutionizing the financial services industry by providing cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure. It serves businesses and institutions seeking to upgrade their financial systems with secure, efficient, and scalable solutions.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 58.1/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Crypto and DeFi
- Sector
- Fintech, Bitcoin, Developer Tools, Crypto and Web3, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Jul 2022
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Chain.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Sep 2018 | $0 | — | Interstellar | — |
| SECONDARYOther financing | Nov 2017 | $0 | — | SchindlerAM Ventures | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Chain is 23K monthly website visits, up 155.6% over the last three months.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed5 investors entered at this stage
RRE Ventures
Thrive Capital
SV Angel
betaworks
Semil Shah
Series A8 investors entered at this stage
Series B and later8 investors entered at this stage
Fiserv
NASDAQ
Orange
Capital One Ventures
Visa
Draft Ventures
Orange Ventures
SchindlerAM Ventures
Other known investors4 additional known investors
Interstellar
BoxGroup
Citi Ventures
Technology Pioneers | World Economic Forum
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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