Blockchain Startup 5ire Turns Unicorn After Raising $100 Million in Series A The fund raised will be utilized for business expansion and extending 5ire's footprint

By Teena Jose

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

Company handout

5ire, a fifth-generation level 1 blockchain network, has raised $100 million in Series A funding from UK-based conglomerate SRAM & MRAM. It is claimed that the investment makes 5ire the fastest growing blockchain unicorn in India and the only sustainable blockchain unicorn in the world, valued at $1.5 billion. The fund raised will be utilized for business expansion and extending 5ire's footprint across three continents including Asia, North America and Europe, with India as the hub of operations and core area of focus.

"We are on a mission to embed sustainability into blockchain and shift the current paradigm from 'for-profit' to 'for-benefit'. The 5ire team has worked round-the-clock to develop a platform that combines both technology and processes for the benefit of humankind. We are humbled by the trust shown in 5ire by the SRAM & MRAM group and thrilled to find a partner who also wants to promote the transition of the world from the fourth industrial revolution to the fifth industrial revolution," said Pratik Gauri, CEO and founder, 5ire.

5ire empowers decentralized autonomous organizations and working groups to help accelerate the implementation of the UN's 17 SDG goals. 5ire will continue to invest in strengthening its blockchain further and work towards ensuring this decentralized technology benefits a larger base globally. Additionally, 5ire aims to hire the best talent in the industry across functions like product, engineering and marketing, claimed by the company in a statement.

"We have great confidence in moving forward with investments in sustainable technologies. As a scientist, I have always believed in finding better ways to do things and 5ire is committed to find solutions for the 17 UN sustainability development goals. We are assured in the abilities of the leadership team at 5ire and wish them all the very best," said Dr Sailesh Lachu Hiranandani, chairman, SRAM & MRAM group.

Founded by Pratik Gauri, Prateek Dwivedi and Vilma Mattila, in 2021, the missions of the 5ire ecosystem are to embed a for-benefit paradigm at the heart of blockchain, highly incentivize practices that align with the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDG), facilitate the transition from 4IR to 5IR, and accelerate the implementation of the UN 2030 agenda for sustainable development.

Teena Jose

News Desk Reporter with Entrepreneur India

Teena is a post graduate in financial journalism. She has an avid interest in content creation, digital media and fashion.
Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

News and Trends

Recur Club Announces Credit Offerings for Startups Beyond Series A and SMEs

In FY 24–25, the platform also plans to deploy an additional INR 2000 crores through its Recur Swift program for startups.

Technology

Consulting Firms Ramp Up Tech Capabilities to Bridge Strategy and Execution

By bridging the gap between high-level strategy and technical delivery, consulting firms are winning larger, more influential projects and forging stronger, long-term partnerships with clients.

Business Solutions

This Intuitive App Delivers Task Management That Keeps up with Your Hustle

With Blitzit you can plan, track, and crush tasks with this all-in-one productivity powerhouse.

News and Trends

From Charging Phones to Powering Homes: How Ambrane Became a INR 260 Cr Bootstrapped Electronics Brand

"One day, I was in the metro carrying a power bank. A man saw it and asked, 'What are you doing with this gadget?' I said, 'I'm charging my phone.' He asked, 'Will it charge mine too?' That's when it hit me that we were solving a real problem people hadn't even named yet," says Ashok Rajpal, Founder and Director, Ambrane