Icebreaker Raises $5 Million in Seed Funding, Aims to Challenge LinkedIn with Blockchain-Based Professional Network. A first round of funding from CoinFund has raised a whopping $5 million for the LinkedIn-like blockchain project “Icebreaker.”
The blockchain project “Icebreaker” has successfully raised $5 million in seed funding, boosting its valuation to $21 million. Founded by former Coinbase and Google employees Dan Stone and Jack Dillé, Icebreaker aims to create an open-source platform for professional networking based on blockchain technology, with the long-term goal of replacing LinkedIn.
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In a recent press release, Icebreaker announced that the funding round was led by CoinFund, with participation from Accomplice, Anagram, Legion Capital, and other business angels. CoinFund CEO Alex Felix expressed strong support for the team, stating his commitment to their mission of providing users with true ownership of their professional identities.
Icebreaker plans to leverage blockchain technology to allow users to consolidate their business profiles and networks through a single channel. Registration options will include email, Farcaster (a decentralized social media platform), and Ethereum wallets.
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The founders envision the platform as an open alternative to LinkedIn’s closed system. Jack Dillé, a former design lead at Google, highlighted the potential for users to fully control their data without third-party intervention, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to user autonomy and privacy.
