Helius Raises $9.5M to Simplify Solana Development with Specialized Tools
• Helius, a Solana developer platform, raised $9.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Foundation Capital • Helius aims to simplify Solana development by providing tools that abstract away blockchain complexities • The company powers infrastructure for majority of Solana ecosystem, including projects like Discord and Shopify integrations • Solana offers fast speeds and low fees but has had scaling issues that complicate development • Helius takes a vertical approach, building specialized tools for Solana rather than supporting multiple blockchains