VIA

VIA, formally known as Via Science, Inc., was co-founded in 2016 by CEO Colin Gounden and COO Kate Ravanis. Gounden, a Harvard University graduate with a background in biochemistry and molecular biology, previously founded and sold two companies, including Grail Research, a business intelligence and analytics firm. Ravanis, a Northeastern University graduate, has a background in guiding the rapid growth of a global analytics firm. Their combined experience in analytics and scaling businesses laid the groundwork for VIA's mission to enhance the cleanliness, safety, and equity of communities.

The company operates in the Web3 technology and data security sector, providing a decentralized, zero-trust data protection platform. It primarily serves the U.S. Department of Defense and companies within critical infrastructure, particularly the energy sector. VIA's business model centers on enabling secure data sharing and analysis for its clients, which include major global utilities. Revenue is generated by providing these entities with tools to analyze sensitive data without compromising privacy or security.

VIA's core product is the Trusted Analytics Chain™ (TAC™), a blockchain-based platform that facilitates secure data analysis. A key feature of TAC™ is its use of privacy-enhancing technologies like blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs to allow for the analysis of confidential data from multiple sources without exposing the raw information. This is particularly beneficial for the energy industry, which spends over $100 billion annually on infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. By using artificial intelligence and machine learning on securely accessed data, VIA's platform helps prioritize the maintenance and replacement of critical equipment, like transformers, leading to more efficient and cost-effective operations. In March 2025, the company announced a $28 million Series B funding round led by Bosch Ventures, with participation from BMW i Ventures and MassMutual Ventures, to scale its quantum-resistant, passwordless technologies for defense and enterprise sectors.

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