World

World

CryptoBiometric VerificationB2C📍 Cayman Islands

World is an online verification startup co-founded by Sam Altman that focuses on providing tools for verifying human identity in a digital environment. The company aims to address the growing need for distinguishing between human users and bots or AI agents online. Its notable offering includes the World ID, which requires biometric verification through iris scanning.

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Total raised
$52.5M
tracked to date
Latest round
$52.5M
Jul 24, 2026
Known investors
6
led by Pantera Capital
Press coverage
7
outlets tracked

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Funding history

  1. 1
    $52.5MJul 24, 2026

    Led by Pantera Capital, unknown

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Founder

Sam Altman
Sam Altman
Co-founder

Investors in World

Backers from this company's tracked funding rounds.

  • PPantera CapitalLead investorVC firm
  • EEightco HoldingsVC firm
  • BBain Capital CryptoVC firm
  • SSusquehanna CryptoVC firm
  • SSelini CapitalVC firm
  • Uunknown ↗Lead investor

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