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Hologram Labs
Digital identity platform
- 1-20 employees
- B2B
- SaaS
- Blockchain
- Virtual Reality
- Identity
- SoMa, San Francisco, CA
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Company mission
To empower people to create, use, and own digital characters and collectibles over social, gaming, or video conferencing platforms.
Our take
NFT virtual avatars are being used to express individual identity and status in the Metaverse and it's becoming common to spot them among social media platforms. While they are becoming popular and often sought after, there is also the benefit of pseudonymity, dubbed "the pseudonymous economy" by Hologram CEO Tong Pow. Many in the Metaverse seek anonymity and Hologram is providing the technology needed for people to express themselves freely while also protecting their personal information.
The company works with brands, online communities, and individuals to create unique identities to be used in the Metaverse. Founded in late 2021, Hologram already has received funding from several investment organisations and angel investors, including Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda. The startup plans to utilise the capital gained to make new key hires, such as engineers and artists. It is also looking to expand its partnerships with other digital communities and individuals looking to enter into the world of Web3.
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Company values
- Bias towards action: We ship everyday. Our iteration time is in the order of days, not months.
- Community first: Everything we do reflects the best interest for the community we serve.
- Trust and ownership: Everyone is an owner. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and expect the same for each other!
- Listen intently, think independently: We’re an eclectic team, and everyone brings something unique to the table.
- Seek inspiration: Whether it’s art, culture, or technology, we constantly look for sources of inspiration to inform what’s possible.
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2022
$6.5m
SEED
Total funding: $6.5m
Leadership
Tong Pow
(CEO)Experienced Software Engineer having previously worked at Amazon Web Services and Bright Machines, also worked as a Product Engineer at 0x Labs.
Hongzi Mao
(CTO)Previously worked as a Research Intern at Microsoft, Facebook, and DeepMind before moving on to become a Software Engineer/Researcher at Clockwork Systems.