Icebreaker, an open professional network co-founded by Coinbase and Google veterans, has raised $5 million in a seed round to build a blockchain version of LinkedIn.
Icebreaker co-founders Dan Stone and Jack Dillé announced that they have secured funding in a round of funding from crypto-native investment firm CoinFund.
Icebreaker will use the funding to build a world-class team to continue its mission of launching a platform that allows professional connections on the blockchain.
Professional Network Platform Revolutionizing Connections
Icebreaker aims to redefine the professional networking landscape by introducing a blockchain-based platform that emphasizes trust and authenticity.
Enhancing Trust and Quality
By leveraging cryptographically verifiable identities, Icebreaker enables users to establish genuine connections amid a sea of artificial intelligence-generated noise and fake profiles.
Empowering Recruiters and Users
Recruiters can identify top-tier talent with confidence, while users can seize the best opportunities without sifting through irrelevant engagement-driven content.
Fostering Innovation and Collaboration
Icebreaker’s strategic partnerships and diverse user base, including industry giants like Coinbase and innovative platforms like Opensea, create a dynamic ecosystem for professional growth and collaboration.
Icebreaker, spearheaded by former Google and Coinbase executives Dan Stone and Jack Dillé, symbolizes a new era of professional networking anchored in transparency and merit.
