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Layer1

Fintech · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2018

Layer1 Technologies Inc. builds turnkey, fully-integrated Bitcoin mining data centers that boost the profitability of energy assets and improve the reliability of electrical grids MoreLess

Layer1 is a pioneering company in the Bitcoin mining industry, focusing on creating sustainable solutions for the growing energy demands of digital assets. The company operates fully integrated Bitcoin mining data centers that double as large-scale energy storage systems. By owning the entire Bitcoin mining technology stack, Layer1 ensures the most efficient conversion of electrical power into Bitcoins. The company's unique value proposition lies in its scalable liquid cooling system, which not only stabilizes electrical grids by releasing electricity during peak demand but also allows for higher overclocking and longer chip lifetimes. Layer1 collaborates with a world-class semiconductor partner to tailor every aspect of chip and PCB design, optimizing performance within their liquid cooling system. This proprietary technology enables rapid deployment and scaling of operations, even in regions with the cheapest electricity where hot climates make traditional air-cooled data centers unfeasible. Layer1's business model revolves around leveraging its advanced technology to mine Bitcoin efficiently, thereby generating revenue through the production and sale of Bitcoins. The company serves clients in the cryptocurrency market, particularly those interested in sustainable and efficient mining solutions. By integrating renewable energy sources and cutting-edge technology, Layer1 aims to strengthen decentralization and promote the use of renewable energy in the digital economy.

Keywords: Bitcoin mining, liquid cooling, energy storage, semiconductor design, overclocking, renewable energy, high performance computing, scalable operations, decentralized, sustainable technology.

Company overview

Layer1 company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2018
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
58.3
sectorBitcoinbusiness modelManufacturingindustryFintechsectorHard Techsub industryWealth ManagementtechnologyBlockchainclient focusb2btechnologyHardware

Valuation & funding

Layer1 funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AOther financing Oct 2019 $50M $150M Peter Thiel · Charlie Songhurst
SEEDOther financing Dec 2018 $2.1M $8.4M Undisclosed
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Growth signals

Layer1 website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Layer1 is 5.7K monthly website visits, up 23.9% over the last three months.

Latest monthly visits5.7K 3-month web change+23.9%
Monthly website visits74 observations · Dec 2018–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Layer1's talent

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Investors

2 investors on Layer1's cap table

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Series A 2 investors entered at this stage

Global footprint

Where Layer1 has talent and traffic

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🇺🇸 United States · San Francisco HQ
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Layer1

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