1) Dapper Labs
Dapper Labs is a consumer-focused cryptocurrency company that builds blockchain games and supports digital collectables.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $7.60B (March 2021)
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Dieter Shirley, Mack Flavelle, Roham Gharegozlou
- Industries: Blockchain, Gaming, Software
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $665.07M
- Funding rounds: 8
- Number of investors: 95
You can find their website here.
2) Blockstream
Blockstream is one of the global leaders in Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Their products form the foundations of the future economy.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.20B (August 2021)
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Alex Fowler, Erik Svenson, Gregory Maxwell, Jonathan Wilkins, Jorge Timón, Mark Friedenbach, Matt Corallo, Pieter Wuille
- Industries: Bitcoin, Computer, Cryptocurrency, Data Storage, FinTech
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $311.00M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 29
You can find their website here.
3) Trulioo
Trulioo is an online verification company that operates a digital identity network deploying security and privacy standards.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.75B (June 2021)
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Stephen Ufford, Tanis Jorge
- Industries: Big Data, Compliance, Finance, Identity Management, Security
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $469.74M
- Funding rounds: 8
- Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
4) Clio
Clio is a collection of web-based applications that assist law firms in managing their practices and collaborating with clients.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.60B (April 2021)
- Started in: 2008
- Founders: Jack Newton, Rian Gauvreau
- Industries: CRM, Legal, Legal Tech, Software
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $415.79M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
5) Nexii
Nexii provides platform for whole building solutions, that enables the rapid assembly of high‑quality buildings.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.23B (September 2021)
- Started in: 2020
- Founders: Ben Dombowsky
- Industries: Building Maintenance, Building Material, Construction
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $101.97M
- Funding rounds: 3
- Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
6) LayerZero Labs
LayerZero Labs is a blockchain interoperability protocol that connects decentralised applications (dapps) from various blockchains.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (March 2022)
- Started in: 2021
- Founders: Bryan Pellegrino, Caleb Banister, Ryan Zarick
- Industries: Apps, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software
- Number of employees: 11-50
- Funding: $173.30M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 27
You can find their website here.
7) Visier
Visier is an HR analytics platform that offers cloud-based solutions for workforce analytics and workforce planning.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (June 2021)
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: John Schwarz, Ryan Wong
- Industries: Analytics, Business Intelligence, Human Resources, SaaS, Software
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $216.50M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.