Outlier Ventures

Outlier Ventures is a London-based venture platform founded in 2013 that invests in early-stage technology startups, particularly those focused on blockchain and emerging technologies. Recognized as Europe's first venture firm dedicated to blockchain, it has developed a distinct investment thesis surrounding the convergence of decentralized technologies with advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. This convergence is seen as pivotal for building a new open data infrastructure, which is essential for the evolution of Web 3.0. Outlier Ventures operates an acceleration program called Base Camp, which provides pre-seed projects with office space, legal, and operational support over a three-month period. The firm actively partners with seed and growth-stage companies committed to this vision, leveraging a team of specialists across various domains to support founders and enhance their growth trajectories. With a global presence that includes locations in London, Toronto, Chicago, and Amsterdam, Outlier Ventures aims to create significant value in the technology sector while securing a position at the forefront of innovative developments.

Stephan Apel

Founding Partner and CEO

Rupert Barksfield

Investor

Jamie Burke

CEO and Founder

Max Coniglio

Associate

Nikolay Dakov

Analyst

Eden Dhaliwal

Investor

Christopher Donovan

Managing Director

Jonathan Gabler

Venture Partner

Patrick Grant

Investor

Michael Harte

Investor

Cecille de Jesus

Associate

Marc C. Johnson

Associate

Charlotte Kapoor

Partner

Matt Law

Partner

Elliot Leimer

Investor

Blake Lezenski

Investor

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Investor

Mohamed Eisimat Mohamed

Investor

Robin Andre Nordnes

Analyst

Robert Osborne

Investor

Rupa Ganatra Popat

Investor

Tim Rule

Managing Director

Daniele Sileri

Venture Partner

Laura Muriel Texidor

Associate

Lucian Urbach

Investor

Ana-Maria Yanakieva

Investor

Michael K S Kam

Investor

Past deals in Collectibles

ComicCon

Seed Round in 2022
Metaverse Comic Con is an online platform that provides its fandom and artists the platform to display it. They allow users to control their digital assets, creating ways to connect with one another.

NFT42

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a non-fungible token-based platform intended to build brands based on the virtual goods and metaverse. The company offers Ethereum-based digital collectibles that are composed of generative vector art and have unique combinations of traits and genes and a comprehensive product suite that enables the development of rich Web3 experiences, enabling clients to build and improve NFTs on blockchains and help navigate the metaverse.

CrowdFounder

Pre Seed Round in 2020
CrowdFounder is a startup factory that develops and launches homegrown concepts, focusing primarily on "Crypto Collectibles," which are scarce digital goods and redeemable products created on the Ethereum Blockchain. These products are classified as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and represent a novel area in the digital economy. The company aims to match innovative founders with these projects, offering attractive equity packages alongside modest salary draws to support the growth of new ventures. By fostering a collaborative environment, CrowdFounder seeks to navigate the evolving landscape of digital assets while promoting creativity and entrepreneurship.

MarbleCards

Pre Seed Round in 2020
http://Marble.Cards is a collectible card game based on web URLs. Any link you visit can be turned into a Marble card, but only once. Discord: https://bit.ly/2N5Uv3a
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