# GIANT Protocol

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

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.giantprotocol.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 16, 2021)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

GIANT Protocol develops a decentralized connectivity economy, transforming bandwidth into tradable digital assets through innovative technologies and applications.Founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Jose, US, GIANT Protocol focuses on the tokenization of bandwidth, enabling decentralized applications (DApps) to facilitate financial transactions using bandwidth. The company is led by CEO Suruchi Gupta. In December 2021, GIANT Protocol raised USD 5 mn in Seed funding led by CoinFund Management, with participation from Argonautic Ventures, Blockchange Ventures, Entheos, Gumi Cryptos Capital, and Vaulted Management Company, LLC. This funding represents the total amount raised by the firm to date, following its sole funding round.GIANT Protocol specializes in creating a decentralized connectivity economy by offering innovative products that transform bandwidth into a tradable digital asset. Their core product, the GIANT Protocol, facilitates the tokenization of bandwidth and includes decentralized applications (DApps) that leverage bandwidth for various consumer and enterprise use cases. This allows users to transact using bandwidth as payment or collateral and helps connectivity providers attract and retain subscribers while generating returns on investments. GIANT Protocol aims to be globally accessible, particularly in regions with limited internet access, supporting the UN's declaration of internet access as a basic human right. Collaborations with partners like Airalo and IoTeX extend GIANT's services to travelers and decentralized IoT connectivity across over 200 countries.The revenue model of GIANT Protocol is built around the transaction of connectivity contracts and the sale of digital assets related to bandwidth utilization. Clients, including individual consumers and large connectivity providers, engage in transactions by purchasing eSIMs or data packages, which can be paid using either cryptocurrency or fiat currencies such as USDC. Transactions occur on their platform, allowing consumers and providers to stake rewards in $GIANT tokens, incentivizing ongoing engagement. The firm also collaborates with partners to enhance service offerings, which may include subscription services for continuous data access, facilitating B2B interactions where businesses utilize GIANT's infrastructure for optimized bandwidth management and connectivity solutions.In December 2021, GIANT Protocol raised USD 5 mn in Seed funding, which will be used to further tokenize bandwidth for the telecom sector. The company is focused on expanding its product offerings to enhance bandwidth utilization solutions in new markets, targeting regions with growing demand for connectivity options. This strategic expansion aims to improve accessibility and user experience across diverse geographic areas, supporting its mission to redefine the digital economy.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 16, 2021, $5M — Argonautic Ventures, Blockchange Ventures, Entheos, Gumi Cryptos Capital, CoinFund Management, Ventures

## Investors

- Argonautic Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/argonautic-ventures) — Seed
- Blockchange Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blockchange-ventures) — Seed
- Entheos — Seed
- Gumi Cryptos Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gumi-cryptos-capital) — Seed
- CoinFund Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/coinfund-management) — Seed
- Ventures — Seed