Surge
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Surge is a developer of a composable scaling meta-layer to push the bounds of Bitcoin functionality. The company's infrastructure supports app-specific rollups, GameFi, ordinals, and other DeFi use-cases while inheriting Bitcoin's security and liquidity, allowing developers to unlock Bitcoin innovation and focus on launching their ideas.
GenLayer
Seed Round in 2024
GenLayer is a platform that focuses on intelligent contracts.
Bitlayer
Seed Round in 2024
Bitlayer is a pioneering developer of a second-layer network for Bitcoin, built on BitVM technology. It focuses on delivering ultra-scalability while maintaining the security equivalent to the Bitcoin mainnet (L1). The company aims to serve as Bitcoin's computing layer.
Analog is a decentralized platform focused on facilitating omnichain interoperability and transferring validated event data in the Web3 ecosystem. Built on the Proof-of-Time consensus algorithm, Analog serves as the creator of the Timechain, a consensus-agnostic protocol that enhances cross-chain communication. The company offers a suite of developer tools, including the Watch SDK and Timegraph SDK, which enable developers to deploy and query blockchain data seamlessly across connected networks. The Watch SDK provides a data infrastructure toolkit, while the Timegraph SDK simplifies access to organized Web3 data through an intuitive interface. By developing features such as the General Message Passing SDK, Analog aims to empower developers to create innovative event-based applications that extend beyond simple token transfers, thereby contributing to a more interconnected and trustless blockchain environment.
VELAR is a Multi-Feature DeFi App with Bitcoin Finality.
HUG is a social marketplace that links artists with current and prospective collectors by allowing them to sell digital and tangible goods. HUG highlights various creators, including and especially those from underprivileged and marginalised populations, through a community-driven, decentralised selection process, it offers educational and advisory programs for Web3 startup founders and creative entrepreneurs.
Topl is a blockchain-based technology company that enables organizations to monetize ethical and sustainable practices by recording verified impact on a transparent, auditable ledger. It provides a decentralized protocol and accompanying services designed to build an impact technology economy, allowing enterprises to prove and monetize their positive impact as an asset across industries and borders. The Topl platform offers blockchain infrastructure, a blockchain for impact verification, and hosted tooling that simplifies interaction with the network, including supply chain certification and related services. By combining cross-border projects with verifiable impact data, Topl helps brands unlock value from social and environmental programs while providing a scalable solution for impact monetization.
Mech is a developer of an NFT-based metaverse game focused on creating an engaging gaming experience. The company is currently working on its first version of a match-3 game, where players can earn in-game currency known as ore. This platform features an arena battle game that incorporates NFTs and blockchain tokens within a play-to-earn model. Players can win tradable cryptocurrency tokens, allowing them to earn while enjoying the gameplay.
Elumia is a game development company specializing in cash-based multiplayer online games. Their flagship title, Legends of Elumia, offers immersive role-playing experiences with unique mechanics allowing players to own and trade their in-game assets securely.
Red Door Digital
Seed Round in 2022
Red Door Digital specializes in developing web3 gaming infrastructure technology. They focus on creating engaging games that incorporate blockchain technology to enhance player utility and community value.
Reign of Terror
Seed Round in 2022
Reign of Terror is a cyberpunk metaverse blockchain game created to immerse players in a dreamlike futuristic metaverse.
Analog is a decentralized platform focused on facilitating omnichain interoperability and transferring validated event data in the Web3 ecosystem. Built on the Proof-of-Time consensus algorithm, Analog serves as the creator of the Timechain, a consensus-agnostic protocol that enhances cross-chain communication. The company offers a suite of developer tools, including the Watch SDK and Timegraph SDK, which enable developers to deploy and query blockchain data seamlessly across connected networks. The Watch SDK provides a data infrastructure toolkit, while the Timegraph SDK simplifies access to organized Web3 data through an intuitive interface. By developing features such as the General Message Passing SDK, Analog aims to empower developers to create innovative event-based applications that extend beyond simple token transfers, thereby contributing to a more interconnected and trustless blockchain environment.
Chain Crisis
Seed Round in 2022
Chain Crisis is a gaming company that operates a Cyberpunk MMORPG on the Solana blockchain. The platform is designed to facilitate the buying, selling, and trading of in-game assets, providing players with an immersive gaming experience. It fosters a community where players can connect over shared interests, collaborate to complete missions, and combat adversaries. By engaging in this dynamic environment, players can earn in-game currencies and enhance their equipment, enriching their overall gameplay experience.
Popop World
Seed Round in 2021
Popop World is a leisure playground that offers over 20 mini-games designed for casual gaming enthusiasts. The company has developed a blockchain-based gaming platform that fosters an ecosystem of play-to-earn gaming experiences. Users can engage in a variety of casual games, primarily featuring mature mini-games, where they can play solo or compete with other players worldwide. By integrating play-to-earn mechanics and NFTs into its offerings, Popop World enhances user engagement and enjoyment, while also facilitating collaboration between gamers and developers on game content and NFTs.
Block.one
Venture Round in 2021
Block.one develops EOSIO, an open-source blockchain software renowned for its flexibility and scalability. Headquartered in Grand Cayman with offices globally, the company employs over 300 specialists dedicated to empowering society through secure, transparent digital infrastructures.
NextMarkets
Series B in 2021
NextMarkets GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Cologne, Germany, offers a user-friendly web and mobile application tailored for private investors engaging in capital markets. The platform allows users to trade a wide range of financial instruments, including contracts for difference (CFDs) on equities, foreign exchange, bonds, and commodities. Recognizing that a significant majority of private investors struggle in the stock market due to behavioral economic factors, NextMarkets aims to empower its users by providing educational resources, training, and strategies that enhance their trading experience. The company's mission is to promote a more informed and sustainable approach to investing, enabling users to better understand market dynamics and make informed trading decisions.
Chintai
Seed Round in 2021
Chintai is a B2B SaaS company that uses high-performance blockchain technology to reduce inefficiencies in the value chain of regulated assets. It provides a comprehensive digital asset platform for issuance, secondary trading, custody, compliance, reporting and cap table management, with support for corporate actions. The solution is designed for asset managers, challenger banks and small and medium enterprises, enabling them to embrace blockchain technology. Chintai's technology modernizes capital markets by facilitating access to tokenized assets such as real estate, funds and debt, while offering easy setup and testing of token issuance and lifecycle processes. The platform aims to streamline operations across primary and secondary markets, improve governance of ownership records, and ensure regulatory compliance through integrated reporting and oversight.
Topl is a blockchain-based technology company that enables organizations to monetize ethical and sustainable practices by recording verified impact on a transparent, auditable ledger. It provides a decentralized protocol and accompanying services designed to build an impact technology economy, allowing enterprises to prove and monetize their positive impact as an asset across industries and borders. The Topl platform offers blockchain infrastructure, a blockchain for impact verification, and hosted tooling that simplifies interaction with the network, including supply chain certification and related services. By combining cross-border projects with verifiable impact data, Topl helps brands unlock value from social and environmental programs while providing a scalable solution for impact monetization.
NextMarkets
Series A in 2016
NextMarkets GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Cologne, Germany, offers a user-friendly web and mobile application tailored for private investors engaging in capital markets. The platform allows users to trade a wide range of financial instruments, including contracts for difference (CFDs) on equities, foreign exchange, bonds, and commodities. Recognizing that a significant majority of private investors struggle in the stock market due to behavioral economic factors, NextMarkets aims to empower its users by providing educational resources, training, and strategies that enhance their trading experience. The company's mission is to promote a more informed and sustainable approach to investing, enabling users to better understand market dynamics and make informed trading decisions.
Fracture Labs is a videogame company developing for PC, console, mobile and VR.
Ducat Protocol allows users to borrow UNIT using BTC as collateral within a non-custodial system, providing full control over their funds. The platform offers risk-based borrowing, allowing users to adjust their collateralization ratios according to risk preferences. Once borrowed, UNIT can be used within the BTC-Fi ecosystem, with the option to repay and unlock the BTC collateral.