Chapter One
Chapter One Ventures, founded in 2017 and based in Santa Monica, California, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments. The firm specializes in sectors such as information technology, business products and services, consumer products and services, and financial services. Chapter One is dedicated to incubating and developing internet-based business models, offering operational and technical support to its portfolio companies to facilitate international scaling. In addition to raising investments for startups, the firm provides strategic guidance and leverages its extensive network across the MENA and GCC regions to generate business leads. Chapter One Ventures aims to cover every investment stage, from seed funding to significant growth, identifying opportunities that others may overlook and assisting entrepreneurs in transforming their innovative ideas into impactful businesses.
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Flashnet
Seed Round in 2025
Flashnet is commited to build a Bitcoin exchange that anyone can use and where people keep their own money.
Mevvy Network
Seed Round in 2025
Mevvy Network enables seamless MEV on any chain, reducing the barrier of entry for searchers.
Hyperbolic Network
Series A in 2024
Hyperbolic Network is a software development company focused on creating web and networking solutions for decentralized computing platforms. It operates an open-source platform that aggregates idle computing resources, facilitating AI development. This platform enables users to build and deploy applications using a collective computing capacity, which is particularly useful for training AI models and hosting them. By providing a GPU network, Hyperbolic Network allows individuals and organizations to run AI interfaces and deploy them without depending on centralized infrastructures, promoting a more distributed and efficient approach to computing in the field of artificial intelligence.
Fiamma
Seed Round in 2024
Fiamma builds the future of finance and the internet on bitcoin with ZK and BitVM2.
Daylight
Venture Round in 2024
Daylight is a company that creates an Application Programming Interface (API) focused on enhancing user engagement and retention within the Web3 ecosystem. It offers a platform that allows users to access a variety of Web3 benefits, including claims, mints, voting, access, and airdrops. By leveraging its technology, Daylight enables users to discover and capitalize on the various opportunities available in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape.
Helius
Series B in 2024
Helius is a developer-focused platform that accelerates the adoption of crypto-powered software. It provides a blockchain-based API platform that helps developers understand on-chain data and query transactions, while offering webhooks for automation and bots and RPC nodes to enable applications to interact with the blockchain. The platform supports building crypto applications that can parse closed-source smart contracts quickly, streamlining the development process for decentralized applications.
Ragie AI
Seed Round in 2024
Ragie AI specializes in automating and streamlining the ingestion, processing, and retrieval of structured and unstructured data, providing businesses with AI-driven tools to enhance their data workflows. Their platform allows users to effortlessly sync data from various sources, chunk and index it for efficient retrieval, and integrate seamlessly into existing systems, all while leveraging advanced language models for accurate results.
Helius
Series A in 2024
Helius is a developer-focused platform that accelerates the adoption of crypto-powered software. It provides a blockchain-based API platform that helps developers understand on-chain data and query transactions, while offering webhooks for automation and bots and RPC nodes to enable applications to interact with the blockchain. The platform supports building crypto applications that can parse closed-source smart contracts quickly, streamlining the development process for decentralized applications.
Campaign
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Campaign is a no-code platform that enables brands and creators to launch digital customer engagement programs on the blockchain. The platform is designed to enhance the connection between artists or creators and their fans by providing tools for data tracking, personalized rewards, and engagement strategies for both online and in-person interactions. This allows creators to gain insights into their fanbase and incentivize ongoing support, ultimately fostering a deeper relationship with their audience.
Spline
Seed Round in 2023
Spline is a design tool that facilitates 3D and 2D modeling, specifically tailored for designers, developers, and teams engaged in digital projects. The platform allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on 3D designs directly within a web browser, supporting real-time collaboration for multiple users on the same project. Spline's capabilities enable the development of interactive 3D prototypes suitable for both web and mobile applications. The tool simplifies the design process by allowing the creation and publication of three-dimensional text and basic geometric shapes, while also providing options for importing models and editing materials. With versatile export functionalities, Spline ensures that designs can be easily shared across various platforms, enhancing usability and accessibility for its users.
Metal
Seed Round in 2023
Metal is an AI application built for fund deal teams and managers. We accelerate a funds deal flow by reducing the effort needed to collect and parse data, perform diligence, and capture key findings.
Antimetal
Seed Round in 2023
Antimetal is a technology company specializing in cloud optimization. It offers an automated platform designed to help businesses save on their cloud spending effortlessly and securely. The platform employs AI-driven analytics to continuously monitor and understand users' usage patterns, identifying potential savings opportunities without requiring any coding or engineering expertise from clients.
Portal
Seed Round in 2023
Portal Labs is developing enterprise-grade web3 infrastructure designed to enhance user experiences across various digital platforms. The company focuses on providing consumer infrastructure that ensures security and simple integration, allowing users to engage seamlessly with applications such as NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi), and play-to-earn gaming. By offering a native experience, Portal aims to unlock new capabilities and use cases for users, facilitating easier interaction within the evolving web3 landscape.
ether.fi
Seed Round in 2023
EtherFi is a company that offers a decentralized and non-custodial Ethereum staking solution. Its platform allows users to maintain control of their keys while delegating staking responsibilities to node operators in exchange for rewards. This approach ensures that investors retain ownership of their keys in a secure location, independent of the node operators. EtherFi's innovative software facilitates a transparent and secure staking process, empowering users to participate in Ethereum staking without relinquishing control of their assets.
Phi
Seed Round in 2023
Phi is a social gaming platform that emphasizes on-chain identity within the Web3 ecosystem. By leveraging Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and wallet activities, Phi enables users to create personalized web3 cities that reflect their blockchain interactions. The platform features various tools and functionalities, such as Silver Gas Saver and Supersonic Bat, enhancing the gaming experience by gamifying blockchain activities. It aims to provide an immersive and interactive environment, allowing users to visualize their on-chain engagement and claim in-game objects based on their wallet activity. Additionally, Phi offers a user guide to assist players in navigating the platform and creating their unique Phi Land.
Squid
Seed Round in 2023
Squid is a developer of financial software that facilitates seamless connectivity between users and developers in the cryptocurrency market. The company's platform enables the swapping of any token across different blockchains, providing a streamlined approach to accessing decentralized applications with a single click. Squid's solution includes an application programming interface and software development kit that allows for native token swaps and messaging between users and applications across various chains. This functionality empowers investors with composable, cross-chain financial logic, enhancing their ability to navigate the complex landscape of cryptocurrency liquidity and applications.
Elixir
Seed Round in 2023
Elixir is a decentralized protocol that facilitates algorithmic market-making across both centralized and decentralized exchanges. It is designed to enhance composability for integrations, allowing retail users to engage in market-making activities and potentially earn profits. Additionally, Elixir provides projects and trading venues with access to active market-making services for their trading pairs, thus promoting liquidity and efficiency in the market. The protocol emphasizes computational security, ensuring that transactions and market activities are conducted safely and reliably.
Nillion
Seed Round in 2022
Nillion is a computer and network security company that operates a decentralized public network based on a cryptographic primitive called Nil Message Compute (NMC). It develops a decentralized computing platform for secure processing and storage of high-value data, employing privacy technologies to enable confidential computations on masked data. The platform is designed to help healthcare and finance industries manage sensitive information while maintaining robust security standards and operational efficiency.
Spindl
Seed Round in 2022
Spindl is a developer of a blockchain-based attribution system that helps businesses accelerate user growth by providing data analytics of customer behavior, retention rates, ROI on token drops, customer acquisition costs on advertising spend, and wallet conversion rates, enabling data‑driven marketing decisions.
Hexens
Seed Round in 2022
Hexens is a cybersecurity software developer focused on securing digital assets and data. The company offers a range of services, including blockchain security, cyber investigations, and security advisory, aimed at providing comprehensive analysis and consulting in the cybersecurity realm. By prioritizing exceptional service and results, Hexens strives to exceed industry standards and deliver an unparalleled experience for its clients.
Dust Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Dust Labs is a technology company specializing in web3 solutions that focuses on enhancing the value of NFT communities. It develops software designed to provide essential tooling for NFT projects primarily on the Solana and Ethereum blockchains. By offering a project management tool tailored for NFT initiatives, Dust Labs enables clients to effectively manage their projects and deliver increased value to their holders. The company's commitment to innovation in the NFT space positions it as a significant player in the growing market for digital assets.
Coherent
Seed Round in 2022
Coherent is a blockchain data startup that specializes in data intelligence software. The company focuses on unifying unstructured customer data, allowing businesses to consolidate valuable information into a comprehensive, intelligent report. By leveraging its platform, Coherent provides actionable insights that enable clients to make informed decisions swiftly. This approach helps organizations enhance their data-driven strategies and improve overall operational efficiency.
Silta Finance
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Silta is a financial platform designed to bridge decentralized finance with infrastructure investments. By utilizing technology solutions, including artificial intelligence, Silta facilitates the application process for financing through loan pools and legally binding bond purchase agreements. This approach enables real-world infrastructure developers to access necessary liquidity while enhancing efficiency in project preparation and due diligence. The platform aims to support sustainable development by connecting innovative financial mechanisms with essential infrastructure projects.
Dynamic Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Dynamic Labs is a developer of a wallet-based authentication and authorization platform that facilitates the adoption of non-fungible token wallets. The platform enables developers to implement wallet-based login, onboarding, and authentication processes, while also allowing for the addition and removal of blockchain networks. It provides tools for information collection and the structuring of access lists and gates, empowering developers to create customized authentication and user management solutions for their clients. By focusing on multi-chain capabilities, Dynamic Labs aims to streamline and enhance the user experience in digital identity management.
ZGEN
Venture Round in 2022
ZGEN is a software firm that builds smart contracts on web3 applications for DeFi and DAO communities. They also involve in tobBuilding essentials for internet communities.
Captions
Series A in 2022
Captions is an AI-powered creative studio focused on revolutionizing video creation and editing. It offers an innovative platform that simplifies the process of adding captions to videos, making it both easy and affordable for users. The company provides a range of software solutions designed to enhance video production, including automatic subtitle generation, eye contact correction, language dubbing, and video clip extraction. These features not only streamline the creative process but also elevate storytelling by generating accurate and time-saving captions. Additionally, Captions assists users in adding appropriate music and effects, while also generating relevant metadata such as titles, descriptions, and hashtags for social media, thereby enriching the overall content creation experience.
ShapeShift
Venture Round in 2022
ShapeShift is a digital currency exchange platform established in July 2014, designed to facilitate the instant conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins. The platform distinguishes itself by allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies without the need for user accounts or registration, thereby enhancing privacy and reducing risks associated with personal information and funds. In the summer of 2019, ShapeShift introduced a new platform that empowers users to self-custody their crypto assets while providing functionalities to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive cryptocurrencies independently of third-party involvement. Additionally, the company operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017. ShapeShift is led by industry veteran Erik Voorhees.
Ponto
Seed Round in 2022
Ponto provides regulated payment services for global enterprises to offer financial services to their customers. The company manages and eliminates the risks involved with offering financial services worldwide. This way, new products can deliver on the promise of improving and democratizing access to the economy for everyone.
Flip
Seed Round in 2022
Flip is a developer of an online platform to provide insights from blockchain data to help investors make better decisions in the Defi and NFT marketplace. The company builds free tools for artists and collectors to make the most of their NFTs across all chains and marketplaces.
Runway
Seed Round in 2021
Runway is a mobile release management platform that manages the entire mobile release cycle from one place. It integrates with all the tools in the stack that serve as a central hub to manage the entire release cycle.
Wonderverse
Seed Round in 2021
Wonderverse is a task management system founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is designed to assist decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in launching and scaling their initiatives effectively. The platform facilitates process development, rights configuration, and transparent collaboration among team members. By providing tools for workflow creation and task setup, Wonderverse enables organizations to plan projects, manage contributor payments, and enhance teamwork across various initiatives.
Flex
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Flex is a financial technology company that offers an end-to-end finance platform that integrates business and personal finance management. Their services include business banking with zero monthly fees, 1% cashback on eligible purchases, and high-yield accounts with up to 2.99% APY on idle cash. They provide a business credit card featuring 0% interest for 60 days on eligible purchases, unlimited cashback, and flexible rewards. Flex also offers accounts payable automation with features like fraud prevention, AI-powered bill scanning, and real-time payment tracking. Additionally, their platform supports global payments across over 180 countries in 32 currencies, catering to businesses with international operations.
Spline
Seed Round in 2021
Spline is a design tool that facilitates 3D and 2D modeling, specifically tailored for designers, developers, and teams engaged in digital projects. The platform allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on 3D designs directly within a web browser, supporting real-time collaboration for multiple users on the same project. Spline's capabilities enable the development of interactive 3D prototypes suitable for both web and mobile applications. The tool simplifies the design process by allowing the creation and publication of three-dimensional text and basic geometric shapes, while also providing options for importing models and editing materials. With versatile export functionalities, Spline ensures that designs can be easily shared across various platforms, enhancing usability and accessibility for its users.
Cohere
Seed Round in 2021
Cohere is an online portal that offers solutions like real-time guidance, live streams, multiple interactions, and monitoring user issues.
Upcraft
Seed Round in 2021
Upcraft is a company that specializes in AI-driven sales optimization, providing a platform designed to enhance lead and client engagement through the use of AI agents. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Upcraft aims to streamline the sales process and improve interactions between businesses and their clients. The company's focus on optimizing sales performance positions it as a valuable tool for organizations looking to increase efficiency and productivity in their operations.
Doppler
Venture Round in 2021
Doppler Technologies, Inc., established in 2018, specializes in developing and operating a secret management software solution. The company's flagship product, Doppler, securely stores and manages software secrets such as API keys, credentials, environment variables, and database URLs. It caters to developers, enhancing productivity by working across diverse languages, stacks, and infrastructures, while fortifying overall security. Doppler's platform creates references to frequently used secrets, intelligently fetching them based on the project directory, and provides security alerts to keep secrets and application configurations secure across devices, environments, and team members.
OpenPhone
Series A in 2020
OpenPhone Technologies, Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing a business phone application for startups, small businesses, and individuals. Its core product, OpenPhone, offers unlimited messaging and calling, along with features such as assignable business phone numbers, contact separation, and call automation. The application is available on both mobile and desktop platforms, utilizing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology for communication.
OthersideAI
Seed Round in 2020
OthersideAI Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Melville, New York, specializes in developing productivity and communication tools powered by artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology. The company's primary offering is email services enhanced with AI capabilities.
Raycast
Seed Round in 2020
Raycast is a software company that specializes in developing command bar tools aimed at enhancing the productivity of developers. Its primary offering includes a search bar that allows users to quickly execute commands and access a built-in store for discovering and installing various extensions, such as Jira and GitHub. This functionality enables clients to streamline their workflows and easily integrate multiple applications, thereby improving their overall efficiency in managing development tasks.
Betty Labs
Seed Round in 2020
Betty Labs is a developer of a sports trivia application aimed at enhancing live sports experiences. The company’s flagship product, Sideline, is a mobile game that allows viewers to win money by predicting future events during sports broadcasts. This application generates real-time questions based on the ongoing game, transforming mundane moments into engaging opportunities to compete with friends and ascend leaderboards. Additionally, Betty Labs offers a social audio platform where fans can join live discussions with sports insiders and athletes, facilitating conversations about their favorite teams and topics. Through these innovative offerings, Betty Labs seeks to enrich the way fans engage with sports.
Secureframe
Seed Round in 2020
Secureframe, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in application software that delivers security and compliance services. The company provides a compliance automation platform designed to assist organizations in achieving and maintaining adherence to various global security and privacy standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. Secureframe's platform automates compliance audits and offers ongoing monitoring to ensure that service providers manage data securely, thereby protecting both organizational interests and client privacy. Trusted by numerous fast-growing companies, Secureframe empowers businesses to streamline their compliance processes and build trust with customers.
Popmenu
Series B in 2020
Popmenu, Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service company that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform for full-service restaurants and the hospitality industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional office in Aliso Viejo, California, the company offers an interactive and engaging menu experience designed to improve customer engagement. Utilizing advanced algorithms, Popmenu’s platform transforms menus, customer feedback, ratings, and other related data into a dynamic interface that facilitates direct communication between restaurants and customers. This innovative approach not only helps restaurants enhance their marketing efforts but also aims to convert first-time guests into regular patrons by providing personalized menu recommendations in real time.
Balsa
Seed Round in 2020
Balsa is a software company founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing tools that enhance the productivity of builders by integrating existing platforms such as Jira, GitHub, and Figma into a single interface. By creating innovative second screens tailored for builders, Balsa enables users to streamline their workflows and focus on their projects more effectively. The company aims to amplify the impact of builders by providing them with the necessary tools to move their work forward efficiently.
Yotta
Seed Round in 2020
Yotta Technologies Inc., established in 2019 and based in New York, operates a savings platform that combines elements of banking and gaming. It offers users the opportunity to save money and enter weekly prize draws, with the interest portion from banks funding these prizes.
OthersideAI
Pre Seed Round in 2020
OthersideAI Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Melville, New York, specializes in developing productivity and communication tools powered by artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology. The company's primary offering is email services enhanced with AI capabilities.
Sentropy Technologies
Venture Round in 2020
Sentropy Technologies is a technology company that develops machine learning-powered tools to protect digital communities and brands from abuse, harassment, and malicious content. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers software that helps businesses of all sizes safeguard users and reputations across online platforms by detecting harmful behavior, enabling proactive security, scalable intelligence, and early warning signals.
Lolli
Seed Round in 2020
Lolli, Inc. is a company that specializes in a rewards platform enabling users to earn bitcoin while shopping online. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Lolli has established partnerships with over 1,000 leading brands, allowing users to accumulate bitcoin rewards effortlessly. The platform operates through a browser extension for Chrome, as well as a mobile rewards wallet, facilitating transactions with networked merchants. When users make purchases at partner sites, Lolli earns a percentage of each sale and shares a portion of that revenue with users by depositing bitcoin directly into their Lolli wallets. This innovative approach provides users with an alternative currency for their shopping needs.
Wahyoo Ventures
Seed Round in 2019
Wahyoo Ventures is a company based in Tangerang, Indonesia, that focuses on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage sector. Founded in 2017, it operates an integrated development platform that provides essential services to culinary businesses. These services include e-supplies for vegetables, groceries, and kitchen necessities, as well as micro-financing and partnerships with kitchen operators. Wahyoo Ventures aims to enhance the operational efficiency of F&B SMEs by facilitating the digitization of their processes, managing cash flow, and implementing loyalty programs. Currently, the company serves approximately 27,000 kitchens across the Jabodetabek area, helping them attract customers and improve their marketing efforts through training and education.
Mercury
Seed Round in 2019
Mercury is a financial technology company that delivers online banking solutions tailored for startups and technology-focused businesses. It offers a suite of services, including business checking and savings accounts, corporate credit cards, and currency exchange options. The platform features payment processing, expense tracking, and integration capabilities with accounting software to enhance financial management. Additionally, Mercury provides API access for custom financial automation, making it easier for businesses to manage their financial operations. Catering primarily to venture-backed companies, Mercury utilizes partnerships with FDIC-insured institutions to ensure secure banking services. Its goal is to equip clients with practical financial tools and real-time insights into their business finances, thereby maximizing operational efficiency.
Point Card
Seed Round in 2019
Point is focused on enhancing the debit card experience by integrating rewards and benefits traditionally associated with credit cards. The company aims to provide users with financial tools that facilitate better money management while offering incentives for everyday spending. By reimagining how debit cards function, Point seeks to deliver a more engaging and rewarding banking experience.
Paradigm
Seed Round in 2018
Paradigm is a branding agency that focuses on enhancing brand value on a global scale. The company specializes in developing creative content that captures the essence of ideas, helping brands resonate with their audiences. In addition to its branding services, Paradigm is committed to creating open and efficient global markets, aiming to facilitate seamless transactions and interactions across borders. Through its innovative approach, Paradigm seeks to redefine how brands connect with consumers and thrive in a competitive landscape.
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