Helium
The world's first Decentralized Machine Network.
Helium's decentralized machine network simplifies connecting anything to the internet through a blockchain, wireless network, and open-source software. Helium is shaping the future by rewarding anyone for creating a global decentralized wireless network for billions of machines. Helium was founded in 2013 by Shawn Fanning of Napster, Amir Haleem, and Sean Carey. The company is backed by Khosla Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), FirstMark Capital, Marc Benioff, HSB/MunichRe Ventures Slow Ventures, and others.