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Orchid
Decentralized, open-source solution for a surveillance-free internet
About Orchid
Orchid operates in the cybersecurity and privacy market, offering a decentralized virtual private network (VPN) service. The company leverages blockchain technology and an ERC-20 utility token called OXT to facilitate secure and private internet access. Users connect to bandwidth sellers through a provider directory and make payments using probabilistic nanopayments, which help keep Ethereum transaction fees low. Orchid's business model revolves around providing a decentralized pool of service providers from which users can buy bandwidth. The company generates revenue through the sale of OXT tokens and transaction fees within its network. Orchid's primary clients include privacy-conscious individuals, businesses, and organizations that require secure internet connections. The company aims to democratize internet privacy and security by making it accessible to everyone, everywhere. Orchid's open-source tools allow for custom VPN configurations and enhanced privacy services, ensuring users have control over their internet usage. The market for VPN services is growing, driven by increasing concerns over data privacy and security. Orchid positions itself uniquely by combining blockchain technology with traditional VPN services to offer a more secure and decentralized solution.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Sector
- Cybersecurity
- Power Law
- Colt$25–100M revenue
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Investors
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Seed8 investors entered at this stage
Richard Muirhead
Andreessen Horowitz
Sequoia
Blockchain Capital
Polychain Capital
MetaStable Capital
Struck Capital
Compound
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Threshold Capital
Visary Capital
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