1. Auston Bunsen, former founder of QuickNode, a blockchain developer platform, launched AccessGrid in April 2025 after raising $4.4 million in seed funding. AccessGrid develops APIs for companies to manage digital key fobs within Apple and Google Wallets.
2. AccessGrid aims to modernize the access control industry by replacing outdated systems with an API that issues uncloneable credentials using encrypted payloads, which can be instantly revoked via the cloud. The company emphasizes military-grade encryption and cybersecurity practices.
3. With fresh capital, AccessGrid will focus on improving security features, developing new products and features, and expanding into automobile products. The ultimate goal is to upgrade every access control reader in the U.S., making entry faster, safer, and more seamless for both people and machines.
2. AccessGrid aims to modernize the access control industry by replacing outdated systems with an API that issues uncloneable credentials using encrypted payloads, which can be instantly revoked via the cloud. The company emphasizes military-grade encryption and cybersecurity practices.
3. With fresh capital, AccessGrid will focus on improving security features, developing new products and features, and expanding into automobile products. The ultimate goal is to upgrade every access control reader in the U.S., making entry faster, safer, and more seamless for both people and machines.
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Auston Bunsen, ex-founder of QuickNode, launched AccessGrid in April 2025 after securing $4.4 million in seed funding. AccessGrid develops APIs for businesses to manage digital key fobs within Apple and Google Wallets. The goal is to modernize the access control industry by replacing outdated
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/28/accessgrid-raises-4-4m-to-help-turn-phones-into-key-fobs/#summary
Date: Oct. 29, 2025
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Created: 2025/10/29 00:42
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