ARIN

American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), founded in 1997, is a nonprofit organization supporting the operation of the Internet by managing the distribution of IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6) and ASNs. Headquartered in the United States, ARIN serves Canada, many Caribbean and North Atlantic islands, and the United States. As a member-based organization, ARIN plays a crucial role in distributing Internet number resources, including IP addresses, and coordinating the development of policies by the community for the management of Internet Protocol number resources. Additionally, ARIN advances the Internet through informational outreach.

While specific information about recent funding and investors is currently unavailable, ARIN's mission and operational scope position it as a key player in enabling and enhancing the functioning of the Internet. As the demand for IP addresses and Internet number resources continues to grow, ARIN plays a vital role in managing and distributing these resources, making it an organization of significant importance within the tech and internet infrastructure industries.