ANKR is a technology company.
ANKR has raised $14.0M across 2 funding rounds.
ANKR has raised $14.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
ANKR has raised $14.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
ANKR's investors include DHVC (Digital Horizon Capital), Founder Collective, Offline Ventures, Pioneer Fund, Taz Patel, Tenzor Capital LLC.
Ankr is a Web3 infrastructure provider specializing in decentralized blockchain services, including multichain RPC endpoints, liquid staking, and scalability tools for dApps.[1][3][5] It serves developers, dApps, wallets, exchanges, and enterprises building on over 70 blockchains, solving key pain points like unreliable node access, slow RPC responses, and complex staking by offering high-speed (avg. 56ms response), 99.99% uptime infrastructure with a global DePIN network spanning 30+ regions.[3][5] Ankr powers trillions of annual transactions, billions of daily RPC requests, and major networks like Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, and Fantom, with strong growth evidenced by partnerships (e.g., Polygon, Microsoft, Tencent) and metrics like 8 billion daily RPCs, $83M+ TVL in staking, and 760k unique geo-locations served monthly.[3][5]
Ankr was founded in February 2017 in San Francisco, California, by Chandler Song (CEO), Ryan Fang, Stanley Wu, and others including Gregory Gopman and Josh Neuroth, who were early participants in Berkeley's Blockchain program.[2][3] The idea emerged from a mission to create decentralized, scalable Web3 infrastructure, leveraging blockchain and hardware for secure cloud services amid growing demand for accessible node networks.[2][3][4] Early traction surged during the 2021 bull market through collaborations with Microsoft, Tencent, Messari, and Polygon, establishing Ankr as a top RPC provider; it has since expanded to a globally distributed team focused on democratizing Web3 access.[3][4]
Ankr rides the Web3 infrastructure boom, enabling the shift to a decentralized internet by disrupting centralized intermediaries in finance, data, and computing through accessible blockchain nodes and RPCs.[4] Timing aligns with DePIN growth and multi-chain adoption, fueled by market forces like exploding dApp demand (DeFi, gaming, scaling) and PoS network proliferation (50+ supported).[3][5] It influences the ecosystem by powering 30B+ monthly Polygon RPCs, enabling 1M+ smart contracts, and fostering partnerships that accelerate mainstream adoption, positioning Web3 as user-friendly and scalable.[3][5]
Ankr's momentum positions it for expansion in DePIN, AI-blockchain hybrids, and enterprise rollups, with trends like multi-chain interoperability and liquid staking derivatives driving growth.[5] Expect deeper integrations with high-TVL chains and custom AppChain services, evolving its role from infrastructure enabler to Web3 scalability leader. As the open internet matures, Ankr's decentralized edge will solidify its foundational impact, much like its early Polygon success scaled to trillions in transactions.[3][5]
ANKR has raised $14.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Venture Round in June 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2018 | $12.0M Venture Round | DHVC (Digital Horizon Capital), Founder Collective, Offline Ventures, Pioneer Fund, Taz Patel | |
| May 1, 2018 | $2.0M Seed | Tenzor Capital LLC |