Namcon provides blockchain infrastructure services that rely on numerous devices and trusted execution environments for secure computing.
mmERCH is a startup that operates a Web3 fashion platform, leveraging blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. It offers a range of clothing items, fostering self-expression and connecting a community through various experiences. The company enables customers to purchase hoodies at affordable prices.
NFTfi is a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that specializes in NFT collateralized loans. It allows NFT holders to leverage their digital assets as collateral to secure cryptocurrency loans from lenders. When an NFT holder accepts a loan offer, the NFT is placed in a secure escrow smart contract while the corresponding cryptocurrency, such as wETH, DAI, or USDC, is transferred directly to the borrower's wallet. This innovative platform provides liquidity to NFT owners, enabling them to access cash without the need to sell their valuable digital assets. By utilizing a valuation approach similar to that of traditional art financing, NFTfi helps users determine the worth of their NFTs for loan purposes.
Hook is an innovative online venue platform established in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It specializes in online exhibitions, sourcing, researching, and acquiring fine art to cater to sophisticated collectors. The platform combines the diversity of an art fair with the quality of a gallery exhibition, enabling collectors to engage with curated programming from the comfort of their homes. In addition to its art-focused offerings, Hook also provides an NFT-native options protocol, designed for active traders to enhance their earnings with reduced risk. This dual focus positions Hook as a unique player in the intersection of fine art and digital trading.
StoryCo
Seed Round in 2023
StoryCo is an innovative open media platform that facilitates collaboration between creators and fans to co-create and share in the success of new storytelling franchises. The company operates on a decentralized, open-sourced framework built on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing for the integration of character-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) crafted by talented artists and narratives developed by recognized Hollywood professionals. By enabling communities to own and actively participate in the creation of story-based intellectual property, StoryCo aims to redefine how stories are developed and culturally relevant narratives emerge.
Metahood
Seed Round in 2023
Metahood is a company that provides a digital platform for discovering, purchasing, and selling land within the open metaverse. By facilitating transactions in the virtual world, Metahood aims to make the metaverse more accessible and user-friendly. Its services empower users to engage with digital landscapes, allowing them to navigate beyond traditional online experiences and immerse themselves in virtual environments. Through its innovative approach, Metahood plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of real estate in the metaverse, catering to the growing demand for virtual properties.
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PROOF Collective
Series A in 2022
PROOF is an NFT platform that provides access to private Discord, early access to the PROOF podcast, and in-person events.
Optic is a San Francisco-based company specializing in innovative solutions within the realms of content identification and drug discovery. As a content identification engine for Web3, it monitors blockchain activity to track the origins and movement of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), providing insights into their provenance. Additionally, Optic has developed a proprietary molecular search engine, Bioptic.io, which employs a ligand-based and target-driven approach to identify compounds based on their activity-expressing fingerprints. This novel technology aims to revolutionize the drug discovery process by generating a diverse array of candidate compounds, particularly in the field of cancer therapy, with multiple pre-clinical programs currently in development. Through its dual focus on blockchain technology and AI-driven drug discovery, Optic is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in both sectors.
Optic is a San Francisco-based company specializing in innovative solutions within the realms of content identification and drug discovery. As a content identification engine for Web3, it monitors blockchain activity to track the origins and movement of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), providing insights into their provenance. Additionally, Optic has developed a proprietary molecular search engine, Bioptic.io, which employs a ligand-based and target-driven approach to identify compounds based on their activity-expressing fingerprints. This novel technology aims to revolutionize the drug discovery process by generating a diverse array of candidate compounds, particularly in the field of cancer therapy, with multiple pre-clinical programs currently in development. Through its dual focus on blockchain technology and AI-driven drug discovery, Optic is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in both sectors.
TRIBUTE BRAND
Seed Round in 2022
TRIBUTE BRAND is a high-end digital fashion brand and a pioneer in the fashion technology sector, recognized for its distinct contactless and cyber aesthetics. The company operates a virtual marketplace for non-fungible token (NFT) clothing, providing digital fashion garments that promote sustainable design practices. By facilitating the purchase of digital clothing, TRIBUTE BRAND aims to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional fashion, addressing issues such as waste, sizing limitations, and gender stereotypes. This innovative approach not only enhances consumer choice but also encourages more sustainable behaviors within the fashion industry.
Deca is a company focused on creating a display and discovery infrastructure for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It develops a decentralized, art-centric metaverse that facilitates the discovery of digital art objects. By aggregating multiple NFT marketplaces across different blockchain networks, Deca empowers users to remotely purchase art through its membership tokens, enhancing access and engagement within the NFT ecosystem.
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Quantum Art
Series A in 2022
Quantum Art is the first platform focused solely on photographers and their work, curating and dropping NFT collections and making NFT photography accessible for both artists and collectors.
Blockade Games
Seed Round in 2021
Blockade Games, Inc. is an independent video game studio that specializes in developing blockchain-based games. Founded in 2018 and originally based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company has since moved its official operations to Austin, Texas. Blockade Games is currently focused on producing Neon District, a cyberpunk role-playing game, with plans to launch a minimum viable product by December of this year. Although the studio's headquarters is in Austin, it operates under a remote work model, allowing team members to collaborate from various locations.
USETECH
Seed Round in 2021
UseTech is a reliable partner in Product Development as well as in developing custom applications for Retail, Wholesale, E-Commerce, Financial Services and other industries
Art Blocks
Venture Round in 2021
Art Blocks is a platform that empowers digital artists to create unique artworks through generative coding, leveraging the Ethereum blockchain for interaction. By allowing patrons to send funds to art installations, the platform generates distinct and repeatable artistic experiences, fostering engagement between artists and collectors. This innovative approach not only enhances the creation of contemporary generative art but also establishes a transparent revenue model for artists and those who host these projects. Through its focus on uniting artists, collectors, and blockchain technology, Art Blocks is reshaping the landscape of interactive art and providing new avenues for artistic expression and monetization.
Tessera
Seed Round in 2021
Tessera's mission is to curate the most extraordinary collective ownership experiences produced by the greatest creators, builders, and leaders. Tessera's vision is a world where anyone can have the opportunity to collectively own and govern things they value, without reliance on central gatekeepers to execute decisions and actions on their behalf.
Anima
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Anima operates as an engine and marketplace focused on creator-driven augmented reality (AR) experiences, specifically through the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company's platform enhances the viewing and sharing of NFT art and collectibles, offering users a unique perspective on digital assets. By leveraging advanced technology, Anima aims to improve the traceability and presentation of these digital collectibles, fostering a more engaging experience for both customers and owners.
Unique Network
Seed Round in 2020
Unique Network, established in 2019 and headquartered in Gibraltar, is a venture capital firm specializing in investments within the blockchain infrastructure sector, specifically focusing on companies developing non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Yield Guild Games
Seed Round in 2020
Yield Guild Games (YGG), founded in 2018 and based in Quezon City, Philippines, is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on investing in non-fungible tokens used in virtual worlds and blockchain-based games. The company aims to build the largest virtual world economy by optimizing community-owned assets for maximum utility and sharing profits with its token holders. YGG also invests in early-stage token and equity deals within web3, gaming studios, and the infrastructure supporting industry growth.