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Lambda256
Lambda 256 is the developer of Luniverse, a Blockchain-as-a-Service platform that allows developers to easily create and distribute DApps
About Lambda256
Lambda256 operates as the blockchain technology division of Dunamu, a prominent South Korean fintech company and the operator of the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange. Initially established in May 2018 as a blockchain research and development unit, Lambda256 was spun off as an independent corporation in March 2019 to concentrate on the blockchain platform business. The company is led by a team of experienced executives, including CEO Jay Park, who previously held roles at SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics, bringing over 25 years of software and ICT industry experience.
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The core of Lambda256's business is its Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform, Luniverse, officially launched in May 2019. This platform is engineered to simplify the adoption of blockchain technology for a wide array of corporate clients by providing the necessary tools to build, deploy, and manage blockchain networks. Luniverse addresses common hurdles in blockchain development such as speed, scalability, and user experience by offering a cloud-based environment with a sidechain that can process up to 2,000 transactions per second. Revenue is generated through subscription-based access to the Luniverse platform, with different pricing tiers available. The company serves a diverse client base across sectors like finance, entertainment, healthcare, and gaming, and has onboarded over 3,300 corporate clients.
The Luniverse platform offers a comprehensive suite of products and services. Its architecture is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing developers to use existing tools like Solidity and Web3.js. Key offerings include a Multichain Web3 API for interacting with various blockchain environments, tools for managing and minting NFTs, and a blockchain-based digital identity (DID) solution. More recently, Lambda256 introduced "The Balance," a carbon-neutral consortium mainnet, and launched Nodit, a Web3 development platform providing node services and data APIs for multiple blockchains like Ethereum, Polygon, and Aptos. The company has also developed VerifyVASP, a solution to help virtual asset service providers (VASPs) comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) travel rule. Significant milestones include securing a total of $88 million in funding through Series A and B rounds and receiving awards for its contributions to the blockchain industry.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Employees
- 65
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 36.9/100
- Industry
- Enterprise Software
- Sector
- Other B2B Software, Decentralised Applications, Web 3.0, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Mar 2025
- Capital deployed
- $0
- Preferred round
- LATE VC
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | Dec 2021 | $71M | $300M | YG Entertainment · Daelim · Hanwha Systems · Shinhan Venture Investment | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Feb 2021 | $14M | $57M | Undisclosed | — |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Lambda256 is 7.6K monthly website visits, up 94.9% over the last three months. Lambda256's team grew 1.6% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A10 investors entered at this stage
Yanolja
Woori Technology Investment
YG Entertainment
Daelim
Hanwha Systems
Shinhan Venture Investment
DSC Investment
SBI Investment
KB Investment
HYBE
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