Ulvetanna

High-performance cryptographic computation services

San Francisco, California, United States

About Ulvetanna

Ulvetanna provides specialized cryptographic computation services designed for blockchain protocols. The company utilizes FPGA clusters and a unique mathematical approach known as a binary field tower to create custom hardware solutions that enhance performance beyond what standard CPU architectures can achieve. Their Binius software stack, which is open source and developed in Rust, supports various proof systems, including plonky2 and Polygon zkEVM, with plans to expand support to future systems like Binius and plonky3. Ulvetanna's infrastructure is environmentally friendly, powered by sustainable energy sources, and operates on bare metal, allowing for tailored network configurations and the use of advanced hardware. The company targets blockchain developers and enterprises seeking efficient and cost-effective zero-knowledge succinct proofs, generating revenue through its proving-as-a-service model that capitalizes on its sophisticated hardware and software capabilities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$14.6MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Hardware, Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees

Risks

Emerging competition from companies like StarkWare and zkSync.
Rapid evolution of blockchain protocols may outpace current technology stack.
Potential vulnerabilities in open-source software like the Binius stack.

Differentiation

Ulvetanna uses FPGA clusters for high-performance cryptographic computations.
The Binius software stack is open source and developed in Rust.
Ulvetanna's infrastructure is powered by climate-friendly energy sources.

Upsides

Integration of AI with zero-knowledge proofs is gaining traction.
FPGA technology is increasingly popular for cryptographic computations.
Demand for climate-friendly blockchain solutions is rising.

Funding

Total raised$14.59 M
Latest valuation$55.00 M
StageSEED
$15
$55.00 M