BMT Series (Thirty-Eight): The Global Team Expansion Story of Bubblemaps
The story of Bubblemaps begins in France but quickly evolves into a global narrative. The company was founded by three crypto enthusiasts who initially just wanted to solve their own pain points in analyzing on-chain data. Looking back to 2023, the team was still just a small studio squeezed into a corner of Paris, starting out with $3 million in equity financing. The founders firmly believed that blockchain data needed to be presented more intuitively, and thus Bubblemaps was born - an engine that transforms raw data into bubble charts.
At first, everything was quite down-to-earth. The three core members had clear divisions of labor: one responsible for technical architecture, one for visual design, and another focused on marketing. But as the platform went live, user feedback came pouring in. They realized that relying solely on local talent in France was not enough. The first turning point was integrating multi-chain support, from the BNB chain to Solana and Polygon, resulting in explosive user growth. At this point, the team began to expand outward, first recruiting remote developers in Europe primarily to optimize real-time data processing.
In 2024, after securing funding through a token round, the pace of expansion accelerated. Bubblemaps was no longer limited to Europe and began to target global talent. Engineers from Asia joined, bringing a deep understanding of the Solana ecosystem; marketing experts from the U.S. helped connect with partners like Binance and LayerZero; even contributors from South America and Africa participated through open-source communities.
Today, the Bubblemaps team is spread across the globe, expanding from an initial team of three to dozens. In recruitment, they take an unconventional route, rarely posting formal job openings, instead attracting 'crypto natives' through community engagement and LinkedIn. This is not just about building a team; it’s about weaving a global intelligence network. The foundation in France remains, but the global perspective has transformed Bubblemaps from a tool into a pioneer of InfoFi.
This expansion story tells us that the crypto world knows no borders. The success of Bubblemaps lies in embracing diversity, from the French baguettes in Paris to the global coffee culture, all woven into their DNA. In the future, they will continue to hire, so if you’re passionate, why not give it a try.
