Aves Lair

Aves Lair is a global venture capital firm established in 2020 and based in New York, New York. Initially launched as a technology hub and co-working space in 2018, the company has evolved into a marketplace that connects ideas, talent, and capital. Aves Lair focuses on investing in technology companies, particularly those in the web 3.0 sector, and offers support through an accelerator program that runs every six months. The firm partners with technical founders by providing not only capital but also strategic, technical, and business development solutions, assisting portfolio companies in achieving product-market fit in rapidly changing industries.

Francis Berwa

General Partner

Jeffrey Reed

Venture Partner

Michael Robinson

Partner

11 past transactions

Flare Network

Venture Round in 2024
Flare is a powerful new blockchain with the first consensus protocol for external data. Decentralized applications on Flare can therefore trustlessly acquire and use information from other blockchains and real world data sources, solving the oracle problem and opening the door to a new era of utility. > Fast, decentralized and fully-insured bridges can connect smart contract chains multilaterally, unifying rather than fragmenting liquidity. > Non-smart contract assets such as BTC, XRP and DOGE can be brought on to Flare, and put to work earning yield in DeFi. > Full cross-chain composability enables decentralized applications to use the value, liquidity and information of multiple blockchains via a single deployment on Flare. > Seamless decentralized integration with Web2 data powers trustless use of real world data sources in Web3 dapps.

Orb Labs

Seed Round in 2023
Orb Labs is engaged in the development of a blockchain interoperability platform that facilitates cross-chain messaging protocols and omnichain applications. The company aims to create tools and protocols that enable seamless communication between different blockchains. By focusing on secure multichain solutions, Orb Labs provides both developers and consumers with the necessary infrastructure to interact with multiple blockchain networks efficiently. This approach enhances the user experience and promotes broader adoption of blockchain technology across various applications.

Simban

Seed Round in 2023
Simban is the first travel metaverse and gaming platform for internet users.

Spawn

Seed Round in 2022
Spawn enable college students to maintain a social connection and professional network for education and employment.

Oort

Seed Round in 2022
Oort is a decentralized data cloud platform focused on enhancing privacy and cost efficiency by harnessing global computing and storage resources. The company provides enterprise-grade cloud solutions tailored for generative AI and data-driven businesses. As a pioneer in intelligent decentralized data cloud technology, Oort is supported by U.S. patents and academic research. With a strong network of partnerships, Oort collaborates with over 40 projects and companies, including notable names such as DELL, Tencent Cloud, and Cardano, and has established connections with prestigious institutions like Harvard, MIT, and the University of Chicago. Headquartered in New York, Oort's core team comprises professionals from esteemed organizations such as Columbia University, Qualcomm, AT&T, and JP Morgan. The platform also employs blockchain technology to enable metaverse developers to access decentralized computing power, offering a scalable solution for web3-native products.

Blocksport

Seed Round in 2021
Blocksport AG is a provider of a B2B SaaS-based sports platform that assists sports clubs in enhancing community engagement and generating new revenue streams. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, the company offers a customizable mobile solution that incorporates elements such as community management, gamification, and consumption rewards. Through its platform, Blocksport enables clubs to activate and monetize their fan bases while also facilitating brand visibility analysis. The offerings include applications for fan voting, loyalty solutions to increase engagement within the ecosystem, and cashless payment systems. By leveraging web3 and blockchain technologies, Blocksport aims to transform the digital relationships between sports entities and their fans, creating more interactive and rewarding experiences.

AgenteBTC

Seed Round in 2021
AgenteBTC is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, offering users access to various crypto assets along with competitive returns and lower remittance rates. Founded in September 2019 by Victor Egoavil, the company has raised $250,000 in Pre-Seed funding from a U.S. investor. With over 10,000 users, AgenteBTC processed $5.8 million in transaction volume in 2022, primarily through organic marketing strategies. The platform features over 12,000 physical cash-in points and supports local payment methods, ensuring a user-friendly experience across different territories. In 2023, AgenteBTC expanded its services internationally, entering the Honduran market as its second operational territory.

PUML Better Health

Seed Round in 2021
PUML Better Health operates a fitness engagement platform designed to motivate individuals to maintain an active lifestyle. By gamifying sports challenges, the company rewards users for participating in physical activities, both in real life and in the Metaverse. Its platform connects with corporate clients, offering incentives such as tokens that can be exchanged for various rewards. Through this approach, PUML Better Health aims to enhance fitness engagement and promote healthier habits among its users.

Digital Prime Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Digital Prime Technologies specializes in customizable prime brokerage technology solutions for financial institutions. The company develops a comprehensive platform that enables brokers and capital markets firms to facilitate trading and investing in digital assets. Its user-friendly interface integrates both API and SaaS offerings, allowing clients to connect with a diverse network of liquidity providers for transactions, borrowing, and lending of digital assets, as well as collateral management. This platform empowers clients to consolidate their preferred service providers, including custodians and liquidity partners, into a single, unified system.

Substrata

Seed Round in 2020
Substrata is a developer of social signal intelligence software that focuses on optimizing B2B sales and high-value deal-making. The platform analyzes various layers of communication, including verbal and nonverbal cues, to provide actionable insights into the dynamics of deal-related interactions. By continuously assessing the dealmaker's position, Substrata enhances win rates, reduces sales cycles, and improves goal achievement. Utilizing advanced deep-learning technology, the software uncovers hidden intentions, emotions, and power dynamics that influence sales conversations. It delivers transformative insights into factors such as social status perceptions, seller competence, and contextual elements like urgency and relevance. Additionally, Substrata offers tailored recommendations for deal-closing strategies based on specific market conditions and relationship histories, empowering dealmakers to navigate complex negotiations more effectively.

Flare Network

Seed Round in 2020
Flare is a powerful new blockchain with the first consensus protocol for external data. Decentralized applications on Flare can therefore trustlessly acquire and use information from other blockchains and real world data sources, solving the oracle problem and opening the door to a new era of utility. > Fast, decentralized and fully-insured bridges can connect smart contract chains multilaterally, unifying rather than fragmenting liquidity. > Non-smart contract assets such as BTC, XRP and DOGE can be brought on to Flare, and put to work earning yield in DeFi. > Full cross-chain composability enables decentralized applications to use the value, liquidity and information of multiple blockchains via a single deployment on Flare. > Seamless decentralized integration with Web2 data powers trustless use of real world data sources in Web3 dapps.
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