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About Blinq
Industries
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$28.3M
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Founded
2018
Overview
Blinq.me provides digital business cards that professionals can share via QR codes and NFC technology. Users can create a basic digital card for free, or upgrade to premium plans for features like NFC-enabled cards and enhanced privacy controls. The platform stores and shares professional identity information securely, using enterprise-grade encryption to protect data. Blinq targets professionals and enterprises, including many users in Fortune 500 companies, and monetizes through premium subscriptions and NFC card sales. Its goal is to modernize networking by offering a reliable, privacy-focused way to share professional information digitally, while giving enterprises a scalable solution for corporate use.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $25M Series A from Touring Capital boosts expansion to 4M users.
- QR code adoption surge drives 3M users in 189 countries.
- NFC cards, Zapier to 5,000+ apps enhance enterprise lead capture.
What critics are saying
- Mobilo undercuts with Salesforce CRM, erodes Fortune 500 share.
- Popl's durable NFC dominates hardware, slashes Blinq revenue 40%.
- Apple Wallet native sharing wipes 60% of Blinq's iPhone volume.
What makes Blinq unique
- Blinq ranks #1 on App Store, Google Play, G2 with 4.9 rating.
- Blinq offers generous free plan with unlimited fields, multiple layouts.
- Blinq provides centralized team dashboard for branding, CRM integrations.
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Funding
Total Funding
$28.3M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -6%1 year growth
↑ 4%2 year growth
↓ -1%Blinq, founded by Jarrod Webb, has revolutionized business cards by offering a digital alternative. The platform, valued at $200 million, is used by nearly 3 million people in 189 countries. Blinq recently secured $38 million in a Series A round, bringing total funding to over $43 million. The app allows users to share dynamic profiles via QR code, NFC, or web link, without needing the recipient to have the app. Webb envisions Blinq evolving beyond contact exchange to nurture meaningful connections.
Fast-growing digital business card Blinq raises $38m in largest australian Series A for 2025.
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Blinq, the digital business card platform helping professionals connect instantly and stay top of mind, today announced a $25 million Series A funding round led by Touring Capital, with participation from existing investors Blackbird Ventures and Square Peg Capital, and new investor HubSpot Ventures.
A local start-up that lets you share a virtual business card that never goes out of date has pulled in major US investment that values the company at $200 million.
Blinq, a Melbourne-based startup, has successfully raised a $25 million Series A funding round led by Touring Capital, with participation from Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, and HubSpot Ventures.
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About Blinq
Industries
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$28.3M
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Founded
2018
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