> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://rubyprototcol.gitbook.io/ruby-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://rubyprototcol.gitbook.io/ruby-protocol/getting-started/team-and-backers.md).

# Team & Backers

### Team and Advisors

The Ruby Protocol team consists of seasoned engineers, cryptographers, data scientists, and cryptocurrency early adopters. Our team has a profound understanding of cryptographic encryption and zero-knowledge algorithms. Our expertise in cryptography has allowed us to deliver impressive results. The background of the team consists of both engineering and academic backgrounds.

Concordium Beam Harvard Suterusu Credit Suisse Nasdaq John Hopkins Ocean UCL Waves

### Key Backers

Ruby Protocol, a privacy-centric protocol for web3, has successfully closed the $7.3 million seed funding round, which was contributed by some of the most active and renowned names in this community. This will fuel the exponential growth of Ruby Protocol and become the essential driver and indicator of future success in our endeavors to make Web3 privacy possible everywhere.

DFG Digital Strategies SigNum Capital D1 Ventures GenBlock Maverick Global Ventures Global Coin Research DWeb3 Gitcoin