News Summary

Blinq, a Melbourne-based startup, has successfully raised a $25 million Series A funding round led by Touring Capital, with participation from Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, and HubSpot Ventures. Founded by Jarrod Webb, Blinq offers a digital business card app that utilizes QR codes to facilitate seamless sharing of contact information. Since its inception in 2017, the app has gained over 2.5 million users, including 500,000 companies across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Blinq’s platform allows users to create customized digital business cards that can integrate with CRM systems like HubSpot and Salesforce. The company has expanded its team to 67 employees across Sydney, Melbourne, New York, and San Francisco to support its growth. With a significant portion of its customer base in the U.S., Blinq aims to deepen its market presence and evolve how people connect in a rapidly changing world.