Digital Currency Group Invests in Filament Enterprise Technology
Filament, an enterprise technology company formerly known as Pinocc.io, was able to garner $5 million in Series A funding from a number of investors, including the Digital Currency Group. The company creates smart industrial infrastructure by connecting existing machinery, equipment, and assets to a wireless sensor network. The funding was led by Bullpen Capital and was joined by Verizon Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Samsung Ventures, Haystack, Working Lab Capital, Techstars, and Digital Currency Group. Digital Currency Industry and Enterprise Technology. Filament gives industrial companies....
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