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Ulvetanna

High-performance cryptographic computation for blockchain proofs

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Overview

Ulvetanna provides high-performance cryptographic computation services for blockchain protocols, using FPGA clusters to accelerate zero-knowledge proofs. Its Binius software stack (Rust, Apache 2.0, open source) runs on bare-metal servers and supports proof systems like plonky2 and Polygon zkEVM, with plans for next-generation systems. The company differentiates itself by combining bespoke hardware acceleration with an open-source software stack and climate-friendly, customizable network deployments. Its goal is to deliver fast, affordable zero-knowledge proofs for modern blockchain protocols through proving-as-a-service.

About Ulvetanna

Simplify's Rating
Why Ulvetanna is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Hardware

Cybersecurity

Crypto & Web3

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $39M funding fuels FPGA hardware development since 2022 founding.
  • 10-20 San Francisco staff scale enterprise proving-as-a-service rapidly.
  • Open-source Apache 2.0 Binius attracts blockchain developer adoption.

What critics are saying

  • Rebranding to Irreducible confuses customers and erodes Ulvetanna brand.
  • Cysic's ASICs deliver 10x faster STARK proofs, undercutting FPGA pricing.
  • Succinct Labs forks Binius, commoditizing software without hardware needs.

What makes Ulvetanna unique

  • Ulvetanna uses FPGA clusters and binary field tower for ZKP acceleration.
  • Binius Rust stack supports plonky2 and Polygon zkEVM proof systems.
  • Hardware-software co-design enables climate-friendly bare-metal proving.

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Funding

Total Funding

$15M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
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$2.3M
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$15M
Ulvetanna

Company News

The Block
Jan 19th, 2023
ZK proof startup Ulvetanna raises $15 million in seed funding

Ulvetanna, a startup building hardware to increase the efficiency of zero-knowledge-proof generation, raised $15 million in seed funding.

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