# Helius Blockchain Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/helius-blockchain-technologies

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Claymont, US
- Website: www.helius.dev/
- Total disclosed funding: $34M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 18, 2024)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Founded in 2022 and based in Delaware, US, Helius Blockchain Technologies, Inc. is a suite of development tools and high-performance infrastructure for Solana development. The company was co-founded by Mert Mumtaz (CEO) and Nicolas Pennie (COO). In September 2024, Helius Blockchain Technologies, Inc. raised USD 21.75 million in series B funding led by new investors Founders Fund and Haun Ventures, with participation from returning investors 6th Man Ventures, Chapter One Ventures, and Foundation Capital. New investor Spearhead and other unspecified investors also participated in the round.

The company's platform offers a blockchain-based API to query transactions and understand on-chain data. It includes webhooks for automation, RPC nodes for blockchain interaction, allowing developers to create crypto applications and parse closed-source smart contracts. Helius also provides features like minting NFTs, compression tools, and data analysis tailored for Solana development.

The company plans to use the September 2024 funding to support the development of its platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 18, 2024, $22M — Foundation Capital, Founders Fund, Spearhead, Chapter One, 6th Man Ventures, Haun Ventures
- Seed, Jan 26, 2024, $12M — Foundation Capital, Propel, Reciprocal Ventures, Chapter One, 6th Man Ventures

## Investors

- Foundation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundation-capital) — Seed, Series B
- Propel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/propel) — Seed
- Reciprocal Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/reciprocal-ventures) — Seed
- Chapter One (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chapter-one) — Seed, Series B
- 6th Man Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/6th-man-ventures) — Seed, Series B
- Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-fund) — Series B
- Spearhead — Series B
- Haun Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/haun-ventures) — Series B