Softbank vision fund entered the Web3 security industry and led a new round of investment of US $60 million in certik

Following the recent announcement to 20 Billion dollars The valuation is completed by Insight Partners Waiting for lead investment 8800 Thousands of dollars B3 After round financing ,CertiK On 2022 year 4 month 23 It was announced that the company would introduce another new investor within a week —— Softbank vision fund Joint existing investors Tiger Global towards CertiK investment 6000 Thousands of dollars . This is Softbank's vision in Web In the field of security First investment , Sounded its March Web3 The horn of security . In the past 9 Months , All major institutions are responsible for CertiK The total investment exceeds 3 Billion dollars .

CertiK On 2018 Year by year Columbia University Professor Gu Ronghui of computer department and Yale University Professor Shaozhong, head of the computer department, co founded . As a pioneer in the field of blockchain security ,CertiK Take advantage of the most advanced Formal verification technology as well as AI Audit technology , Scan and monitor the security of blockchain protocols and smart contracts , And continue to launch to Skynet（ Skynet ） As a representative of the SaaS product , Provide the highest level of security solutions for enterprises and users in the encryption world .

CertiK Co founder Gu Ronghui （ Right ） With Professor Shaozhong （ Left ）

“ We are very happy to meet with Professor Gu and CertiK The team cooperation , Support them to complete the guard Web3 The mission of the world ” Softbank vision director partner Dennis Chang Express ,“ Softbank for CertiK Patent technology of 、 Impressive explosive growth and market leadership . We believe that CertiK Will be in blockchain and Web3 Play a key role in the rapid development of ecosystem .”

“ With the blowout development of blockchain in recent two years , Various attack cases also emerge one after another , The importance of blockchain security has become increasingly prominent , We are honored to be the absolute leader in the field of blockchain security platform CertiK.” Insight Partners The managing director Steve Ward Express ,“ As the industry penetration of blockchain security services increases gradually , We believe that CertiK Can rely on the current strong market share , Turn the industry demand into the company's rapid growth , Further consolidate CertiK Leading position in the field of blockchain security , We look forward to working with CertiK First class teamwork .”

“ We are honored to be Insight Partners And Softbank vision's first investment project in the field of blockchain security .”CertiK Founder and CEO Professor Gu Ronghui talked about ,“ Security is an indispensable part of blockchain infrastructure , We believe that CertiK Our one-stop security service will help drive the whole Web3 Industry development plays a decisive role .”

CertiK On 2022 year 4 month 8 Japan , Announced a complete 8800 Thousands of dollars Of B3 Round of funding , In the recent turbulent market environment, go against the trend , Refresh again Blockchain security Maximum single financing amount . This round of financing is funded by Insight Partners, Tiger Global, Advent International Joint leading investment , Goldman sachs , Sequoia Capital , Speed of light China Wait for new and old shareholders to follow .CertiK Four rounds of financing have been completed in the past nine months , All major institutions are responsible for CertiK The total investment exceeds 3 Billion dollars , The valuation 20 Billion dollars .

About CertiK

CertiK With the mission of guarding the encrypted world , Start with blockchain , Step by step, extend the cutting-edge innovative technology of the academic community to the industry , So that enterprise mission critical software and applications can be built in a safe and correct environment .

CertiK Headquartered in New York City , Founded by two professors from Columbia University and Yale University . Investment institutions include Insight Partners、 Sequoia Capital 、Tiger Global、Coatue Management、Lightspeed、 Goldman sachs 、Coinbase Ventures、 Currency security 、Advent International、 Softbank vision 、 Hillhead venture capital 、 Capitals 、IDG Capital and other industry leaders support .