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Penumbra

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

Penumbra is a privacy-focused blockchain network that enables fully end-to-end encrypted asset trading and transfers across multiple chains through zero-knowledge proofs. It serves cryptocurrency traders and liquidity providers who require confidential transaction strategies and asset management.

Founders & leadership

Penumbra was founded in 2021 by Henry de Valence, Arani Bose, and Adam Elsesser.

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Henry de ValenceCo-founder
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Arani BoseCo-founder
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Adam ElsesserCo-founder
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Jim PrayExecutive
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Thomas KrebsExecutive
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Robert D. EvansExecutive
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Lynn RothmanExecutive

Board

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Don KassingBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.7M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2014–2021

$2.7MraisedAug 2021 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Henry de ValenceExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.7M
Amount sold
$2.7M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$70MofferedMay 2014 · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Arani BoseExecutive Officer, Director
  • Don KassingDirector
  • Jim PrayExecutive Officer
  • Adam ElsesserExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas KrebsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert D. EvansExecutive Officer
  • Lynn RothmanExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$70M
Minimum investment
$1K
Finders' fees
$2.5M
Placement agents
Perella Weinberg Partners LP
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Penumbra do?
Penumbra is a privacy-focused blockchain network that enables fully end-to-end encrypted asset trading and transfers across multiple chains through zero-knowledge proofs. It serves cryptocurrency traders and liquidity providers who require confidential transaction strategies and asset management.
Who founded Penumbra?
Penumbra was founded by Henry de Valence, Arani Bose, Adam Elsesser in 2021.
Who are Penumbra's investors?
Penumbra's investors include Figment, Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV).
How much funding has Penumbra raised?
Penumbra has disclosed $2.7M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Penumbra headquartered?
Penumbra is headquartered in San Francisco, US.