Blockstream
Founded Year
2014Stage
Convertible Note - II | AliveTotal Raised
$588MLast Raised
$152M | 22 days agoMosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
-4 points in the past 30 days
About Blockstream
Blockstream focuses on developing financial infrastructure. The company offers various products that contribute to the Bitcoin ecosystem, including a layer-2 solution for digital asset issuance, financial products for Bitcoin, and an implementation of the Lightning Network. Blockstream also provides colocation services for Bitcoin mining, real-time cryptocurrency data feeds, and a satellite service that delivers the Bitcoin blockchain. It was founded in 2014 and is based in St-Laurent, Canada.
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Research containing Blockstream
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Blockstream in 1 CB Insights research brief, most recently on Jan 19, 2023.
Expert Collections containing Blockstream
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Blockstream is included in 5 Expert Collections, including Unicorns- Billion Dollar Startups.
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Blockstream Patents
Blockstream has filed 5 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- cryptocurrencies
- cryptography
- digital signature schemes
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2/15/2019 | 4/19/2022 | Cryptography, Cryptocurrencies, Elliptic curve cryptography, Key management, Digital signature schemes | Grant |
Application Date | 2/15/2019 |
|---|---|
Grant Date | 4/19/2022 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Cryptography, Cryptocurrencies, Elliptic curve cryptography, Key management, Digital signature schemes |
Status | Grant |
Latest Blockstream News
Blockstream Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Blockstream founded?
Blockstream was founded in 2014.
Where is Blockstream's headquarters?
Blockstream's headquarters is located at 1111 Boulevard Drive, St-Laurent.
What is Blockstream's latest funding round?
Blockstream's latest funding round is Convertible Note - II.
How much did Blockstream raise?
Blockstream raised a total of $588M.
Who are the investors of Blockstream?
Investors of Blockstream include Fulgur Ventures, Kingsway Capital Partners, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, Bitfinex, Digital Garage and 22 more.
Who are Blockstream's competitors?
Competitors of Blockstream include Paxos and 2 more.
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