Serafund

Serafund is a venture capital investment firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2021. The firm specializes in early-stage investments within the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and technology sectors, with a particular emphasis on Layer 1 protocols, decentralized finance (DeFi), the Metaverse, and gaming. Established by a team of technology and finance executives, Serafund aims to leverage their collective expertise to support and nurture innovative companies in the Web3 space. The firm is backed by Bob Xiaoping Xu, a prominent angel investor recognized for his influence in the industry.

Anthony Wang

Co-Founder, Partner and Board Member

Anthony Wang

Founding Partner

Andrew Zhu

Founding Partner and Managing Partner

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Meridian

Seed Round in 2024
Meridian is a Movement-native decentralized liquidity marketplace and liquid staking system that allows users to trade and earn with their assets smoothly.

Echelon

Seed Round in 2024
Echelon is a high-efficiency money market that allows users to borrow and lend assets via non-custodial pools, earning interest and increasing purchasing power through leverage.

Biofire Group

Series A in 2024
Biofire is focused on advancing firearm safety through innovative smart gun technology. The company's flagship product, the Biofire Smart Gun, utilizes advanced biometric systems to ensure that the weapon is accessible only to authorized users while remaining securely locked for others. This intelligent locking mechanism enhances gun safety and allows for quick access in critical situations. Biofire aims to transform the firearm industry by integrating these advanced safety features without compromising privacy and civil liberties, presenting a comprehensive reimagining of how firearms can be secured and used responsibly.

Movement Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Movement Labs is a modular framework platform that builds and deploys move-based blockchains and applications in distributed settings. Its platform offers a composable and horizontally scalable network that provides unparalleled smart contract security and asset portability to help users solve the cold start problem with unprecedented interoperability.

Uniblock

Seed Round in 2023
Uniblock is the world's first unified Web3 API that connects the most popular blockchain networks and protocols into one singular standard

Trips

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Trips provide content creators with the tools they need to achieve financial stability by protecting their intellectual property and converting their copyrights into valuable assets.

OrdinalsBot

Seed Round in 2023
OrdinalsBot is a blockchain platform that offers resources for token creations, inscriptions, and Bitcoin ecosystem.

jiritsu.network

Series A in 2023
Jiritsu is a decentralized protocol enabling verifiable compute.

Campaign

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Campaign is a no-code platform that enables brands and creators to initiate digital customer engagement programs utilizing blockchain technology. The platform focuses on enhancing the relationship between artists or creators and their fans by providing tools for data tracking, personalized rewards, and engagement strategies for both online and in-person interactions. This approach allows creators to gain deeper insights into their fanbase, fostering stronger connections and encouraging ongoing support from their audience.

Evil Genius Games

Convertible Note in 2023
Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, Evil Genius Games (EGG) offers a platform that allows users to build their own adventure games or play adventure games created by others. Our platform supports a diverse range of storytelling content from user-generated adventures created by our subscribers to blockbuster movie franchises such as Rambo, Pacific Rim, and Kong: Skull Island. Made up of film geeks who also love playing Dungeons & Dragons, the Evil Genius Games team blends game design expertise and modern innovation to broaden how gaming fans of all ages and experiences can engage in exciting, meaningful tabletop roleplaying adventures—all built around the core Everyday Heroes™ rulebook for ease of play. The world of Everyday Heroes takes players into officially licensed, popular film franchise settings such as The Crow, Rambo, Total Recall, Escape from New York, and others for an infinite number of campaign adventures. Flexible and innovative, each Cinematic Adventure in the Everyday Heroes world can be adapted for home campaigns with characters created by players from scratch, as well as adventures inspired by the film that put characters into the shoes of well-known Hollywood heroes.

Kryptview

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Kryptview operates an online research platform focused on digital assets, providing contributors with a tool called the Research Wizard. This platform enables users to share detailed insights regarding various aspects of digital assets, such as teams, advisors, tokens, community engagement, and competition. By employing a proprietary analytical framework, Kryptview collects and organizes structured information to address transparency issues in the cryptocurrency market. This initiative aims to combat the proliferation of scams and fraudulent projects, which hinder blockchain adoption and foster skepticism. Ultimately, Kryptview seeks to equip token buyers with comprehensive reviews and insights, facilitating informed decision-making in the complex landscape of digital assets.

Virtue Alliance

Seed Round in 2023
Virtue Alliance operates a performance analytics platform focused on the gaming industry. The organization utilizes proprietary technology and analytical insights to assist gamers in achieving peak performance. By connecting players to a comprehensive suite of operators and educational materials, Virtue Alliance enhances the gaming experience and provides valuable insights to gaming businesses. Its decentralized autonomous organization model further supports this mission, allowing for a collaborative environment where both gamers and businesses can thrive.

Metaprints

Seed Round in 2023
Metaprints serves as a gateway for brands to accelerate their presence in numerous metaverse ecosystems in one simple step. It enables owners to earn rewards from branded asset sales in metaverses tied to their metaprint NFT. It also provides access to branded asset allocation platforms on a platform basis.

Open

Seed Round in 2023
Open is a company that offers a superapp designed to integrate ecommerce, chat, and media functionalities into a single ad-free platform. This innovative approach allows users to seamlessly engage in various activities, enhancing their digital experience by eliminating the distractions commonly associated with advertisements. By consolidating multiple services into one application, Open aims to simplify user interactions and provide a comprehensive solution for everyday digital needs.

Thala Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Thala Labs is a decentralized financial firm that develops DeFi applications on the Aptos blockchain and is already working on a decentralized stablecoin.

DeepWaters AI

Seed Round in 2022
DeepWaters AI uses satellite data and AI to find underground drinking water and pipe leaks. It has created a map of the Earth’s underground water, with up to 98% accuracy. It was awarded a European Space Agency AI Kickstart contract in 2019. DeepWaters AI is supported by Nvida, Amazon and Esri startup programs. DeepWaters AI combines neural networks with ESA Sentinel 1 & 2 satellite data. The neural networks are trained to identify the spectral signature of water and backscatter propagation signature of increased surface moisture.

Magpie Protocol

Funding Round in 2022
Magpie Protocol is a decentralized liquidity aggregation protocol designed for cross-chain exchange infrastructure. Launched in 2022 and based in Dubai, it facilitates seamless trading of crypto assets by using bridges to communicate swap signals between different blockchains. This approach enhances the user experience by allowing investors to trade and invest in various assets without the need for bridging. Magpie Protocol aims to support early-stage crypto entrepreneurs in launching innovative decentralized finance (DeFi) and infrastructure projects, all while providing a simple, efficient, and secure platform for transactions within the DeFi ecosystem.

jiritsu.network

Seed Round in 2022
Jiritsu is a decentralized protocol enabling verifiable compute.

Science

Seed Round in 2022
Science is a startup company that develops technologies for a range of serious unmet medical needs.

ZKX

Seed Round in 2022
ZKX is a decentralized financial platform established in 2021, focusing on democratizing access to global yields and enhancing trading experiences. It is the first exchange based on StarkNet to offer perpetual futures and complex financial instruments as swaps. The company specializes in developing developer tools and a permissionless protocol for derivatives, facilitating the introduction of sophisticated trading strategies as simple perpetual swaps. ZKX aims to empower users through self-custody and genuine community governance, featuring gamified leaderboards and decentralized order books to elevate engagement in trading activities.

Healthera

Convertible Note in 2022
Healthera operates a comprehensive healthcare marketplace in the UK, connecting patients with medicines, healthcare services, and products through a vast digital platform that includes both national pharmacy chains and independent providers. The company's technology facilitates quicker medicine delivery and personalized medical care tailored to individual needs. By reinventing the pharmacy operating model, Healthera enhances patient communication, encourages cross-sales, and fosters customer loyalty. The company is dedicated to digitizing and automating primary care processes, which improves prescribing efficiency and the overall patient experience while minimizing waste for the NHS. Partnering with over 1,000 pharmacies and clinical commissioning groups, Healthera reaches more than 20 million individuals. Its technology is accredited by NHS Digital, positioning Healthera as one of the fastest-growing digital health firms in Europe. Headquartered in Cambridge, the company boasts a diverse international team committed to improving healthcare delivery through human-centered technology.

Oasys

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Oasys is a blockchain platform specifically tailored for the gaming industry. It aims to create an ecosystem that facilitates the distribution of gaming channels. By integrating the advantages of public Layer 1 and private Layer 2 blockchain technologies, Oasys provides users with a high-speed experience that minimizes transaction fees. The platform addresses common challenges faced by game developers in integrating blockchain solutions, ultimately enhancing the value and support available to the gaming sector. Through its innovative technology, Oasys seeks to empower both developers and gamers, fostering a more efficient and rewarding gaming environment.

Parcel

Seed Round in 2022
Parcel is a company that provides a marketplace infrastructure specifically designed for web3 gaming and virtual real estate transactions. It offers a white-label marketplace solution and a robust API, allowing game developers to generate revenue quickly while creating customized in-game experiences. Parcel uniquely supports the existing secondary NFT market and focuses on facilitating seamless transactions in the virtual environment. The platform features aggregated listings, eliminates marketplace fees, ensures low gas consumption, and provides real-time appraisals. With a strong emphasis on industry knowledge and relationships with creators and landowners, Parcel aims to make access to the virtual ecosystem more efficient and cost-effective for users.

Quantstamp

Series A in 2022
Quantstamp Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Dover, Delaware, specializes in blockchain security. The company offers comprehensive security services, including thorough audits, protocol testing, and vulnerability assessments, ensuring the reliability and integrity of blockchain ecosystems. Its software is designed to detect and respond to suspicious activities, conducting smart contract, off-chain, networking, and front-end audits to enhance the security of decentralized applications.

Kryptview

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kryptview operates an online research platform focused on digital assets, providing contributors with a tool called the Research Wizard. This platform enables users to share detailed insights regarding various aspects of digital assets, such as teams, advisors, tokens, community engagement, and competition. By employing a proprietary analytical framework, Kryptview collects and organizes structured information to address transparency issues in the cryptocurrency market. This initiative aims to combat the proliferation of scams and fraudulent projects, which hinder blockchain adoption and foster skepticism. Ultimately, Kryptview seeks to equip token buyers with comprehensive reviews and insights, facilitating informed decision-making in the complex landscape of digital assets.

Flipside Crypto

Series A in 2022
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cryptocurrency information platform delivering business intelligence for blockchain organizations. Established in 2017, it offers a range of services including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody, community tools, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto provides analytics tools that offer insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial trends within the cryptocurrency space. It also features the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), a metric for assessing the health of cryptocurrency projects, which is distributed through partnerships with platforms such as CoinMarketCap and Messari. The company is supported by notable investors, including CoinBase Ventures and True Ventures.

OpenBlox

Seed Round in 2022
OpenBlox is a blockchain-based gaming platform that provides players with diverse gaming options and facilitates access to various Web3 lifestyle applications for NFT holders. The platform features an interconnected ecosystem where game characters can transfer non-fungible token (NFT) earnings across different games. This integration allows for fast and affordable transactions, enhancing the overall gaming experience by ensuring a seamless transition between games. OpenBlox aims to create a comprehensive environment that enriches user engagement within the gaming community.

Wasoko

Series B in 2022
Wasoko is an e-commerce platform that connects small retail shops in Africa to the digital economy, enhancing their access to essential goods and services. By facilitating seamless transactions, the platform allows informal retailers to conveniently order products via SMS or a mobile app, ensuring they receive free same-day delivery to their stores. This approach not only simplifies the sourcing process for shopkeepers but also helps manufacturers maintain consistent product availability for consumers. Through this model, Wasoko aims to boost sales and market coverage for companies operating in emerging markets, thereby fostering trade and economic growth across the continent.

Veracity Protocol

Seed Round in 2022
Veracity Protocol operates an innovative platform that utilizes Vision AI to identify, authenticate, and track physical objects. By employing smartphones, the company generates non-invasive codes based on the unique material structure of items, ensuring secure identification without the need for physical labels or tags. Its services encompass product identification, high-accuracy authentication to prevent counterfeiting, and microstructure-level inspection for integrity monitoring. Additionally, Veracity Protocol facilitates tokenization, creating immutable links between physical products and blockchain records to enhance ownership assurance and authenticity verification. The platform aims to provide a scalable and cost-effective solution for clients seeking automated visual inspections and quality assurance for their assets.

Flipside Crypto

Series A in 2022
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cryptocurrency information platform delivering business intelligence for blockchain organizations. Established in 2017, it offers a range of services including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody, community tools, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto provides analytics tools that offer insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial trends within the cryptocurrency space. It also features the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), a metric for assessing the health of cryptocurrency projects, which is distributed through partnerships with platforms such as CoinMarketCap and Messari. The company is supported by notable investors, including CoinBase Ventures and True Ventures.

Evil Genius Games

Seed Round in 2022
Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, Evil Genius Games (EGG) offers a platform that allows users to build their own adventure games or play adventure games created by others. Our platform supports a diverse range of storytelling content from user-generated adventures created by our subscribers to blockbuster movie franchises such as Rambo, Pacific Rim, and Kong: Skull Island. Made up of film geeks who also love playing Dungeons & Dragons, the Evil Genius Games team blends game design expertise and modern innovation to broaden how gaming fans of all ages and experiences can engage in exciting, meaningful tabletop roleplaying adventures—all built around the core Everyday Heroes™ rulebook for ease of play. The world of Everyday Heroes takes players into officially licensed, popular film franchise settings such as The Crow, Rambo, Total Recall, Escape from New York, and others for an infinite number of campaign adventures. Flexible and innovative, each Cinematic Adventure in the Everyday Heroes world can be adapted for home campaigns with characters created by players from scratch, as well as adventures inspired by the film that put characters into the shoes of well-known Hollywood heroes.

FAN3

Seed Round in 2022
Fan3 provides human centred, customer first solutions to complex blockchain technologies.

ONX Homes

Series A in 2022
ONX Homes is an integrated DesignTech company focused on creating beautiful homes and sustainable communities for families. Founded by experts in construction, design, and technology, ONX Homes employs human-centric design and environmentally friendly materials, utilizing advanced offsite manufacturing techniques. This approach allows the company to build high-quality homes in significantly less time than traditional onsite construction methods. By partnering with landowners, ONX Homes leverages its vertically integrated capabilities to deliver homes efficiently and affordably. Currently, the company is actively developing over ten communities, with a total of 3,000 homes in progress, aiming to enhance value for homeowners throughout the construction process while promoting sustainable living.

Metaplex

Seed Round in 2021
Metaplex is a developer of an NFT-based platform that facilitates creators and brands in establishing direct relationships with their audiences. It offers core infrastructure for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Solana blockchain, which includes the primary standard for NFTs and the largest NFT minting platform. The platform enables artists and creators to easily launch self-hosted NFT storefronts using user-friendly drag-and-drop tools that connect directly to the blockchain, thereby minimizing minting costs. With over $3.7 billion in gross merchandise volume to date and a significant waiting list for its no-code launch platform, Metaplex is positioned as a key player in the NFT ecosystem.

Evereden

Series C in 2021
Evereden is a skincare brand focused on providing nourishing self-care products designed for the entire family, with a particular emphasis on baby-safe cosmetics. The company formulates its offerings using high-quality, natural ingredients such as cold-processed organic sunflower seed oil, avocado oil, and grapeseed oil. Evereden's product line includes baby creams, healing balms, firming lotions, and belly masks, all crafted to be anti-allergic and safe for infants. This commitment to quality allows parents to choose from a variety of effective skincare solutions for both themselves and their children, promoting overall skin health within the family.

IQ Labs

Series A in 2021
IQ Protocol develops a decentralized money market for digital asset renting and on-chain subscriptions. It enables digital asset owners to earn passive income by safely lending their NFTs & Fungible Tokens.

Kwant

Seed Round in 2021
Kwant.ai is a New York-based company that develops a wearable electronic device designed to enhance predictive analytics in the construction industry. Founded in 2017, it utilizes a proprietary low-powered sensor network to automate data collection on construction sites. The platform focuses on mitigating risks associated with cost overruns and project delays by offering features such as lean schedule design, integration with project management tools, and building information modeling. Kwant.ai provides real-time insights into financial and project metrics, enabling clients to track key performance indicators effectively. Its use of artificial intelligence allows for the analysis of schedule and cost risks, as well as the identification of early warning signals to optimize workforce management and prevent safety incidents.

Fernish

Series B in 2021
Fernish is a furniture rental startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017 by Michael Barlow and Lucas Dickey. The company offers a subscription model that caters to consumers with a mobile lifestyle, providing quality furniture and decor across various categories such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and offices. Fernish aims to redefine furniture rental by positioning itself as a lifestyle brand, allowing subscribers to rent entire rooms or specific pieces. Customers have the flexibility to swap out items they do not like or wish to change at any time. Additionally, Fernish features a rent-to-own program, enabling subscribers to apply their previous payments toward the purchase of rented items at the end of their subscription.

NEAR

Venture Round in 2021
NEAR Inc. is a company that develops and provides a platform for creating decentralized applications through its NEAR Protocol, a scalable blockchain designed for open-source code. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NEAR Inc. focuses on bridging the adoption gap for mainstream commercial software by offering tools that facilitate the writing, testing, and deployment of decentralized applications. The platform is engineered to support a wide range of applications, ensuring security for high-value assets such as money and identity. Additionally, NEAR provides essential services, including documentation, wallet, studio, and explorer functionalities, which contribute to a robust ecosystem for developers.
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