Bitkey develops blockchain-based smart locks that integrate with smartphones and Apple Watches. The system uses NFC cards and face recognition for access control, enabling remote locking, unlocking, and management. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chuo City, Japan, Bitkey has raised approximately $44.8M in Series B funding from investors including Goldman Sachs Investment Partners, Global Brain, CARTA VENTURES, 31VENTURES, and Hankyu Hanshin Properties. The company's smart lock technology combines blockchain, distributed systems, and encryption to provide secure access management for homes, offices, and hotels. The platform offers audit trails, remote management capabilities, and integration with existing property management systems for commercial deployments.
Bitkey
Series BBitkey develops blockchain-based smart locks that integrate with smartphones and Apple Watches. The system uses NFC cards and face recognition for access control, enabling remote locking, unlocking, and management. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chuo City, Japan, Bitkey has raised approximately $44.8M in Series B funding from investors including Goldman Sachs Investment Partners, Global Brain, CARTA VENTURES,…
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