Last updated 2026-06-18
- Raised funding round, Jan 2019
Total raised
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Last: 2019-01
Stage
Seed
Founded
2017
Headcount
2
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security
About
Platin is a secure proof-of-location protocol based on activity recorded and exchanged by smartphones or more specialized devices. Platin incentivizes nodes at scale with its own blockchain-based cryptocurrency, PTN. The result is a secure location protocol that is ubiquitous, stackable, reliable, and suited for integration with any business based on location, such as supply chain, money and location verifications, location-based commerce, gaming, token geofencing, and know-your-customer and anti-money laundering processes.
Funding history · 1 round · — total
2019-01
Undisclosed
Q&A
- What is Platin's primary business?
- Platin develops a secure proof-of-location protocol based on activity recorded and exchanged by smartphones or specialized devices, leveraging its own blockchain-based cryptocurrency, PTN.
- When was Platin founded?
- Platin was founded in June 2017.
- What is the current status of Platin?
- Platin is currently inactive, having ceased operations in November 2019.
- Which investor participated in Platin's funding round?
- In January 2019, EOS VC participated in a funding round for Platin.
- Where is Platin headquartered?
- Platin is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Center District, Israel.
- Who are the co-founders of Platin?
- The co-founders of Platin are Lionel Wolberger, Allon Mason, and Heinz Petersen.
- What are the primary sectors Platin operated in?
- Platin's primary sector was Cyber Security, also operating in Data Security.
Team · 3
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityData Security
Technologies
Data StorageDLT & Blockchain
Target customers
Financial ServicesFinancial ProductsVirtual Currencies
Business model
B2BB2B2C
Highlights
Verified
Tags
location-basedkycsoftware-applicationsblockchaincryptocurrencycyber-securitymobile-applications
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| linkedin.com/company/18354908 | |
| facebook.com/platinprotocol | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UC3h9Tw6tO6AeJdCkZ87HrBw |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2017-6 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 2 |
| Status reason | Non Active, Nov 2019 ceased to operate |