SignSplit secures $400 million seed round at $1 billion valuation

SignSplit PBC has emerged from stealth with a $400 million strategic seed round from W Group, a global fintech and technology ecosystem. The funding places the startup at a $1 billion valuation.

The company focuses on the concept of “signed data,” providing infrastructure that allows individuals and institutions to protect, license, and receive compensation for their data, work, and likeness. This system is designed to address the increasing demand for high-quality, real-world human data in fields such as advanced AI models, robotics, science, healthcare, and media.

SignSplit’s platform includes a verification layer to help AI systems, social media platforms, and digital services identify signed content and access its associated provenance, consent, and usage terms. This aims to move beyond internet-scraped data by establishing clear permissions and usage rights for contributors.