Worldcoin
A global digital identity and financial network aiming to prove humanness in the age of AI.
About
Worldcoin, now known as World, is a project founded by Sam Altman, Alex Blania, and Max Novendstern. It aims to create a global digital identity and financial network, with its core product being World ID, an open-source protocol for verifying unique human identities. The project utilizes iris scanning via a device called the Orb to create a unique, verifiable World ID.
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sept 2025 | Undisclosed round | $250M | - |
| 21 May 2025 | Private | $135M | - |
| 25 May 2023 | Undisclosed round | $115M | Blockchain Capital |
| 22 Mar 2022 | Undisclosed round | $100M | - |
| 21 Oct 2021 | Undisclosed round | $25M | Matt Bornstein |
| 1 Jun 2021 | Undisclosed round | $3M | - |
Frequently asked
What does Worldcoin do?
Worldcoin is a Digital Identity company that offers Platform. Its business model is B2C. It is based in San Francisco, United States and was founded in 2019. Public records show about 583 people and $628M raised.
How much funding has Worldcoin raised?
Worldcoin has raised a total of $628M in funding.
Where is Worldcoin headquartered?
Worldcoin is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
When was Worldcoin founded?
Worldcoin was founded in 2019.
What industry does Worldcoin operate in?
Worldcoin operates in Digital Identity, Cryptocurrency, Biometric Verification, Decentralized Finance, Web3.
How many employees does Worldcoin have?
Worldcoin has approximately 583 people on record.
Tech stack
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- Frontend
- Next.js, Tailwind CSS
- Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- CDN
- Cloudflare
- Email provider
- Google Workspace
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