nameless
Developer of leading API software for the issuance, testing, and sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
About nameless
Positioned within the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape, nameless.io operates as a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) provider specializing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company, a subsidiary of nft42, was established in 2021 by founder and CEO Jimmy McNelis, who brought experience from his previous role at Google. The firm's core mission is to abstract away the complexity of blockchain technology, offering a suite of tools, smart contracts, and API solutions that empower enterprises, digital creators, and individuals to develop, mint, test, and sell NFTs.
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The business model is centered on providing the underlying infrastructure for NFT projects, enabling clients to integrate digital assets and ownership into their existing web properties and communities. This white-glove service allows organizations to create custom NFT experiences, from individual token drops to entire marketplaces, without requiring specialized blockchain development teams. The company serves brands and creators looking to engage with their communities through digital ownership, offering tools for brand safety like the 'Stealthtest' environment, which allows for deploying and testing smart contracts in a private setting before a public launch.
Nameless demonstrated significant market traction early in its history, securing a $15 million seed investment in October 2021. This funding round, led by Mechanism Capital, elevated the company's valuation to approximately $75 million. The financing saw participation from a diverse group of investors, including Delphi Digital, Velvet Sea Ventures, and notable individuals like Mark Cuban and Gary Vaynerchuck through nft42's prior funding. The capital was earmarked for expanding development resources, marketing, and building out a partner program to support its growing client base.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- United States
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 22.0/100
- Industry
- Fintech, Media
- Sub-industry
- Crypto and DeFi, Content production, Publishing
- Sector
- Fintech, API, NFT, Ethereum Ecosystem, Crypto and Web3, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2021 | $15M | $75M | Third Prime Capital · The Spartan Group · The LAO · The Wursta | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for nameless is 170 monthly website visits, down 95.8% 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.
Seed15 investors entered at this stage
Third Prime Capital
The Spartan Group
The LAO
The WurstaFlamingoDAO
D64 Ventures
Fenbushi Capital
Delphi Ventures
Velvet Sea Ventures
Mechanism Capital
Cultur3d
Red Sea Ventures
Michael Rubin
Mark Cuban
Sound Ventures
Other known investors3 additional known investors
nft42
Redbeard Ventures
Ruttenberg Gordon Investments
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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