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Protonet

YC W16

San Ramon, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)

Protonet was founded in 2015 by Christopher Blum and Ali Jelveh.

CBChristopher Blum
Christopher BlumCo-Founder2009–2017
AJAli Jelveh
Ali JelvehFounder & Chief Revolutionary Officer

Investors · 7

Andreas Bremke GmbHreportedNeheim

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Lynett Capital PartnersreportedJupiter

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Sv Tech Ventures, Inc.reportedPalo Alto

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ZillionizereportedPalo Alto · $200K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016

▶$1.6MraisedJun 2016 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ali JelvehExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher R BlumDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.6M
Proceeds to insiders
$154.7K
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$341KraisedApr 2016 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ali JelvehExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$341K
Proceeds to insiders
$67.8K
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
05
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Protonet went on to found or lead other companies.

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Legal entities · 2

corporate structure
Protonet GmbH
Protonet, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Protonet?
Protonet was founded by Christopher Blum, Ali Jelveh in 2015.
Who are Protonet's investors?
Protonet's investors include Y Combinator, Andreas Bremke GmbH, CRCM Ventures, Draper Associates, Lynett Capital Partners, Sv Tech Ventures, Inc., Zillionize.
How much funding has Protonet raised?
Protonet has disclosed $2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Protonet headquartered?
Protonet is headquartered in San Ramon, US.