Sentinel
Reno, US · Founded 2016 · Nevada LLC · 8 known investors
Sentinel is a blockchain-based protocol and SDK for building decentralized VPNs, where node discovery, sessions, payments, and bandwidth run on-chain across a network of independent node operators. It provides a white-label stack for developers to launch branded dVPN applications and for operators to host nodes and earn bandwidth rewards.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Founders & leadership
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Greg HughesManaging Member of Issuer
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Steve SixberryManaging Member of Issuer
Investors · 8
Advanced BlockchainBerlin
AGE CryptoLos Angeles
Amentum Investment ManagementSan Francisco
Genblock CapitalSan Francisco
Woodstock Fund
Scottish EnterprisereportedGlasgow
SFC CapitalreportedLondon · $127K – $381K
Also in the syndicate · 1
University of Strathclyde
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2016–2025
▶$1.5MraisedSep 2018 · 13 investors · ResidentialRule 506(c)
▶$1.5MraisedSep 2018 · 13 investors · Residential
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Greg HughesExecutive Officer, Director
- Steve SixberryExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- First sale
- Sep 2016
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Nevada, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
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 Sentinel do?
- Sentinel is a blockchain-based protocol and SDK for building decentralized VPNs, where node discovery, sessions, payments, and bandwidth run on-chain across a network of independent node operators. It provides a white-label stack for developers to launch branded dVPN applications and for operators to host nodes and earn bandwidth rewards.
- Who are Sentinel's investors?
- Sentinel's investors include Advanced Blockchain, AGE Crypto, Amentum Investment Management, Genblock Capital, Woodstock Fund, Scottish Enterprise, SFC Capital.
- How much funding has Sentinel raised?
- Sentinel has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Sentinel headquartered?
- Sentinel is headquartered in Reno, US.