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Orchid Labs
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Orchid Labs

Orchid Labs

Orchid Labs: A blockchain-based protocol for a liberated, surveillance-free internet through peer-to-peer bandwidth exchange.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2017
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Orchid Labs, founded in 2017 by Dr. Steven Waterhouse, Jay Freeman, Brian J. Fox, Gustav Simonsson, and Stephen Bell, is an open-source project dedicated to ending internet surveillance and censorship. The company leverages a blockchain-based decentralized protocol to create a peer-to-peer tokenized bandwidth exchange, fostering a more inclusive and liberated internet. Orchid's core mission is to provide users with a secure and private online experience through its overlay network built on the existing internet infrastructure.

Notable figures associated with Orchid Labs include its founders, who bring a wealth of experience in technology and blockchain. The company has garnered support from major cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, Kraken, and Coinbase, and is integrated into leading crypto wallets. Orchid's key achievements include creating a marketplace where users can pay directly for services without subscriptions or flat rates, significantly impacting how internet privacy and freedom are approached globally.

Orchid Labs - Quick Facts

When was Orchid Labs founded?

Orchid Labs was founded in 2017.

Where is Orchid Labs' headquarters located?

Orchid Labs' headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How much has Orchid Labs raised to-date?

As of Jan 1, 2022, Orchid Labs has raised a total of $47.8M (USD).

How many employees does Orchid Labs have?

Orchid Labs has 30 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Orchid Labs - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Blockchain
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Marketplace
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Transactional
  • Usage-based
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Bandwidth Marketplace
Tags
  • Crypto
  • Web3
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7371Computer Programming Services