True Global Ventures (TGV)

True Global Ventures is a unique, international, early-stage vehicle formed by the world's leading technology entrepreneurs-turned-angel-investors. True Global Ventures leverages the personal networks and expertise of its founders to support the next generation of superstar entrepreneurs. Founded by Dušan Stojanović, awarded Business Angel of the Year in Europe in 2013 and nominated as one of the top four angels in 2009 by the European Business Angel Network, the True Global Ventures team includes entrepreneur-angels from mainly Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Silicon Valley and New York. With every partner having deep startup operating experience and successful exits as entrepreneurs, as well as the investment expertise that comes from having completed prior to True Global Ventures a combined total of over 350 angel investments, True Global Ventures gives new meaning to the term 'smart money'. They do invest money but on top of the money they are specialised in 5 areas: 1. Bringing in Customers and Partners 2. Internationalise the company 3. Help refinance the company with introductions of traditional VC, Loans and Private Equity Firms 4. Help acquiring companies as well as exiting the company 5. Recruiting in general and especially of engineers. True Global Ventures typically invests from USD 100 000 to USD 600 000 into very early stage companies lead exclusively by serial entrepreneurs, and then provides them with hands-on assistance and access to the extensive personal networks of the True Global Ventures partners. The investment vehicule is focused on highly scalable Internet, software and mobile applications, with companies that are headquartered in Silicon Valley, New York, Berlin, Paris, Stockholm, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and who can make optimal use of the international perspective that True Global Ventures brings to the table. True Global Ventures does not invest in Hardware, Cleantech and Medtech.

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Coinhouse

Venture Round in 2022
At Coinhouse, we believe digital assets and blockchain technologies are breakthroughs that will fundamentally change societies. They will transform the way we exchange value and disrupt the financial system for the better. Founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, Coinhouse is the leading and trusted partner for investing and safeguarding digital assets using entreprise-grade custody systems. A comprehensive suite of online and in-person services sets Coinhouse apart by: - Offering immediate access to a wide selection of digital assets where transactions can range from tens of euros to several million with best prices and high-level liquidity - A dedicated account manager for all our premium clients to support them throughout their investment journey with premium research and services. - An enterprise-grade custody service offered by our sister company, Coinhouse Custody Services.

By Rotation

Seed Round in 2022
By Rotation is a UK-based fashion rental app that facilitates the sharing of wardrobes among users, promoting a circular fashion model. The platform enables individuals to rent, lend, sell, and rotate clothing, allowing users to list their items with flexibility in pricing and rental duration. Through its secure messaging system, the app fosters communication between potential renters and item owners. By Rotation aims to create a sustainable and community-driven approach to fashion consumption, benefiting both the environment and users' wallets.

Iomob

Seed Round in 2022
Iomob Technologies OÜ is a company based in Tallinn, Estonia, that specializes in creating an open, decentralized mobility marketplace powered by blockchain technology. Founded in 2018, Iomob focuses on facilitating collaboration between various mobility providers, including established companies, startups, and public transit authorities, to enhance urban mobility systems. The company's platform integrates public transport with private mobility services, enabling a seamless and efficient experience for users. Through its innovative approach, Iomob aims to support the development of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions, allowing residents and visitors to navigate cities more effectively and sustainably.

Chronicled

Series B in 2022
Chronicled, Inc. operates the MediLedger Network, a blockchain-based platform designed to enhance supply chain management, particularly within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The platform supports various applications, including anti-counterfeiting, regulatory compliance, and contract management, aiming to foster trust and automation among trading partners. Chronicled's solutions streamline revenue management processes, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, by automating chargeback claims and ensuring accurate drug pricing. This innovation helps clients reduce manual processing and mitigate revenue leakage and cash flow delays. Additionally, Chronicled builds decentralized supply chain networks that serve multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, and agriculture, providing a library of protocols to facilitate secure and efficient transactions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Chronicled continues to develop its ecosystem to meet the needs of diverse enterprises.

Enjinstarter

Series A in 2022
Enjinstarter is a blockchain gaming launchpad focused on growing the Enjin ecosystem and the metaverse.

Coinhouse

Series B in 2022
At Coinhouse, we believe digital assets and blockchain technologies are breakthroughs that will fundamentally change societies. They will transform the way we exchange value and disrupt the financial system for the better. Founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, Coinhouse is the leading and trusted partner for investing and safeguarding digital assets using entreprise-grade custody systems. A comprehensive suite of online and in-person services sets Coinhouse apart by: - Offering immediate access to a wide selection of digital assets where transactions can range from tens of euros to several million with best prices and high-level liquidity - A dedicated account manager for all our premium clients to support them throughout their investment journey with premium research and services. - An enterprise-grade custody service offered by our sister company, Coinhouse Custody Services.

ChromaWay

Venture Round in 2022
ChromaWay is a blockchain-based startup founded in 2014 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company specializes in providing a platform for smart contracts and the issuance and transfer of digital assets, extending beyond cryptocurrencies to various financial and non-financial applications. ChromaWay's open-source enterprise platform utilizes colored coins, combining structured query language database capabilities with the security of a private blockchain. This approach allows clients to verify their data independently, promoting decentralization. The company's mission focuses on simplifying and securing real estate transactions, while its innovative technology aims to enhance efficiency across diverse business sectors.

Picture This

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Picture This operates a digital art platform that specializes in selling digital artworks and photography. The company curates and promotes the work of renowned photographers, offering a selection of premium NFTs that bridge the gap between the physical and digital realms. This hybrid ownership model allows customers to enjoy both physical photographic pieces and immersive digital experiences, such as augmented reality. Picture This aims to provide accessible and responsible art options for consumers while ensuring that photographers receive royalties for their creations.

Forza Ikonia

Venture Round in 2021
Forza Ikonia is a walletless NFT platform.

The Sandbox

Series B in 2021
The Sandbox is a video game and entertainment platform developed by Pixowl and Animoca, founded in 2012 and based in the United States. It operates as a decentralized, community-driven environment where users can create voxel assets and gaming experiences, leveraging blockchain technology for monetization. The platform comprises three primary components: an NFT builder that allows users to create unique digital assets, a Marketplace for buying and selling these assets, and a Game Maker that enables users to design and share their own games. This structure fosters a creative ecosystem for both developers and players, enhancing user engagement and interaction within the gaming community.

Pinktada

Seed Round in 2021
Pinktada is a hotel booking platform founded in 2020 and based in London, England. The company transforms the hotel reservation process by tokenizing each room into a separate digital asset, which enhances the interaction between hotels and guests. This innovative approach allows hotels to receive full payment upfront while showcasing their amenities and unique features. Guests benefit from the platform by being able to choose rooms through virtual tours and having the option to swap or sell their reservations if their plans change. Pinktada aims to create a transparent and connected marketplace, ultimately providing greater value to both hotels and their customers.

NearSt

Seed Round in 2021
NearSt is a retail technology company based in London, England, founded on July 4, 2015. The company specializes in creating a platform that connects to shop inventory systems, transforming raw stock information into accurate real-time local inventory data. This technology, known as NearLive, enables physical retailers to showcase their in-store products online, effectively turning online shoppers into in-store customers. NearSt has established a partnership with Google to enhance its reach, with ongoing efforts to deploy its technology across the UK, thereby helping small businesses increase visibility and accessibility of their products to potential customers.

The Sandbox

Venture Round in 2020
The Sandbox is a video game and entertainment platform developed by Pixowl and Animoca, founded in 2012 and based in the United States. It operates as a decentralized, community-driven environment where users can create voxel assets and gaming experiences, leveraging blockchain technology for monetization. The platform comprises three primary components: an NFT builder that allows users to create unique digital assets, a Marketplace for buying and selling these assets, and a Game Maker that enables users to design and share their own games. This structure fosters a creative ecosystem for both developers and players, enhancing user engagement and interaction within the gaming community.

Quantumrock

Series B in 2019
Quantumrock, is founded, majority- owned, and lead by successful serial Fintech entrepreneurs is a disruptive, purely AI-focused Fintech addressing the asset management space. The firm is well underway to becoming the disruption leader behind the application of Machine Learning & AI in one of the biggest markets globally and provides a technological solution for the creation of superior investment products.

Animoca Brands

Post in 2019
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in leveraging gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies to develop and publish a diverse range of mobile products globally. The company is known for its popular games, including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, as well as titles based on well-known intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, Garfield, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports the implementation of Web3.0 strategies for intellectual property holders, providing a platform that enables the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fungible tokens. This platform allows IP holders, including brands and artists, to monetize their rights and build fan communities within the blockchain ecosystem. With a strong portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships, Animoca Brands aims to enhance user experiences and facilitate the trading of digital property rights. The company operates across multiple locations, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina.

Youcal

Seed Round in 2018
Youcal is a booking engine with a public API and SDK allowing front-end developers like web-consultants, designers and in-house marketing bureaus to effectively build, test and launch fully customized booking solutions that cater to almost any booking need and requirement. Youcal is offered as a PaaS, we plan to utilize the full width of Azures PaaS, SaaS and Serverless-services, including (but not limited to): API Management, Functions, App Service, Logic Apps Traffic manager, Event Grid, Service Bus, Cognitive services, IoT, Container Instances, Machine Learning, Cosmos DB, SQL and Visual Studio Team Services. Youcal AB is a Swedish company based in Orebro. Since 2017 we are offering booking services on the http://boka.se platform. Boka has had rapid growth and today services over 6k suppliers and over 170k end-users. Youcal AB is a EU/EEA licensed payment institution (API) since Q4 2018. Youcal PaaS was launched during Q1 2019 and is now being rolled out with the first batch of customers.

Payswiff

Series A in 2017
Payswiff is a prominent Indian fintech company that offers omni-channel electronic payment solutions to enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, banks, and mobile service operators across 12 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Founded in 2013, Payswiff aims to simplify and secure payment transactions for businesses. Its flagship product, Payswiff ONE, allows users to accept payments through various methods, including debit and credit cards, net banking, e-wallets, and UPI, both in-store and online. The company also provides the TaxnGo solution, which automates GST return filing and assists businesses in managing their invoicing and customer relations. Since its inception, Payswiff has garnered multiple industry accolades and is recognized as one of the top fintech companies in India. The company has established partnerships with over 50 banks globally and employs more than 450 associates across 11 countries, contributing significantly to the digital economy in India.

Stryking Entertainment

Venture Round in 2017
Stryking Entertainment GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, focuses on engaging football fans in Europe through innovative gaming experiences. The company develops and operates Football-Stars, a free-to-play fantasy football platform that allows users to compete in various challenges, showcasing their skills and knowledge of the sport. Players earn experience points and unlock achievements, which enhance their gameplay and allow them to access in-game currency. This currency can be used for participation in paid challenges and exchanged for real-life merchandise through the in-game shop. By merging the real and virtual worlds, Stryking Entertainment creates meaningful interaction opportunities for fans, athletes, and brands, positioning Football-Stars as a notable player in the Daily Fantasy Sports landscape. The company's unique approach to monetization and fan engagement offers a scalable model suitable for a global audience. As of September 30, 2019, Stryking operates as a subsidiary of Animoca Brands Corporation Limited.

Bluzelle

Series A in 2017
Bluzelle Networks Inc. specializes in developing a decentralized, blockchain-based database platform that addresses data storage and management challenges for decentralized applications. By distributing data across multiple nodes rather than relying on a centralized cloud system, the platform enhances security, scalability, and availability. It allows individuals to rent out their computer storage, earning tokens, while decentralized application developers use these tokens for data management. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada, Bluzelle serves a diverse clientele ranging from small and medium enterprises to global corporations, providing a fully integrated stack of blockchain applications, middleware, and data services tailored to meet various business needs.

Bluzelle

Seed Round in 2016
Bluzelle Networks Inc. specializes in developing a decentralized, blockchain-based database platform that addresses data storage and management challenges for decentralized applications. By distributing data across multiple nodes rather than relying on a centralized cloud system, the platform enhances security, scalability, and availability. It allows individuals to rent out their computer storage, earning tokens, while decentralized application developers use these tokens for data management. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada, Bluzelle serves a diverse clientele ranging from small and medium enterprises to global corporations, providing a fully integrated stack of blockchain applications, middleware, and data services tailored to meet various business needs.

CustomerMatrix

Series B in 2016
CustomerMatrix provides a Cognitive Computing platform designed to enhance customer relationships without requiring significant new infrastructure investments. The company specializes in insights and data enrichment, helping organizations improve their existing CRM, contact center, and KYC workflows. Headquartered in New York City, with a research and development center in Paris, CustomerMatrix serves a diverse clientele, including major global banks like BNP Paribas and leading insurers such as Allianz, along with prominent brands like Schneider Electric. The company is also a founding member of the Cognitive Computing Consortium with IBM Watson, highlighting its commitment to advancing cognitive technologies in business.

CustomerMatrix

Series A in 2014
CustomerMatrix provides a Cognitive Computing platform designed to enhance customer relationships without requiring significant new infrastructure investments. The company specializes in insights and data enrichment, helping organizations improve their existing CRM, contact center, and KYC workflows. Headquartered in New York City, with a research and development center in Paris, CustomerMatrix serves a diverse clientele, including major global banks like BNP Paribas and leading insurers such as Allianz, along with prominent brands like Schneider Electric. The company is also a founding member of the Cognitive Computing Consortium with IBM Watson, highlighting its commitment to advancing cognitive technologies in business.

Opentopic Inc

Seed Round in 2014
Customers. Stories. Results. Discover and understand your audiences. Analyze and optimize your content. Deliver transactions and results with Opentopic’s Cognitive Digital Marketing powered by IBM Watson. Opentopic proudly serves innovative clients such as Comcast NBC Universal, The Economist, Pitney Bowes, Beumer Group and others. Unlike most computing systems and technologies that are built on blind logic and rules, IBM Watson uses the 80% of all data that are normally "dark" and unusable through its cognitive framework. Combined with Opentopic's own proprietary algorithms it guarantees continuously improving results. Thus Opentopic brings the smartest brain in the world to the CMO's office. To learn more, visit www.opentopic.com, follow our company page on LinkedIn, and find us tweeting @Opentopic.

Bountysource

Seed Round in 2013
Bountysource Inc. is a funding platform dedicated to supporting open-source software projects. Founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to create fundraisers and bounties. Fundraisers enable individuals to raise money for new projects or substantial updates, while bounties serve as cash rewards for specific bugs or feature requests. Users interested in addressing particular issues can pledge funds towards these bounties, which incentivizes developers to create solutions. Once a developer submits a solution that is accepted by the open-source project, Bountysource facilitates the payment of the bounty. This community-oriented approach fosters collaboration between developers and users, accelerating the development and maintenance of open-source software. As of December 2017, Bountysource operates as a subsidiary of CanYa Group Pty Ltd.

Stryking Entertainment

Seed Round in 2013
Stryking Entertainment GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, focuses on engaging football fans in Europe through innovative gaming experiences. The company develops and operates Football-Stars, a free-to-play fantasy football platform that allows users to compete in various challenges, showcasing their skills and knowledge of the sport. Players earn experience points and unlock achievements, which enhance their gameplay and allow them to access in-game currency. This currency can be used for participation in paid challenges and exchanged for real-life merchandise through the in-game shop. By merging the real and virtual worlds, Stryking Entertainment creates meaningful interaction opportunities for fans, athletes, and brands, positioning Football-Stars as a notable player in the Daily Fantasy Sports landscape. The company's unique approach to monetization and fan engagement offers a scalable model suitable for a global audience. As of September 30, 2019, Stryking operates as a subsidiary of Animoca Brands Corporation Limited.

Yatedo

Seed Round in 2012
Yatedo operates as a free people search engine that facilitates the discovery and connection of individuals across the internet. It serves various needs, whether for personal connections like friends and schoolmates or professional purposes such as hiring talent. Yatedo's platform synthesizes and structures publicly available information into comprehensive profiles, allowing recruiters to efficiently search for and select candidates that meet their specific requirements. By transforming the web into a valuable talent pool, Yatedo simplifies the process of finding and contacting individuals, including celebrities and others of interest.
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