Village

Village

Web3 API platform integrating web2

Overview

Village Labs builds APIs that help businesses connect traditional web2 systems with blockchain features. Its tools let you create, manage, and scale web3 apps with minimal engineering effort, using modules for fiat payments, compliance, and automated management. Real-world use cases include loyalty programs, revenue sharing, and asset tokenization. Core products are a modular API suite that integrates into existing systems, including a gas-fee subsidy module and an encryption/privacy module. Revenue comes from subscriptions and transaction fees, aiming to be cost-effective and scalable for customers of all sizes. Village Labs stands out by offering a plug‑in style, interoperable web3 layer designed to work alongside existing web2 infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on privacy, compliance, and ease of integration. Its goal is to make it straightforward for businesses to adopt web3 technologies and extend their offerings with blockchain features.

YC Company

About Village

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

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Cybersecurity

Crypto & Web3

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Village Labs raised $12.5 million in May 2025, extending runway for product buildout.
  • Its June 2026 site says it works with leading firms and has live product pages.
  • Employee ownership is a strong niche, and AI automation directly cuts advisory labor costs.

What critics are saying

  • The company’s repositioning from blockchain to ESOP AI signals fragile product-market fit.
  • Village Labs is tiny on Latka, with only two employees and extreme execution risk.
  • ESOP software depends on specialized legal workflows; any compliance failure can kill trust quickly.

What makes Village unique

  • Village Labs now sells AI-native ESOP software, not generic blockchain APIs, as of June 2026.
  • Its Peninsula platform automates census cleaning, eligibility checks, and repurchase forecasting.
  • Kelso embeds ESOP workflows and ERISA compliance directly into agentic software.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3.1M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
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
Below Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Stock Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-7%

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