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Brave Software, Inc.

Brave Software, Inc.

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

Last Round

Initial Coin

Offering

May 31, 2017

Total Funding Raised

$42M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

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, NLP & Conversational AI, Blockchain Infrastructure

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Revenue Share, Payment Processing Fee, Usage-Based SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

privacy browserad blockercrypto walletweb3 browserbrave searchprivacy-first advertisingai searchbat tokensearch apidecentralized webad techchromium browsercrypto paymentsbrowser extensiondecentralized financedefi

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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

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

Executive Team

Brave Software, Inc. Investors

Notable investors and investment history

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  • Apr 24, 2026

    Brave's 'crate' software integrated into Mozilla Firefox network code.

  • Apr 21, 2026

    Launched Brave Origin, a minimalist browser version.

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • is_developingSep 14, 2026

    Brave is developing Container automation features on Sep 7th '26.

  • launchesSep 9, 2026

    Brave launches two wallet upgrades in the latest v1.94 version on desktop.

  • launchesAug 31, 2026

    Brave launches major formatting upgrade for students.

  • launchesAug 29, 2026

    Brave launches paid Premium version.

  • launchesAug 27, 2026

    Brave launched Brave Accounts on Aug 1st '26.

Brave Software, Inc. Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Brave a public or private company?

Brave is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Brave?

Brave is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Brave worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Brave is not publicly available.

Can I buy Brave stock?

Brave shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Brave's last funding round?

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

Who are the main investors in Brave?

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

Will Brave IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Brave.

How can I track Brave secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

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

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