Self Protocol is a proof-of-humanity and identity solution that leverages zero-knowledge technology to verify personhood and unique characteristics, such as age and country of residence, without disclosing sensitive information. Self is leading a human-first, secure internet by enabling privacy-preserving identity verification for users in 174+ countries. Launched by core Celo contributors Rene Reinsberg, Marek Olszewski, and Eric Nakagawa following the acquisition of OpenPassport from Florent Tavernier and Remi Colin, Self is trusted by leading Web2 and Web3 protocols, including Google Cloud, Aave, Velodrome, and more.
| Date | Amount | Type | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/25 | $9,000,000 | Seed |
Casey Neistat Fireweed Ventures Greenfield Capital Partners Hart Lambur Jill Carson Julien Bouteloup Sandeep Nailwal SoftBank Capital Spearhead Sreeram Kannan Startup Capital Ventures Verda Ventures | undisclosed |
