Celo
Agent59Agent Readiness: 59/100. Top 25%. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 41.Trust85Data Trust: 85/100. Top 25%. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 61.Mobile-first blockchain platform.
About
Celo is an Ethereum Layer-2 and mobile-first blockchain network designed for fast, low-cost payments worldwide. It aims to make financial tools accessible to anyone with a smartphone, focusing on global inclusion and real-world usability, particularly in emerging markets. The platform supports stablecoins, decentralized applications (dApps), and has a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Listed competitors
Celo offers lower transaction fees than Solana and a stronger focus on peer-to-peer payments and global partnerships for adoption.
Celo is designed with a mobile-first approach and aims for lower transaction fees and faster block times, making it more accessible for users in emerging markets.
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Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- celo.org
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2017
- Total funding
- $63M (Public Sale)
- Business model
- B2C
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2020 | Public Sale | $10M | - |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Seed | $7M | - |
| 1 Jan 2018 | Private Sale | $47M | - |
Tech stack
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- Support
- Discourse
- CMS / Builders
- Framer
- CDN
- Cloudflare
- Email provider
- Google Workspace
Frequently asked
Is Celo trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Celo is 85 out of 100, a trusted rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Celo raised?
Celo has raised a total of $63M in funding. The most recent round on record is Public Sale.
