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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,…

High Tech · Smart Homes, · Chuo City, Japan · EST 2018

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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.

Business model

Security & Surveillance Technology > PIAM > Secured Entry Control > Smart Lock and Key > Smart Lock,

Smart Homes > Home Security > Access Control > Smart Lock and Key > Locks,

Plug and Play Tech Center Batches > Japan > Batch 2

Institutional investors

31VENTURESGlobal BrainCARTA VENTURESMirai Creation FundHankyu Hanshin PropertiesGoldman Sachs Investment PartnersMercuria Investmentshinsei-investment.comJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsBushwhacker CapitalMercuria BizTechSEINO CVCHILL HOUSE

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