Blockstream

Blockstream is a blockchain technology company founded in 2014, focusing on Bitcoin infrastructure and cryptographic solutions. The company aims to build trust-minimized financial systems using Bitcoin's blockchain, reducing reliance on intermediaries through decentralized technologies. Co-founded by Dr. Adam Back, Blockstream has raised significant funding, achieving a valuation of $3.2 billion. Blockstream offers a range of products and services, including the Liquid Network, which enables fast and confidential Bitcoin transactions and asset issuance. The Blockstream Satellite broadcasts the Bitcoin blockchain globally, ensuring access in areas with limited internet. Additionally, Blockstream Green is a non-custodial wallet that supports Bitcoin and Liquid assets, while Blockstream Explorer allows users to track transactions. The company also provides custom blockchain infrastructure solutions for institutional clients, focusing on custody and settlement services. With a commitment to open-source development, Blockstream contributes to Bitcoin Core and collaborates with financial institutions and enterprises to deploy innovative blockchain solutions.

Information Technology & Services Montreal, Canada Founded 2014 ~71 employees Private · Convertible Note

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Employees
71
+12.7% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$493K
Revenue ~$35M
Total funding
$664M
Last round Convertible Note, Oct 2024
12-month attrition
11.5%
Tech: 20.3%
H1B filings, FY2025
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
3
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Blockstream went from 62 employees in Jul 2023 to 71 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 16 people joined, 3 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other28
Finance10
Engineering10
Operations8
HR7
Marketing4
Sales1
Product1

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Salaries at Blockstream

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1 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Finance1
Executive1

Funding

  • Oct 2024 · Convertible Note · $210M · Fulgur Ventures
  • Jan 2023 · Debt Financing · $125M · Kingsway Capital, Fulgur Ventures, Cohen & Cohen Capital Markets
  • Oct 2021 · $16.1M
  • Aug 2021 · Series B · $210M · Baillie Gifford
  • Nov 2017 · $25M · DG Lab Fund
  • Feb 2016 · Series A · $57M · Horizons Ventures, AXA Strategic Ventures, Digital Garage
  • Nov 2014 · Seed · $21M · Khosla Ventures, Real Ventures, Crypto Currency Partners

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Blockstream FAQ

How many employees does Blockstream have?

Blockstream has about 71 employees, up 12.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Blockstream sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Blockstream filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Finance roles.

What is Blockstream's revenue per employee?

Blockstream makes about $493K in revenue per employee, based on $35M annual revenue and 71 employees.

How much does Blockstream pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for Blockstream in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Blockstream salaries page. See Blockstream salaries

How much funding has Blockstream raised?

Blockstream has raised $664.1M in total funding; its latest round was Convertible Note in Oct 2024.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.