# Protocol Labs

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.protocol.ai
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 25, 2014)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Protocol Labs is a technology company focused on developing innovative solutions for digital infrastructure and human rights, primarily through decentralized storage and peer-to-peer networking technologies.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Protocol Labs, Inc. specializes in digital infrastructure innovations. The company is led by founders Juan Benet, Michelle Ricketts, and James Tunningley. Since its inception, it has raised a total of USD 3.00 mn, with its most recent funding round occurring on September 16, 2017, led by investors including Boost VC, DHVC, and Digital Currency Group.Protocol Labs offers a suite of products aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure, including Filecoin, a decentralized storage network, and IPFS (InterPlanetary File System), a protocol for an efficient and secure web. Additionally, libp2p facilitates the development of peer-to-peer applications. Their offerings cater to over 600 tech startups, accelerators, and open-source projects across sectors like web3, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality, serving customers in North America, Europe, and Asia.Revenue for Protocol Labs is generated through partnerships and infrastructure utilization centered around their platforms, Filecoin and IPFS. Users can pay for storage and retrieval services or enter agreements that leverage Protocol Labs’ technology. This model supports both B2B engagements and direct transactions with end-users.Following the recent funding round on September 16, 2017, Protocol Labs plans to utilize its resources to expand into new markets and enhance its product offerings. Specific details on new product launches have not been disclosed, but the company is focused on scaling its technology to meet the demands of emerging sectors. Plans for geographic expansion are aimed at increasing presence in Asia and Europe, enhancing services to existing customers and reaching new users.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 25, 2014 — E-Merge

## Investors

- E-Merge (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/e-merge) — Seed