Led · Equity · Aug 2023

nChain has assembled a vast IP library—nearly 800 awarded technology patents with over 3,000 more awaiting approval—covering Web3 precursors, NFTs, smart contracts and related building blocks. The company maintains a heavyweight R&D team focused on converting that patent portfolio into workable applications. nChain offers software development and consulting services alongside its licensing activities. Leadership frames the IP as blockchain-agnostic while also advocating the BSV blockchain for enterprise use due to scaling, low fees and IPv6 integration. The firm was named in the LexisNexis Innovation Momentum 2023 Global Top 100 for its IP-driven innovations. nChain plans to accelerate commercial adoption of its IP library to drive the transition from Web2 to Web3 and to scale enterprise implementations.

Led · Equity · Mar 2023

Over-C provides a digital platform for high-footfall, high-risk venues to reduce costs for operators and losses for insurers by delivering full transparency, confidence and control of frontline activities. Led by CEO Michael Elliott, the platform enables real-time decision making in risk management, compliance, and the customer experience. The company lists partners including Hitachi, ScotRail, Eli Lilly, Savills, Munster Rugby and Belfast Airport. Over-C intends to use the funds to accelerate growth and expand operations. No revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2022

mintBlue is a BaaS development platform that provides a proprietary API enabling companies to migrate data to the public blockchain for increased security, interoperability and traceability. Its suite stores data directly on-chain and is non-custodial, ensuring end users control their data and face no lock-in. The software supports commercial-scale usage and includes monetization opportunities for customers. Led by CEO Niels van den Bergh, mintBlue has been selected by VISMA | yuki to add blockchain-based bookkeeping features and has processed over 700,000 NFT invoices for that partner at a low cost per invoice. The company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Antwerp, Belgium. It plans to use the new funding to accelerate growth and expand operations.

Led · Seed · Oct 2021

BuzzCast, led by CEO Ryan Byrne, provides a virtual events platform designed to deliver broadcast-quality experiences and scale to support hundreds of thousands of attendees. The system supports complex tracks and formats along with advanced networking features. It enables event hosts and sponsors to gamify the attendee experience in both virtual and hybrid events to drive behavior, reward visitors, and extend interaction before, during and after events. BuzzCast builds on the BSV enterprise-grade public blockchain and plans to turn content, rewards and contact information into micro-NFTs that visitors can collect and trade. Clients include global brands and organizations such as Anthem, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The World Trade and Tourism Council, Just for Laughs, and Uber. The company raised $4.35M in seed funding and intends to use the proceeds to integrate NFTs into premium virtual events.