# Certified Kernel Tech

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/certified-kernel-tech

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.certik.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $293M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 6, 2022)
- Investors on record: 18

## About

Certified Kernel Tech LLC is a provider of blockchain security solutions, focusing on smart contract audits, compliance services, and real-time monitoring for Web3 projects, ensuring digital asset integrity.Founded in 2017, Certified Kernel Tech LLC specializes in providing blockchain security solutions. The company is headquartered in New York, US. Founders Ronghui Gu and Zhong Shao have previously been involved in other ventures. As of April 2022, the company raised USD 60 mn in Series B funding co-led by SB Investment Advisers and Tiger Global Management, bringing the total amount raised to USD 60 mn. The company has completed 11 deals since its inception.CertiK offers an extensive suite of blockchain security services, including smart contract audits, AML compliance solutions, penetration testing, and formal verification. Their services help identify vulnerabilities in smart contracts across more than 20 blockchain networks, catering to clients such as dApps and cryptocurrency exchanges globally.CertiK generates revenue through B2B and direct-to-consumer interactions, primarily offering subscription-based services for smart contract auditing and penetration testing. Their SkyInsights platform provides ongoing transaction monitoring, creating recurring revenue streams from virtual asset service providers, all tailored to meet diverse client needs in the blockchain ecosystem.Following the funding secured in April 2022, Certified Kernel Tech LLC plans to innovate its product offerings to further enhance security in the Web3 space. The company aims to expand its market reach into Europe and Asia by the end of 2023. The funding will support these initiatives, reinforcing their mission to protect the digital asset landscape.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 6, 2022, $60M — Tiger Global Management, SB Investment Advisers
- Series B, Mar 23, 2022, $88M — Advent International, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Hong Shan, Insight Partners, Tiger Global Management, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Series B, Nov 26, 2021, $77M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Hong Shan, Tiger Global Management, Coatue Management, GL Ventures
- Series B, Aug 5, 2021, $24M — Tiger Global Management, GL Ventures
- Series B, Jul 7, 2021, $37M — Coatue Management, Shunwei Capital, Coinbase Ventures
- Series A, Jun 3, 2020, $7.1M — IDG Capital, Wing, Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group, Ausvic Capital
- Seed, Mar 1, 2018 — DHVC, NEO Global Capital, Nirvana Capital

## Investors

- DHVC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dhvc) — Seed
- NEO Global Capital — Seed
- Nirvana Capital — Seed
- IDG Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/idg-capital) — Series A
- Wing (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wing) — Series A
- Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lenovo-capital-and-incubator-group) — Series A
- Ausvic Capital — Series A
- Coatue Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/coatue-management) — Series B
- Shunwei Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shunwei-capital) — Series B
- Coinbase Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/coinbase-ventures) — Series B
- Tiger Global Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tiger-global-management) — Series B
- GL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gl-ventures) — Series B
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series B
- Hong Shan — Series B
- Advent International (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/advent-international) — Series B
- Insight Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/insight-partners) — Series B
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldman-sachs-asset-management) — Series B
- SB Investment Advisers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sb-investment-advisers) — Series B