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IOST
IOST is building an ultra-high TPS blockchain infrastructure to meet the security and scalability needs of a decentralized economy
About IOST
IOST operates as a high-performance blockchain network designed to meet the security and scalability demands of a decentralized economy. Utilizing a next-generation consensus algorithm known as Proof of Believability (PoB), IOST ensures ultra-fast transaction speeds and robust security. The company serves a diverse range of clients including developers, investors, and node operators, primarily within the blockchain and cryptocurrency markets. Its business model revolves around providing the underlying architecture for decentralized applications (DApps) and online services, thereby facilitating seamless and secure transactions. Revenue is generated through transaction fees, partnerships, and ecosystem growth. IOST has formed strategic alliances with various organizations, such as the Japan Blockchain Association and Ludena Protocol, to foster blockchain technology adoption and expand its user base. The company is backed by world-class investors and led by a team of seasoned experts, further solidifying its position in the market.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Employees
- 24
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 68.2/100
- Industry
- Enterprise Software
- Sector
- Other B2B Software, Security, Smart Contracts, Decentralised Applications, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 4 companies, latest Sep 2024
- Capital deployed
- $7.6M
- Preferred round
- Unknown
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2025 | $21M | $84M | Presto Phoenix · DWF Labs · Rollman Management | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Apr 2023 | $10M | $40M | BitValue Capital | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for IOST is 5.8K monthly website visits, up 75.8% over the last three months. IOST's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
HSG
Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage
Matrix Partners China
BitValue Capital
Presto Phoenix
DWF Labs
Rollman Management
Other known investors4 additional known investors
Alphacoin Fund- DCDu Capital
HTX Ventures
Nirvana Capital
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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