Self Protocol Secures $9 Million in Funding on November 13, 2025

According to industry media reports, Self Protocol raised $9 million in funding on November 13, 2025. The round attracted investment from prominent firms and individuals including Greenfield Capital, Verda Ventures, SoftBank, Sreeram Kannan, Sandeep Nailwal, Julien Bouteloup, Hart Lambur, Jill Carlson, Spearhead VC, and Fireweed Ventures. Following this round, Self Protocol’s total cumulative funding stands at $9 million.Self Labs is developing a privacy-centric trust layer for the internet. The company focuses on enabling users to prove their identity and unique attributes without disclosing personal data. Self Protocol’s open-source platform integrates two core products—Self Pass and Connect—leveraging zero-knowledge proofs and electronic passport NFC technology to deliver secure, decentralized verification services to millions of users. The protocol supports passport standards from more than 174 countries worldwide and complies with regulatory requirements essential for the fast-growing digital economy.With demand for digital identity verification rising, Self Protocol’s privacy-first solution addresses a critical market gap. Through advanced cryptographic technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs, users can authenticate their identities while preserving personal privacy—an essential step toward building a safer and more trusted digital ecosystem. The proceeds from this funding round will further support Self Protocol’s global expansion and accelerate the adoption of privacy-protecting identity verification across various industries.