Bluesky
Bluesky Social is a decentralized social network built on the open AT Protocol, originating as a 2019 Twitter R&D project before spinning out as an independent benefit corporation in 2021. Headquartered in Seattle and led by CEO Jay Graber, Bluesky has raised about $36M across rounds and surpassed 35M users by 2025, with backers including Blockchain Capital and Bain Capital Crypto.
Company snapshot
- Active
- Total funding
- $36.0M
- Funding rounds
- 3
- Last round (Series B)
- $15.0M
- Last round date
- Oct 2024
- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 11-50
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Founders
Jay Graber, Jack Dorsey
Industries
- Social Media
- Decentralized Web
- Open Source
- Microblogging
Notable investors
| Investor | Role |
|---|---|
| Blockchain Capital | Lead |
| Bain Capital Crypto | Lead |
| Alumni Ventures | Co-investor |
| True Ventures | Co-investor |
| SkyBridge Capital | Co-investor |
Frequently asked questions
How much funding has Bluesky raised?
Bluesky has raised $36.0M in total funding across 3 rounds.
What was Bluesky's most recent funding round?
Bluesky's most recent round was a Series B of $15.0M in Oct 2024.
When was Bluesky founded?
Bluesky was founded in 2021.
Where is Bluesky headquartered?
Bluesky is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.
How many employees does Bluesky have?
Bluesky has 11-50 employees.
Who are Bluesky's investors?
Bluesky's notable investors include Blockchain Capital, Bain Capital Crypto, Alumni Ventures, True Ventures, SkyBridge Capital.