Really Raises $18M in Seed Funding

Really, an Austin, Texas-based provider of a phone service powered by a decentralized mobile network (DeWi)raised $18m in seed funding.

The round was led by Polychain, Floodgate founding partner Mike Maples Jr., and other strategic partners.

The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.

Founded by CEO Adam Lyons, the founder of TheZebra.com, Really is launching a Wireless phone service and a decentralized mobile network (REALLY DeWi) that makes the sharing economy accessible to all. A phone plan comparison tool, REALLY.com, allows individuals to compare 56 carriers and 379 plans and switch to the service right for them.