# Blockcast

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/blockcast

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Berkeley, US
- Website: www.blockcast.net
- Total disclosed funding: $2.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 15, 2024)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2019 by Chief Executive Officer Omar Ramadan and co-founder Lisa Qianyun Li, Blockcast Inc. is a provider of content delivery networks (CDN) leveraging blockchain technology to improve internet traffic and media. In October 2024, Blockcast Inc. raised USD 2.85 million in seed funding led by Lattice Capital Management with participation from Protocol Labs, Finality Capital Partners, Alliance DAO, Zee Prime Capital, and RW3 Ventures.  

Blockcast Inc.’s product integrates with internet service providers (ISPs) and leverages a multicast delivery model to distribute content. The company’s foundational work includes developing open-source telecom infrastructure like Magma, which enabled the deployment of independent cellular networks. It enables users, known as Blockcasters, to participate in the network by running nodes. These nodes facilitate localized content delivery, reducing bandwidth duplication and improving streaming quality, even during high-demand events like live sports. In addition, the firm provides solutions for a wide range of industries such as streaming services, gaming studios, connected cars, and software developers.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 15, 2024, $2.9M — Protocol Labs, Inc., Zee Prime Capital, Finality Capital Partners, Lattice Capital Management, Alliance DAO, Raptor Digital

## Investors

- Protocol Labs, Inc. — Seed
- Zee Prime Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zee-prime-capital) — Seed
- Finality Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/finality-capital-partners) — Seed
- Lattice Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lattice-capital-management) — Seed
- Alliance DAO — Seed
- Raptor Digital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/raptor-digital) — Seed