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Brave Software, Inc.

Brave Software, Inc.

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaConsumer & Commercehttps://brave.com

Last Round

Initial Coin

Offering

May 31, 2017

Total Funding Raised

$42M

Momentum

Top 1%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Brave Software, Inc. operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was an Initial Coin Offering round in May 2017.

Brave Software, Inc. is an internet software company that develops a privacy-focused web browser designed to enhance user safety by blocking intrusive ads and trackers while supporting content creators through an attention-based advertising ecosystem.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

Digital Advertising, Digital Wallets, Data Protection, Blockchain Infrastructure, NLP & Conversational AI

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Revenue Share, Payment Processing Fee, Usage-Based SaaS

AI Layer

Application

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Brave Software, Inc. Comparables

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Brave Software, Inc. Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Initial Coin OfferingMay 31, 2017
SeedAug 1, 2016
SeedNov 17, 2015
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Hiroshi Shimase

Brave Software Asia, CEO

Executive Team

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CEO

Executive Team

Bill Engles

Chief Financial Officer

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Brave Software, Inc. Investors

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Market signals

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  • Nov 10, 2026

    Search volumes have jumped by 56%.

  • Nov 10, 2026

    User numbers have risen by 29%.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • recognized_asNov 12, 2026

    Proton recognizes Brave as the most secure browser of 2026, largely for its anti-fingerprinting technology.

  • launchesNov 11, 2026

    Brave develops a privacy-preserving URL cloaking scheme that routes search-result links through its service while preventing it from learning which result users click, with the scheme starting in the upcoming days of November 2026.

  • is_developingNov 10, 2026

    Brave continues to develop AI tools, including its Leo assistant for summarising, analysing and translating content and its revamped Search API for developers building AI applications.

  • launchesNov 9, 2026

    Brave adds long-press previews for embedded links and videos in Ask Brave and Leo AI answers, letting iOS users open them in a quick-view window or full tab.

  • sells_assets_toNov 6, 2026

    Brave sells its search index to Cohere Inc. on Nov 6th '26.

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Brave Software, Inc. Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brave Software, Inc.'s valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Brave Software, Inc. a public or private company?

Brave Software, Inc. is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Brave Software, Inc.?

Brave Software, Inc. is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Brave Software, Inc.'s secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Brave Software, Inc. worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Brave Software, Inc. is not publicly available.

Can I buy Brave Software, Inc. stock?

Brave Software, Inc. shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Brave Software, Inc.'s last funding round?

Brave Software, Inc.'s most recent funding round was Initial Coin Offering on May 31, 2017.

Who are the main investors in Brave Software, Inc.?

Key investors in Brave Software, Inc. include Founders Fund, Propel Venture Partners, Pantera Capital.

Will Brave Software, Inc. IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Brave Software, Inc..

How can I track Brave Software, Inc. secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range175
Year Founded2015
Last FundingMay 31, 2017

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