Outliers Fund

Founded by students from MIT & Harvard, #OUTLIERS started as a special interest group on Slack for radical research & venture discussions. We raised $2M for 32 crypto projects (Crypto Fund I) in 2016, launched an algorithmic trading system (Quant Fund I) in 2017, exited the Crypto Fund at $32.4M in 2018, and accelerated the #growth #adoption #impact for 9 startups (Accelerator Batch I) in 2019. With these research foundations & startup experiences, we evolved and became a collective of research-driven funds (Outliers Fund). Today we study, invest and accelerate "outliers", those who dare to take the road less treveled and change the lives of the majority!

Poseidon Ho

Founding Partner

Matt Huang

Venture Partner

9 past transactions

Verified

Seed Round in 2022
Unum ID, Inc. offers a shared and verified identity solution that consolidates multiple verifications about a user into a single identity accessible across different companies. Their software employs cryptography to link a user’s mobile device to their online identities, enabling multi-factor authentication and enhancing security by eliminating the need for passwords. The company provides a virtual ID card, Unum ID, which displays appropriate information for various situations and is usable across all devices and environments, both online and offline. With a focus on user privacy, all personal data is stored solely on the user's mobile device, ensuring consent and security are prioritized. This innovative approach streamlines the onboarding process, allowing companies to verify users rapidly, transforming identity management into a strategic asset while reducing the risk of behavioral fraud.

Digital Prism Advisors

Pre Seed Round in 2022
DIGITAL PRISM ADVISORS is a digital transformation consultancy which enables companies to operate and thrive in the digital economy.

Analog

Seed Round in 2022
Analog is an omni-chain interoperability protocol suite built on top of the Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS) consensus algorithm that will soon be replaced by a more decentralized and fairer Proof-of-Time (PoT) protocol. The Analog tech stack consists of the Timechain (a consensus-agnostic protocol maintained by a dynamic and decentralized validator set), developer toolkits, and APIs—all designed to break down the barriers of cross-chain communication. The Watch SDK, a Web3 data infrastructure toolkit for deploying and querying data from connected chains, is among the first developer toolkits built on top of the Timechain. To enhance the overall UX when it comes to querying blockchain data, the Analog team has implemented a low-code and intuitive platform called the Watch UI that runs on top of the Watch SDK called the Watch UI. Developers can use these tools to deploy and explore quickly and query on-chain data from any connected network via a unified API. To progress towards a permissionless interoperable Web3 future, Analog intends to extend the capabilities of the Watch SDK to include cross-chain smart contract execution calls by implementing a General Message Passing (GMP) SDK. The GMP SDK will provide developers with a simple framework for building cross-chain applications that extend beyond token transfers. Besides providing interoperability functionality, Analog also offers the Timegraph SDK that makes it easy for users/applications to query any blockchain data via an intuitive and unified interface (Timegraph API). The Timegraph SDK also creates a robust Query Marketplace—also called the Analog Watch—that users can leverage to access organized Web3 data from connected chains and listed smart contracts.

Dmail

Seed Round in 2021
Dmail Network is a decentralized platform designed for the Web 3.0 ecosystem, focusing on enhancing communication and asset management through blockchain technology. It provides users with on-chain email addresses and distributed storage solutions, facilitating secure interactions and data management. Dmail serves as a bridge for users transitioning from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, enabling them to access blockchain services easily. The platform aims to create a reliable infrastructure for users, developers, and institutions, ensuring that information remains secure and easily retrievable in the blockchain environment. Through its innovative approach, Dmail is positioned to support the development of a collaborative and interconnected digital space.

XREX

Seed Round in 2021
XREX Inc., based in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in blockchain services aimed at enhancing international transactions for cross-border merchants in emerging economies. The company offers a suite of solutions, including its Exchange-as-a-Service platform, "MyXchange," which enables enterprises to operate secure and compliant exchanges with features such as Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols, fiat on-off ramps, and liquidity solutions. XREX provides various services including digital asset transfer, banking, trading, and market-making, utilizing reliable cloud-based blockchain APIs. By collaborating with banks, regulators, and verified individuals, XREX seeks to create a more inclusive financial system that empowers participants in the global economy.

OhmniLabs

Series A in 2020
OhmniLabs, Inc. is a company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in manufacturing robots designed to assist the elderly and their families in combating loneliness. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating affordable and user-friendly personal robots that enable virtual companionship and care for seniors. These robots aim to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals by facilitating on-demand access to medical professionals, such as nurses and doctors, directly in their homes. OhmniLabs' products cater to both retirement living communities and private residences, providing families with peace of mind while improving the overall well-being of their loved ones.

XYO

Initial Coin Offering in 2018
XYO is an effort to create a vast, geospatial, blockchain-powered location network currently under development with the goal to provide accurate, certainty-driven location data on everything from cars to smartphones. By combining location beacons with IoT and mobile devices, the XYO ecosystem plans to deliver the verified coordinates and data needed to execute smart contracts, run smart cities, foster financial transactions, and power a legion of location-centric applications. For more information, please visit https://xyo.network.

Dragonchain

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Dragonchain, Inc. is a company based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2017 by Joe Roets. It specializes in developing a hybrid blockchain platform designed to facilitate the integration of real business applications onto a blockchain network. The platform is characterized by its serverless architecture, which allows businesses to protect their data while utilizing blockchain technology. Dragonchain emphasizes ease of integration and supports existing IT infrastructures, enabling users to develop applications without the need for significant changes. Its features include data protection, currency agnosticism, and interoperability, making it a flexible and secure solution for organizations looking to leverage blockchain capabilities.
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