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Risc Zero
Decentralized computing platform
- 21-100 employees
- B2B
- Cryptocurrency
- SaaS
- Blockchain
- DevOps
- Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
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Company mission
To empower Web 3.0 developers to create and implement zero-knowledge technology, enabling individuals worldwide to leverage its benefits.
94% employee growth in 12 months
Our take
The internet of today is built around cloud computing platforms. That means in many ways it is owned by Amazon Web Services and its competitors. Blockchain technology arguably has the potential to create a much more open internet where participants own their own data. However, a major hurdle for that vision has been the difficulty of scaling these technologies.
Zero Knowledge Proofs are one floated technology to help meet this challenge. RISC Zero is applying that thesis through an open source virtual machine using RISC-V, which will allow developers without experience in Solidity or other custom built blockchain languages to begin building decentralized applications.
The team has been focused on expanding the capabilities of the first versions of its virtual machine, and the company has secured significant funding to help bring Bonsai, its computing platform, to market. It has also announced Zeth, a first-of-its-kind "Type 0" zero knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine. This latest product represents a significant step in the development of zero knowledge tech, bringing as yet unseen simplicity to building complex ZK infrastructure.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development
- Remote with domestic and international travel up to 20% for team ‘onsite’ meetings and conferences
- Co-working space in Seattle, with the flexibility to rent working spaces in other locations
- Health insurance: Premera Blue Cross (medical dental, vision, HSA) 85% premium coverage for employees, 75% for dependents
- Generous company equity & 401k
- Unlimited PTO (3-5 weeks is the norm), 11 paid holidays, sick leave, etc.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Company values
- 🔒 Authenticity
- 💖 Empathy
- 🌟 Resilience
- 🌱 Growth Mindset
- 🎯 Strategic Thinking
- 🌍 Inclusive Leadership
- 🤝 Collaborative
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jul 2023
$40m
SERIES A
Aug 2022
$12m
SEED
Total funding: $54m
Leadership
Frank Laub
(CTO)Previously Deep Learning Software Engineer at Intel. Before that worked at two AI startups: Vertex and Peach Fuzzer.
Brian Retford
(CEO)Previously a Software Engineering Manager at Intel Movidius. Before that, co-founded and was CTO of Vertex AI. Also worked at Google.