Blinq Secures $25M to Revolutionize Business Cards
▼ Summary
– Business cards remain popular in 2025, but digital alternatives like Blinq are gaining traction due to smartphone use.
– Blinq, a Melbourne-based startup, has grown to 2.5 million users and serves 500,000 companies across multiple countries.
– The company raised $25 million in Series A funding, led by Touring Capital, with participation from existing and new investors.
– Blinq’s adoption surged after 2019 due to improved QR scanning on Android and increased QR code usage during COVID-19.
– The app offers customizable digital business cards, integrates with CRM systems, and focuses on relationship-building and organic growth.
Digital business cards are gaining traction as professionals seek smarter ways to network, and Blinq is leading the charge with its innovative platform. The Melbourne-based startup recently secured $25 million in Series A funding, signaling strong investor confidence in its vision to modernize professional connections.
What began as a side project in 2017 has now grown into a global solution, serving over 2.5 million users across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Blinq’s app allows professionals to create customizable digital business cards that integrate seamlessly with QR codes, NFC technology, and CRM systems like HubSpot and Salesforce.
The funding round was led by Touring Capital, with participation from existing investors Blackbird Ventures and Square Peg Capital, as well as new backer HubSpot Ventures. CEO Jerrod Webb attributes the company’s rapid growth to shifting workplace dynamics and the widespread adoption of QR codes during the pandemic.
Blinq’s B2C2B model has proven effective, with 80% of its user base in the U.S. and adoption spanning individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises. The platform’s built-in virality—where users introduce the app to new contacts—keeps customer acquisition costs low while driving organic expansion.
Competitors like Mobilo, Popl, and Wix offer similar services, but Webb believes Blinq stands out by focusing on relationship-building rather than just contact exchange. The company plans to expand into new markets, enhance enterprise solutions, and refine tools that help professionals turn first impressions into lasting connections.
With a growing team across Sydney, Melbourne, New York, and San Francisco, Blinq is well-positioned to redefine how people network in an increasingly digital world. As Webb puts it, “When you’re the trusted tool at the start of a relationship, you earn the right to shape what comes next.”
(Source: TechCrunch)
