Lava is a cryptocurrency platform specializing in bitcoin lending. It offers a self-custodial wallet for managing bitcoin finances, facilitating buying, selling, borrowing against crypto holdings, and international money transfers.
StakeStone
Seed Round in 2024
StakeStone is a technology company that develops an omnichannel liquidity protocol for optimizing crypto staking and asset management. Its protocol integrates dynamic staking networks, deep liquidity pools, and adaptive consensus mechanisms to maximize staking yields and ensure secure, transparent transactions. This enables cryptocurrency investors and developers to achieve efficient, scalable, and high-return staking operations across multiple blockchain networks.
Multiple Network
Seed Round in 2024
Multiple Network is a web3 DePIN project that uses SD-WAN technology to create a network layer that allows for high-speed transfer of digital assets and data.
StarTower
Seed Round in 2024
StarTower is a resource company built specifically for fully decentralized physical infrastructure and shared interaction. Based on the exclusive RIP encryption technology, StarTower realizes the interactive sharing of multiple resources with zero loss on mobile devices, thereby providing efficient resource transmission for terminal facilities. It provides more efficient, secure and reliable solutions in the fields of Internet of Things, smart cities, industrial automation, healthcare, etc.
Doubler Pro
Seed Round in 2024
Doubler Pro is a financial strategy tool provider that offers a financial strategy tool based on open smart contracts. They also released a test network that interfaces with the Blast layer 2 network, allowing customers to speed development and improve user experience.
Tabi
Venture Round in 2023
Tabi’s consumer chain will act as an incubator, helping dApps build their brand and culture while providing the support and liquidity they need. Our vision for L1 3.0 is that, like Google and Amazon today, our users won’t need to understand Tabi’s inner workings; they’ll simply enjoy using it.
TreasureLand
Angel Round in 2023
Treasureland is a multi-chain NFT aggregation protocol that supports NFT mint, issuance, auction, and socialization. It aims to connect NFT creators, users, and consumers in a decentralized way, building the eBay of the blockchain world.
Webb Protocol
Seed Round in 2023
Webb Protocol is a multi-chain privacy technology that allows assets to be transferred across blockchain protocols while ensuring financial anonymity. We incentivize privacy creation through innovative economic design and aim to become the most decentralized privacy system imaginable.
CEBG
Venture Round in 2023
CEBG Studio is a gaming studio that specializes in developing a blockchain-based gaming platform. This platform is designed to facilitate real-time battles, in-game trading, and competitive tournaments, enhancing the gaming experience for users. CEBG Studio focuses on fast-paced combat gameplay while incorporating features that allow players to exchange items and assets. Additionally, the platform enables players to compete for rewards and recognition, creating an immersive environment for gamers.
Xsight is an augmented reality application that enhances real-world experiences by providing users with content about people and places through their phone cameras. The platform facilitates multiplayer adventures that merge metaverse experiences with tangible environments. By utilizing AR holograms, Xsight enables users to engage in social interactions and explore real locations in an innovative manner. This unique approach fosters a connection between the digital and physical worlds, allowing users to embark on interactive adventures that enrich their understanding of their surroundings.
Thrive Protocol
Seed Round in 2023
Thrive is the top protocol for powering ROI-positive decentralized grant-making across crypto ecosystems.
Gritti is a social lifestyle application powered by Web3 technology. It actively assists users in achieving their fitness objectives through innovative solutions and community engagement.
Cassava Network
Seed Round in 2022
Cassava Network develops blockchain infrastructure solutions that connect African users with global crypto enthusiasts and decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. Its products enable online applications to integrate blockchain technology, facilitating access to DeFi services.
Logseq is an open-source knowledge management tool that enables users to write, organize, and share thoughts while managing tasks and projects. It operates on local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files, ensuring there is no data lock-in or reliance on proprietary formats, allowing users to edit the same files with any compatible tool simultaneously. The platform features a built-in query system that aids users in gaining insights and developing personalized workflows. By combining task management capabilities with a flexible and collaborative approach to content organization, Logseq provides a robust solution for individuals and teams seeking to enhance their productivity and knowledge management practices.
Sandstorm
Seed Round in 2022
Sandstorm operates an open-source platform enabling self-hosting of web applications, offering apps for document editing, chat, task management, file storage, email, music playing, code hosting, forums, games, and more. It provides unified sharing of access control and connects apps with powerbox.
Ajuna Network
Seed Round in 2022
Ajuna Network develops a game development engine focused on creating decentralized games. Its platform integrates blockchain-based assets, enabling developers to incorporate an incentive layer using tokenized virtual assets that are compatible with blockchain and non-fungible tokens.
Zecrey
Angel Round in 2022
Zecrey is a Singapore-based company established in January 2021 that develops a layer 2 cross-chain protocol focused on enhancing privacy and security in blockchain transactions. Utilizing zkRollup technology, Zecrey aims to lower entry barriers for both businesses and consumers by providing an accessible platform for asset management. The company's services facilitate cross-chain transactions, enabling users to manage, swap, and bridge digital assets across multiple blockchain networks while ensuring that their transactions remain private. By prioritizing user ownership and security, Zecrey strengthens the overall integrity of the blockchain ecosystem.
Studio 369
Venture Round in 2022
MetalCore is a maker of computer games. They provide services for fighting games. They provide products that include mechs, infantry, aircraft, and vehicles.
NFTGo is an NFT data aggregation platform that consolidates information on NFT drops, rankings, whale activity, market data, and on-chain transactions. It uses a proprietary blockchain data collection engine to capture up-to-date on-chain activity and converts it into readable NFT transaction and market insights, helping project teams understand market dynamics and identify trends while providing users with visibility into new NFT market developments.
Footprint Analytics
Seed Round in 2022
Footprint Analytics is a platform that specializes in blockchain data analysis, offering tools for discovering and visualizing information related to decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and GameFi. The platform prioritizes user experience, catering to a diverse audience that includes analysts, data scientists, developers, and educators. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Footprint Analytics allows users to conduct interactive data queries without requiring coding skills. This accessibility empowers individuals and organizations to explore and analyze blockchain data efficiently, making complex analytics approachable for everyone.
Folks Finance
Seed Round in 2022
Folks Finance is a cross-chain DeFi protocol that addresses liquidity fragmentation by creating natively cross-chain lending markets. Users can deposit on any chain and borrow on any chain without bridging or wrapping assets. Additionally, Folks Finance offers comprehensive services including lending, trading, and liquid staking as the largest app on Algorand.
DeBank offers a cryptocurrency wallet that enables users to track their decentralized finance (DeFi) investments across multiple blockchains. It supports over 800 DeFi protocols, allowing users to monitor deposits, earned interest, and perform token swaps.
RSS3
Funding Round in 2021
RSS3 is a technology company focused on developing an open protocol tailored for content and social networks within the Web 3.0 era. The company's protocol facilitates seamless interaction between users and their digital assets, allowing them to organize and display their online presence effectively. This enables developers to create cross-platform profiles by simply integrating a link, enhancing interoperability across different platforms.
Legends of Mitra
Seed Round in 2021
Legends of Mitra is a Free-to-Play-to-Earn game that rewards players with tokens and NFTs depending on their engagement and skills in the game.
Starly is a launchpad and marketplace focused on gamified non-fungible token (NFT) collections, designed to simplify the processes of creating, selling, and collecting NFTs. The company aims to enhance the experience for both creators and their fans by leveraging effective strategies that foster virality. Starly's online platform facilitates the development of economies around gamified NFT collectible cards, ensuring a seamless interaction for users. Founded by a team with extensive experience in building successful social networks, Starly combines innovative technology with user-centric design to create an engaging environment for the NFT community.
Whydah
Venture Round in 2021
Whydah is a company applying block-chain for studio games.
PlanetWatch
Venture Round in 2021
PlanetWatch is a company focused on decentralizing and incentivizing air quality monitoring through the use of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. By employing a new generation of fixed and mobile sensors, it creates low-cost, dense surveillance networks that can be rapidly deployed. The company harnesses the direct participation of the population to gather real-time environmental data, which is valuable for governments and businesses aiming to improve air quality. PlanetWatch utilizes blockchain technology to ensure data integrity and transparency, enabling users to access and share critical information for environmental purification efforts.
izumi Finance
Seed Round in 2021
Izumi Finance is a liquidity mining platform that specializes in offering concentrated liquidity services across multiple blockchain networks. The platform features non-homogenous liquidity mining protocols, which allow users to stake Uniswap LP tokens and receive rewards tailored to specific price ranges. By optimizing the distribution of incentives, Izumi Finance aims to enhance the earnings of liquidity providers, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the liquidity mining process.
MonkeyBall
Seed Round in 2021
MonkeyBall is a Solana-based play-to-earn soccer game – a kind of FIFA Street and Final Fantasy rolled into one fun monkey-themed game.
DeHorizon
Venture Round in 2021
DeHorizon is a developer of a gaming platform that aims to enhance the gaming experience by leveraging blockchain technology. The company focuses on creating a metaverse game ecosystem that facilitates the development, connection, and support of various blockchain-based games. By integrating a "play to earn" model, DeHorizon allows players to earn cryptocurrency while enjoying their gaming experience. This innovative approach addresses a significant gap in the GameFi marketplace, as it strives to provide a comprehensive environment for both gamers and developers. As the gaming industry evolves, DeHorizon positions itself as a key player in the future of GameFi, promoting the integration of diverse games within a unified ecosystem.
Tinyman
Seed Round in 2021
Tinyman is a decentralized trading protocol built on the Algorand blockchain, providing a secure and efficient marketplace for traders, liquidity providers, and developers. The company focuses on creating an open platform that facilitates asset trading and swapping, including tokens and currencies, at market rates. By leveraging blockchain technology, Tinyman acts as a market maker, ensuring that users can engage in secure trading activities while benefiting from the speed and reliability of its underlying framework. This innovative approach positions Tinyman as a significant player in the decentralized finance space.
Āut Labs (former SkillWallet)
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Āut is an extendable Protocol designed to power the next generation of human Coordination.
The DAOs 2.0, if you like, or a DAO Renaissance.
It does so by "expanding" any Standard DAO Contract - with custom Membership modules on top.
Āut is a protocol that expands any DAO’s legacy contract (i.e.: a Moloch DAO), and bringing expandable, customizable membership & governance modules at contract level for Web3 Communities. At its core, it adds the native concept of Role & Interaction at contract level - so that each Member of a Community is represented in a much more multidimensional, richer way - other than a flat 0x… address.
Currently, the Āut suite includes:
- to Integrate āut, add Roles & expand/deploy a DAO from scratch.
- a Decentralized Authentication System for DAOs.
- a DAO OS, to manage members, tasks and community modules.
- (my) ĀutID: a public profile & portfolio for self-sovereign, non-transferable NFT IDs.
MonoX Protocol
Seed Round in 2021
MonoX Protocol is a blockchain-based platform that groups deposited tokens into virtual pairs with its own stablecoin, vUSD. It uses a single liquidity pool design to offer lower trading fees and capital efficiency.
DeFi Land
Series A in 2021
DeFi Land is a developer of a multi-chain agriculture simulation designed to gamify decentralized finance. The platform integrates various decentralized finance protocols, including automated market makers, decentralized exchanges, and lending services, within an engaging game environment. By combining traditional gaming elements with decentralized finance functionalities, DeFi Land aims to create an interactive experience that attracts non-crypto users and facilitates their entry into the world of digital finance. This innovative approach not only enhances user engagement but also simplifies the complexities of decentralized finance, making it more accessible to a broader audience.
Cyclos is a newly developed Solana-powered Defi project.
Octopus Network
Series A in 2021
Octopus Network facilitates the creation and operation of Web3.0 application-specific blockchains (appchains) by significantly reducing startup costs from millions to tens of thousands of dollars.
CryptoQuant
Seed Round in 2021
CryptoQuant is a leading provider of cryptocurrency market intelligence. It offers on-chain data analytics, empowering investors with insights into transaction volumes, wallet balances, and network activity across major blockchain networks. By visualizing complex data through charts and graphs, CryptoQuant helps clients make informed decisions and optimize investment strategies.
GoPlus Security
Angel Round in 2021
GoPlus Security offers an open-source, user-driven platform providing comprehensive security services for blockchain users. Its platform employs technologies such as token detection, real-time risk warning, contract security, and interaction security to help clients manage security risks effectively.
Splinterlands
Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Splinterlands is a decentralized digital collectible trading card game founded in 2018 and based in Media, Pennsylvania. Utilizing blockchain technology, the game transforms trading cards into scarce digital assets that players own and control. This allows users to buy, sell, and trade cards across various digital marketplaces. Players engage in real-time battles with these cards, competing to win cryptocurrency and other valuable prizes. Through its innovative approach, Splinterlands combines gaming and cryptocurrency, providing an engaging platform for users to enjoy both aspects.
Numio is a developer of a non-custodial digital asset and identity management application that aims to empower users by giving them control over their digital assets. The company utilizes Ethereum blockchain technology to create an automated identity management system, facilitating secure and efficient cryptocurrency transactions and trading services. This innovative approach enables users to prove their identity to third-party platforms in a frictionless manner, with fast and low-fee transactions. Numio's mission focuses on reaching unbanked populations worldwide, contributing to financial inclusion through its decentralized and hybrid infrastructure.
Meson Network
Venture Round in 2021
Meson Network operates as a developer of a bandwidth aggregator and decentralized acceleration platform, aiming to establish an efficient bandwidth marketplace within the Web3 ecosystem. Utilizing blockchain technology, Meson consolidates and monetizes idle bandwidth from long-tail users at low costs, enabling these users to generate revenue from their spare bandwidth. This platform serves as the foundation for data transmission in decentralized storage, computation, and emerging Web3 dApps.
Divergence Protocol
Seed Round in 2021
Divergence Protocol is a decentralized platform for composable crypto options and volatility derivatives.
BlockVision
Pre Seed Round in 2021
BlockVision develops blockchain data infrastructure supporting high-availability indexing, complex queries, and cross-chain data storage. It enables developers to efficiently access, query, and manage blockchain data across multiple networks like Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism for building reliable Web3 applications.
portto / Blocto
Venture Round in 2021
portto aims to make blockchain simple for users and developers. With its most user-friendly blockchain application browser and wallet SDKs, portto has pushed it steps forward for blockchain to be used in real life scenarios.
Beam
Venture Round in 2021
Beam develops a privacy-focused cryptocurrency wallet based on the MimbleWimble protocol for mobile and desktop use. It serves individual and small business users, offering confidential transactions without compromising performance or scalability.
Pendle Finance
Seed Round in 2021
Pendle Finance is a decentralized finance protocol that allows users to tokenize and sell future yields.
NAOS Finance
Series A in 2021
NAOS Finance operates a decentralized finance platform that provides an alternative to traditional financial systems. This platform allows decentralized finance lenders and small to medium-sized enterprise borrowers to engage in a permissionless environment on the blockchain. By facilitating the origination and funding of loans without relying on traditional intermediaries, NAOS Finance enables lenders to achieve stable and recurring income streams. Additionally, the platform bridges the gap between on-chain activities and larger off-chain opportunities, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in financial transactions.
The Defiant
Pre Seed Round in 2021
The Defiant is an information company that specializes in providing essential news and analysis at the intersection of technology and finance, with a particular focus on decentralized finance (DeFi). It operates an online platform that publishes updates on significant developments within the DeFi sector, offering users insights into various companies and their investments in the cryptocurrency space. By curating and analyzing information related to DeFi, The Defiant aims to keep its audience informed about the rapidly evolving landscape of finance and technology.
Esprezzo
Seed Round in 2021
Esprezzo develops a blockchain application programming platform that connects new or existing apps to multiple blockchains. Its intuitive web interface, software development kits, and smart contract libraries enable developers to build efficient, serverless tools secured by cryptography.
DAOsquare
Seed Round in 2021
DAOSquare is an incubator from the Web3 era. DAOSquare is committed to establishing a Web3 incubator that aspires to be the Web3 equivalent of YCombinator.
PolkaFoundary
Funding Round in 2021
PolkaFoundry is a platform for creating borderless and frictionless DeFi & NFT apps. It is designed to unleash developers to explore new horizons of the DeFi & NFT landscape.
Meson Network
Seed Round in 2021
Meson Network operates as a developer of a bandwidth aggregator and decentralized acceleration platform, aiming to establish an efficient bandwidth marketplace within the Web3 ecosystem. Utilizing blockchain technology, Meson consolidates and monetizes idle bandwidth from long-tail users at low costs, enabling these users to generate revenue from their spare bandwidth. This platform serves as the foundation for data transmission in decentralized storage, computation, and emerging Web3 dApps.
Unilend Finance
Initial Coin Offering in 2020
Unilend Finance is a decentralized financial platform that focuses on facilitating spot trading and money market lending and borrowing services for blockchain assets. Established in 2020 and based in India, the platform allows for permission-less listing of any ERC20 token, enabling users to trade without the oversight of a centralized authority. Unilend's offerings include lending and borrowing services tailored for Ethereum-based assets, providing crypto traders with increased liquidity and flexibility. In addition to trading, the platform encompasses governance and native utility token services, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for users engaged in decentralized finance.
Yield Guild Games
Seed Round in 2020
Yield Guild Games is a decentralized organization focused on investing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) used within virtual worlds and blockchain-based games. Its mission is to foster the largest virtual world economy, optimizing community-owned assets for maximum utility, and sharing profits with its token holders.
Bifrost Global
Seed Round in 2020
Bifrost Global, based in Hong Kong, specializes in blockchain services with a focus on providing decentralized cross-chain liquidity for staked assets. The company has developed a parachain that facilitates staking liquidity and allows for the creation of standardized cross-chain interest-bearing derivatives. This network supports Polkadot relay chains, parachains, and other heterogeneous chains connected with Polkadot. Bifrost Global emphasizes transparency, democratic governance, and the ability for users to earn rewards through staking while also providing liquidity for token swaps.
Unilend Finance
Funding Round in 2020
Unilend Finance is a decentralized financial platform that focuses on facilitating spot trading and money market lending and borrowing services for blockchain assets. Established in 2020 and based in India, the platform allows for permission-less listing of any ERC20 token, enabling users to trade without the oversight of a centralized authority. Unilend's offerings include lending and borrowing services tailored for Ethereum-based assets, providing crypto traders with increased liquidity and flexibility. In addition to trading, the platform encompasses governance and native utility token services, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for users engaged in decentralized finance.
Deeper Network
Seed Round in 2020
Deeper Network is a company focused on providing a decentralized, private, and secure internet experience. Its innovative network operating technology integrates blockchain and network security to establish a global peer-to-peer network. This approach allows users to bypass censorship and access a decentralized internet. Additionally, Deeper Network offers a bandwidth-sharing system that promotes a fairer online environment. The company's solutions aim to enhance internet accessibility and security for individuals, creating a more equitable digital landscape.
Platon
Venture Round in 2019
Platon develops and commercializes control software for the information technology (IT) sector. It also offers dedicated servers, site travel services, and corporate backups via the internet for small-, medium-, and large-sized IT companies.
Platon was founded on July 27, 2012.
Lucidity
Corporate Round in 2018
Lucidity is a digital advertising company founded in 2017 in Marina Del Rey, California, by Sam Kim, Miguel Morales, and Sam Goldberg. The company leverages blockchain technology to enhance transparency and trust in digital advertising. By providing ad verification services, Lucidity helps advertisers and publishers combat fraud, resolve data discrepancies, and streamline billing processes. Its platform creates an auditable record of marketing performance, allowing users to track their advertising transactions effectively. Lucidity's goal is to build a cleaner digital advertising ecosystem where honest players can thrive, ensuring that advertising budgets are tracked accurately and that issues like publisher domain spoofing are minimized.
Bling
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Bling operates a Bitcoin rewards gaming platform that allows users to earn loyalty rewards by engaging in casual blockchain-based games. Users can accumulate points through gameplay, which can then be converted into Bitcoin, effectively enabling them to earn digital currency while enjoying their gaming experience. The platform focuses on integrating earning opportunities within activities that users already partake in, making it a unique offering in the gaming and cryptocurrency landscape.
Newchip Accelerator
Seed Round in 2018
Newchip is a global remote startup accelerator that supports early-stage entrepreneurs in developing their business ideas and achieving growth. By offering a range of resources, mentorship, and educational programs, Newchip aims to equip startups with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges of launching and scaling a business. The accelerator's remote format allows participants from various geographical locations to access guidance and support without the constraints of physical attendance. Through its comprehensive approach, Newchip facilitates connections between startups and experienced industry professionals, fostering innovation and collaboration in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Hub is a developer of a digital identity platform that aims to facilitate trustworthy interactions and transactions among users. By leveraging blockchain technology, Hub decentralizes reputation data, securing trust in online environments where people often engage with strangers. The platform incorporates a token system that allows users to vouch for one another's trustworthiness, thereby giving individuals a vested interest in the success of their interactions. This mechanism not only enhances user confidence but also maintains a comprehensive history of interactions on each user's reputation profile. As a result, Hub enables users to unlock greater economic opportunities, command higher premiums for their products and services, and foster cooperative relationships in various online communities and marketplaces.
Beam
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Beam develops a privacy-focused cryptocurrency wallet based on the MimbleWimble protocol for mobile and desktop use. It serves individual and small business users, offering confidential transactions without compromising performance or scalability.
Liquidity Network
Funding Round in 2018
Liquidity Network is a blockchain-based payment hub that enables instant, low-cost Ethereum payments through an off-chain micropayment system. By conducting transactions off the main blockchain via an out-of-band internet connection, the platform aims to speed up settlements, reduce fees, and support broader mainstream adoption of blockchain payments.