# Dirt Protocol

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/dirt-protocol

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Mountain View, US
- Website: www.dirtprotocol.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 11, 2018)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Dirt Protocol operates a decentralized data exchange designed to enhance data sharing and collaboration for the blockchain industry, focusing on transparency and security.Dirt Protocol was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Mountain View, US. The company specializes in facilitating data sharing for blockchain applications. In July 2018, Dirt Protocol raised USD 3 mn in Seed funding from investors including Digital Currency Group and General Catalyst Partners. The founder's history and prior ventures are not publicly disclosed.Dirt Protocol provides a decentralized data exchange platform that enables secure and transparent data sharing within the blockchain ecosystem. By connecting data providers and consumers, it facilitates efficient collaboration while ensuring data integrity. The platform supports various use cases, particularly in blockchain technology, allowing businesses to leverage high-quality data for decision-making, analytics, and application development.Dirt Protocol generates revenue through transaction fees associated with data exchanges on its platform. This model ensures that as user engagement increases, the revenue scales accordingly. The company may also explore partnerships with businesses and organizations seeking to utilize its data-sharing capabilities, potentially establishing additional revenue streams.Dirt Protocol plans to enhance its platform by launching new features focused on user experience and integration capabilities by the end of 2023. The recent USD 3 mn Seed funding will be utilized to develop these initiatives and expand into emerging markets in Asia and Europe by 2024. This expansion aims to tap into the growing demand for decentralized data solutions across these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 11, 2018, $3M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst Partners, Greylock Partners, SV Angel, Digital Currency Group, ZhenFund, Pantera Capital, Village Global, Hustle Fund

## Investors

- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Seed
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Seed
- Greylock Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greylock-partners) — Seed
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Seed
- Digital Currency Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/digital-currency-group) — Seed
- ZhenFund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhenfund) — Seed
- Pantera Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pantera-capital) — Seed
- Village Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/village-global) — Seed
- Hustle Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hustle-fund) — Seed