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 technology company focused on enhancing Bitcoin's scalability while maintaining its security. It operates the first second-layer network built on BitVM, aiming to serve as Bitcoin's computing layer. The platform offers ultra-scalability and equivalent security to Bitcoin's main chain (L1), enabling users to innovate for faster, safer transactions with increased flexibility.
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.
Apparatus
Series A in 2022
Topl is a company that focuses on developing blockchain infrastructure aimed at monetizing ethical and sustainable practices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in both Maastricht, Netherlands, and Houston, Texas, Topl offers blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) specifically designed for supply chain management and certification. Its primary offering, the Topl Blockchain, serves as a decentralized protocol that allows businesses and communities to verify and monetize their positive impact across various industries and borders. Additionally, Topl provides a suite of hosted services and tools that simplify user interaction with its blockchain, facilitating the transformation of social and environmental impact into tangible assets.
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 focused on creating immersive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) that leverage blockchain technology. The company’s flagship game, Legends of Elumia, enables players to fully own their in-game assets, introducing innovative mechanics that foster a play-to-earn environment. Players can engage in various adventures, quests, and battles against both in-game enemies and other real-time players, allowing for a rich and dynamic gaming experience. Through these interactions, Elumia encourages the development of communities and enables players to participate actively in shaping the game’s future and economy.
Red Door Digital
Seed Round in 2022
Red Door Digital is a technology company specializing in web3 gaming infrastructure. It develops and provides blockchain gaming services aimed at enhancing the gaming industry. The company focuses on creating engaging games that incorporate blockchain technology, enabling players to experience shared social and financial incentives. By integrating these elements, Red Door Digital seeks to deliver additional utility and value to both players and the broader gaming community.
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 LLC is an IT company specializing in blockchain technologies, incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands. It develops the EOSIO open-source software, distinguished for its flexibility and scalability, which enables developers and businesses to create secure and transparent decentralized applications. With offices established in the United States and Asia Pacific, Block.one employs over 300 specialized engineers and professionals dedicated to innovation in distributed ledger technology. The company focuses on empowering society through its software solutions, which are built on the principles of data integrity and verifiability.
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 leverages high-performance blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency of regulated asset transactions within capital markets. The company offers a comprehensive digital asset solution that encompasses primary issuance, secondary trading, custody, and cap table management. Its platform is designed for asset managers, challenger banks, and small to medium enterprises, enabling them to adopt blockchain technology seamlessly. Chintai's tools facilitate the issuance and management of tokenized assets, including real estate, funds, and debt, while ensuring compliance and streamlined reporting processes. By modernizing these aspects of capital markets, Chintai aims to provide clients with improved access to digital assets and more efficient operational workflows.
Apparatus
Seed Round in 2020
Topl is a company that focuses on developing blockchain infrastructure aimed at monetizing ethical and sustainable practices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in both Maastricht, Netherlands, and Houston, Texas, Topl offers blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) specifically designed for supply chain management and certification. Its primary offering, the Topl Blockchain, serves as a decentralized protocol that allows businesses and communities to verify and monetize their positive impact across various industries and borders. Additionally, Topl provides a suite of hosted services and tools that simplify user interaction with its blockchain, facilitating the transformation of social and environmental impact into tangible assets.
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.