Multicoin Capital

Multicoin Capital, established in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, is a thesis-driven venture capital firm focused on long-term investments in tokens that aim to transform various sectors of the global economy. The firm is dedicated to facilitating the shift from centralized institutions of the industrial age to decentralized systems characteristic of the internet age. Multicoin Capital invests in emerging areas such as web3 infrastructure, decentralized finance, and decentralized autonomous organizations, with funding ranging from $5 million to $25 million for early-stage projects and up to $100 million for later-stage companies. The firm operates multiple funds, including Multicoin Capital Fund III and Multicoin Venture Fund II, underscoring its commitment to supporting innovative business models in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.

Spencer Applebaum

Principal

Tushar Jain

Managing Partner

Mable Jiang

Partner

Vishal Kankani

Principal

John Robert Reed

Partner

Kyle Samani

Managing Partner

Shayon Sengupta

Associate

Matt Shapiro

Partner

Past deals in Austin, TX

Geode Finance

Seed Round in 2022
Geode Finance is a first of its kind white label liquid staking solution, tailor-made for DAOs.

Swivel

Series A in 2021
Swivel Finance, founded in 2020 and based in Austin, Texas, operates a decentralized protocol focused on fixed-rate lending and interest-rate derivatives. The platform allows users to secure fixed-rate interest rates on their ERC-20 tokens, providing an opportunity for lenders to lock in a stable yield. Users can sell tokens to earn a fixed yield or purchase tokens to capitalize on high decentralized finance (DeFi) yields. By minimizing transaction overhead and associated risks, Swivel Finance facilitates a more efficient lending process, enabling participants to effectively manage their cash flows through tokenized financial instruments.

Grape Network

Seed Round in 2021
Grape Network operates as a DAO infrastructure protocol. Grape Network provides tools for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to help them manage their communities more efficiently.

Swivel

Seed Round in 2020
Swivel Finance, founded in 2020 and based in Austin, Texas, operates a decentralized protocol focused on fixed-rate lending and interest-rate derivatives. The platform allows users to secure fixed-rate interest rates on their ERC-20 tokens, providing an opportunity for lenders to lock in a stable yield. Users can sell tokens to earn a fixed yield or purchase tokens to capitalize on high decentralized finance (DeFi) yields. By minimizing transaction overhead and associated risks, Swivel Finance facilitates a more efficient lending process, enabling participants to effectively manage their cash flows through tokenized financial instruments.