Icebreaker, Led by Coinbase and Google Veterans, Raises $5M to Develop Blockchain-Based Professional Network

Jul 31, 2024, 02:13 PM

Icebreaker, a company led by former Coinbase and Google professionals, has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by CoinFund. The funds will be used to develop the world's first open professional network, which aims to disrupt LinkedIn by offering a blockchain-based, paywall-free alternative. The network focuses on trust, identity, and interoperability, putting control of digital profiles directly in the hands of professionals. Icebreaker is valued at $21 million and has been praised for its innovative approach and potential to transform professional networking. The raise is significant for $COIN and $GOOGL.