Rushi Manche

Rushi Manche co-founded a blockchain technology company that developed the first modular blockchain network, focusing on combining performance, liquidity, and composability. In his early twenties, he and his partner decided to leave their internships and withdraw from Vanderbilt University to pursue this vision full-time. Their early efforts resulted in raising $3.4 million in pre-seed funding from over 25 angel investors, and the company expanded to a team of more than 70 members. In 2023, just a year after founding the company, they secured a $38 million Series A funding round. This achievement attracted investment from several prominent firms, including Hack VC, Placeholder, Archetype, Maven 11, Robot Ventures, Figment Capital, Nomad Capital, Bankless Ventures, OKX Ventures, dao5, and Aptos Labs. His work played a key role in guiding the company toward building secure, scalable blockchain solutions. Rushi Manche envisioned a blockchain platform that allowed developers to build applications capable of interacting securely across various networks. He recognized the need for safer systems that will enable users to manage digital assets without concern for compatibility issues or vulnerabilities. He believed that blockchain programming offered a modern and efficient solution for digital infrastructure, especially in sectors that require high reliability. The modular design of the system separated key blockchain functions into distinct layers, making the technology more flexible and easier to scale. A programming language developed by a major tech company was used to power an Ethereum layer-2 solution within the platform, resulting in increased speed and security. A token was also introduced to support the ecosystem.