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Helium
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Helium

Helium

Series D

Helium: Building and rewarding a global, decentralized wireless network for billions of machines.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2013
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Helium was founded in 2013 by Shawn Fanning, Amir Haleem, and Sean Carey. The company's core mission is to build a global decentralized wireless network that rewards participants for creating connectivity for billions of machines. Helium offers products and services such as Hotspots for building the network and mining HNT tokens, 5G deployment solutions, IoT sensors, and various commercial connectivity solutions. Their market focus includes IoT devices and 5G coverage, aiming to revolutionize wireless communication through decentralization.

Notable investors in Helium include Khosla Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and FirstMark Capital. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as deploying a widespread network of Hotspots and introducing the HNT token as a reward mechanism. Helium's impact is evident in its growing community and the adoption of its decentralized network by various industries, enhancing IoT connectivity and paving the way for innovative wireless solutions.

Helium - Products & Services

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Helium Mobile logo

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Filament logo

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Helium - Quick Facts

Who are Helium's competitors?

Companies similar to Helium include Jarvio, Helix Wireless, Helium Mobile and Hologram.

When was Helium founded?

Helium was founded in 2013.

Where is Helium's headquarters located?

Helium's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Helium's last funding round?

Helium's most recent funding round was for $200M (USD) in February 2022.

How much has Helium raised to-date?

As of Feb 19, 2022, Helium has raised a total of $364.8M (USD).

How many employees does Helium have?

Helium has 94 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Helium - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Blockchain
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Tags
  • Crypto
  • Web3
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software