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

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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 Group is a company focused on revolutionizing the firearms industry with advanced safety features. Their flagship product, the Biofire Smart Gun, utilizes state-of-the-art biometric technology to create a handgun that unlocks instantly for authorized users while remaining locked for others. This innovative approach aims to enhance gun safety without compromising privacy or civil liberties. By integrating biometrics into firearm design, Biofire Group is reimagining the industry to provide secure and efficient access for legitimate users.

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 technology company specializing in blockchain-based services. It provides a platform that facilitates the creation and inscription of tokens, as well as supports the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. The platform is designed to empower creators and developers, offering accessible tools for digital collectibles and fostering innovation, security, and community growth within the cryptocurrency space.

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 launch digital customer engagement programs on the blockchain. The platform is designed to enhance the connection 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 allows creators to gain insights into their fanbase and incentivize ongoing support, ultimately fostering a deeper relationship with their audience.

Evil Genius Games

Convertible Note in 2023
Evil Genius Games is a company that specializes in creating a unique platform for users to build and play adventure games, inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. Their offerings range from user-generated content to officially licensed games based on popular movie franchises like Rambo and Pacific Rim. The company's team, composed of film enthusiasts and game design experts, aims to make tabletop roleplaying adventures more accessible and engaging for players of all ages and skill levels. They achieve this by providing a core rulebook, Everyday Heroes™, which allows for easy play and adaptation of campaigns set in popular film franchises.

Kryptview

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Kryptview operates an online research platform focused on digital assets, aimed at enhancing transparency in the cryptocurrency market. The company addresses the challenges posed by scams and misleading projects that hinder blockchain adoption. Through its Research Wizard, Kryptview enables contributors to share insights on various aspects of digital assets, such as teams, advisors, community engagement, and competitive landscape. Utilizing a proprietary analytical framework, the platform collects and organizes structured information, thus providing token buyers with comprehensive reviews that facilitate informed decision-making in their investments.

Virtue Alliance

Seed Round in 2023
Virtue Alliance is a company that operates a performance analytics platform designed for the gaming industry. It focuses on helping gamers achieve their peak performance through the use of proprietary technology and analytical insights. The platform connects players in the metaverse with a range of resources, including operators, educational materials, and data-driven insights. By providing these tools, Virtue Alliance aims to enhance the gaming experience and empower both gamers and gaming businesses with valuable information to improve performance and decision-making.

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 technology company that offers a superapp designed to integrate the functionalities of e-commerce, chat, and media applications into a single ad-free platform. This comprehensive solution aims to enhance user experience by streamlining various digital services, allowing users to engage in shopping, communication, and content consumption without distractions from advertisements. By merging these diverse features, Open seeks to create a seamless and efficient environment for its users, catering to their needs in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.

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 pioneering financial technology company established in 2021, specializing in decentralized finance solutions. It operates the first perpetual futures exchange on StarkNet, offering advanced financial instruments such as swaps. The company focuses on democratizing access to global yields through a self-custody model and authentic community governance. ZKX develops a permissionless protocol for derivatives, allowing users to engage in complex trading strategies via simplified perpetual swaps. Additionally, it creates modular DAO software and developer tools based on zero-knowledge technology, enhancing the trading experience with features like gamified leaderboards and decentralized order books.

Healthera

Convertible Note in 2022
Healthera Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in developing digital health solutions. Its flagship product, Healthera, is a pharmacy-integrated medication management app that offers automatic prescription reminders, smart labelling, scheduling, health condition tracking, and professional advice from pharmacists. Additionally, Healthera operates a healthcare marketplace that connects patients with local pharmacies and GPs, enabling faster medicine delivery and personalized care. The company partners with over 1000 pharmacies and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) across the UK, reaching over 20 million people. Healthera's technology is accredited by NHS Digital and aims to improve prescribing efficiency, patient experience, and reduce wastage within the NHS.

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 developer of a metaverse-based marketplace tailored for web3 gaming and virtual real estate transactions. It provides a white-label marketplace and a robust API that allows game developers to monetize their creations quickly, typically within weeks, while offering a customized in-game experience. Parcel uniquely supports the existing secondary NFT market and stands out as the sole company focused on marketplace infrastructure specifically for web3 gaming. Its platform features aggregated listings, eliminates marketplace fees, reduces gas consumption, and supplies real-time appraisals. By leveraging its extensive industry knowledge and strong relationships with creators and landowners, Parcel facilitates faster, easier, and more affordable access to the virtual ecosystem 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, aimed at enhancing transparency in the cryptocurrency market. The company addresses the challenges posed by scams and misleading projects that hinder blockchain adoption. Through its Research Wizard, Kryptview enables contributors to share insights on various aspects of digital assets, such as teams, advisors, community engagement, and competitive landscape. Utilizing a proprietary analytical framework, the platform collects and organizes structured information, thus providing token buyers with comprehensive reviews that facilitate informed decision-making in their investments.

Flipside Crypto

Series A in 2022
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing analytics and business intelligence for blockchain organizations. The company offers a range of services, including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody services, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto is known for its suite of analytics tools that deliver insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial metrics, including the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), which measures the health of cryptocurrency projects. The company collaborates with various partners to distribute its analytics, enhancing the visibility and understanding of cryptocurrency markets. Flipside Crypto is supported by notable investors, including Coinbase Ventures and True Ventures.

OpenBlox

Seed Round in 2022
OpenBlox is a developer of a blockchain-based gaming platform that provides players with a diverse range of gaming options. The platform creates an interconnected ecosystem where games are linked through shared characters, allowing players to transfer their non-fungible token (NFT) earnings seamlessly across different games. This innovative approach facilitates fast and affordable transactions, enhancing the overall in-game experience for gamers. In addition to gaming, OpenBlox also offers NFT holders access to various Web3 lifestyle applications, broadening the utility of its offerings.

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 is a technology company that specializes in the identification, authentication, and tracking of physical objects using advanced Vision AI. Its innovative platform enables users to create a unique, non-invasive code that represents the material structure of an object, allowing for seamless identification and monitoring through a smartphone. The company offers services that include automated generation of identification codes, high-accuracy authentication to combat counterfeits, and microstructure-level inspection for product integrity. Additionally, Veracity Protocol enables the tokenization of physical products, linking them to blockchain records for secure ownership verification. This approach eliminates the need for physical tags or stickers, making the process highly scalable and efficient while ensuring that products remain tamper-proof and compliant with regulatory standards.

Flipside Crypto

Series A in 2022
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing analytics and business intelligence for blockchain organizations. The company offers a range of services, including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody services, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto is known for its suite of analytics tools that deliver insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial metrics, including the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), which measures the health of cryptocurrency projects. The company collaborates with various partners to distribute its analytics, enhancing the visibility and understanding of cryptocurrency markets. Flipside Crypto is supported by notable investors, including Coinbase Ventures and True Ventures.

Evil Genius Games

Seed Round in 2022
Evil Genius Games is a company that specializes in creating a unique platform for users to build and play adventure games, inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. Their offerings range from user-generated content to officially licensed games based on popular movie franchises like Rambo and Pacific Rim. The company's team, composed of film enthusiasts and game design experts, aims to make tabletop roleplaying adventures more accessible and engaging for players of all ages and skill levels. They achieve this by providing a core rulebook, Everyday Heroes™, which allows for easy play and adaptation of campaigns set in popular film franchises.

FAN3

Seed Round in 2022
Fan3 operates a communication platform that facilitates direct, meaningful connections between artists and their fans. This platform enables artists to distribute digital content, understand fan preferences, and reward engagement, thereby fostering stronger relationships and increasing revenue.

ONX Homes

Series A in 2022
ONX Homes is an integrated DesignTech company focused on creating beautiful and sustainable homes and communities for families. Founded by experts in construction, design, and technology, the company employs human-centric design principles, environmentally conscious materials, and advanced offsite manufacturing techniques. This unique approach allows ONX Homes to partner with landowners and leverage its vertically integrated capabilities to build high-quality homes in significantly less time than traditional onsite construction methods. Currently, ONX Homes is actively developing over ten communities and has around 3,000 homes in various stages of construction, emphasizing efficiency and affordability in the homebuilding process.

Metaplex

Seed Round in 2021
Metaplex is a developer of a robust NFT-based platform that enables creators and brands to establish direct relationships with their audiences. It is recognized for providing the core infrastructure for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Solana blockchain, including the primary standard for NFTs and the largest NFT minting platform, which has facilitated substantial market activity. The company's offerings include a no-code platform, designed to allow artists and creators to easily launch self-hosted NFT storefronts using intuitive drag-and-drop tools. This approach simplifies the process of connecting directly to the blockchain, making it accessible even for those without technical expertise, while also keeping minting costs low for developers. With a growing user base, Metaplex is positioned to enhance the NFT ecosystem by empowering diverse creators to engage with fans and monetize their work effectively.

Evereden

Series C in 2021
Evereden is a skincare brand focused on promoting skin health for the entire family, specializing in baby-safe and anti-allergic cosmetics. The company offers a range of self-care products crafted from high-quality natural ingredients, including cold-processed organic sunflower seed oil, avocado oil, and grapeseed oil. Its product lineup features creams, healing balms, firming lotions, and belly masks, designed to meet the needs of both parents and their infants. Evereden aims to provide safe and nourishing skincare solutions that prioritize the well-being of families.

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 is a technology company that specializes in construction analytics. It develops a platform designed to enhance productivity and safety on construction sites. The platform uses a proprietary low-powered sensor network to automate data collection, providing real-time project management and tracking key performance indicators. This enables clients to mitigate risks associated with cost overruns and time delays, and to make data-driven decisions using predictive analytics.

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 provides furniture and decor rental services through a subscription model, catering to consumers with a mobile lifestyle. Fernish aims to redefine the furniture rental market by positioning itself as a lifestyle brand. It offers a flexible marketplace where customers can rent entire rooms or individual pieces, with the option to swap items as desired. Additionally, Fernish features a rent-to-own program, allowing subscribers to apply their rental payments toward the purchase of furniture at the end of their subscription period. This approach enables customers to enjoy quality furnishings while adapting to their changing needs.

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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