Worldcoin Raises $135 Million From A16z And Bain Capital Crypto For Global Expansion

Worldcoin, the blockchain-based digital identity initiative co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has raised $135 million through a private token sale to a16z and Bain Capital Crypto. The funds, secured via the sale of WLD tokens at market rates, will support the global expansion of its iris-scanning Orb devices and onboarding infrastructure, particularly in the U.S. and other key markets. With over 26 million users and 12.5 million Orb-verified World IDs, Worldcoin is one of the largest decentralized identity platforms to date, aiming to offer a privacy-preserving proof-of-personhood amid rising concerns around AI and online fraud. SALE PRICE: $135,000,000 Worldcoin HQ: #SanFrancisco #California #VentureCapital #Worldcoin #a16z #BainCapitalCrypto #SamAltman #TradedVC