Participated · Equity · Jul 2026

ALPHEA is developing a distributed operating environment that combines execution, storage, networking and settlement capabilities for autonomous AI agents. The platform aims to enable multistep agent work with limited human direction by providing computing, memory, data storage, networking and payment infrastructure. ALPHEA plans to expand a global network of computing nodes by connecting unused capacity from personal computers, smartphones and edge devices, resembling decentralized physical infrastructure networks. It is also developing ALP, a native resource token, to handle payments and settlement between AI agents within the ecosystem. Current work includes improving its developer network and testnet, strengthening command-line tools and a Delta packaging system. The platform and its token-based economy remain under development and have not yet shown broad commercial adoption.

Participated · Seed · Apr 2026

VORAN operates as a decentralized computer platform focused on providing scalable decentralized compute services. The company has stated plans to scale its infrastructure globally and to accelerate development and iteration of platform applications. Its recent $3 million Seed raise is intended to fund those product and infrastructure efforts. Public reporting does not provide revenue, user, or founding-year details. The firm has secured backing from industry investors and notable Web3 figures, indicating early sector interest in its model.

Participated · Equity · Jul 2025

Metafide develops SURGE, a gamified predictive trading platform that runs short-interval competitive forecasting contests to harness collective human expertise alongside AI neural networks. The platform is designed to improve market prediction accuracy, particularly in volatile conditions, by blending strategic human play with machine learning. Metafide has a strategic go-to-market partnership with DogeOS to amplify reach within the Dogecoin ecosystem. The company says SURGE won recognition at the Mantle AI Fest and is onboarding initial testers from a community that has grown to more than 120,000 participants. Its waitlist exceeds 110,000 users, which the company intends to convert as it moves toward market launch. Metafide is led by CEO Frank Speiser, a serial entrepreneur, and is focused on scaling user acquisition and engagement following the new funding.

Participated · Equity · Dec 2024

Nodepay operates a decentralized infrastructure that turns idle internet bandwidth into real-time data sources to improve AI model inference. Its network is composed of a global community of privacy-protected nodes whose operators share spare bandwidth and earn rewards, enabling Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows. The platform integrates real-time data retrieval, a Web3-focused decentralized answer engine, reinforcement learning to refine model outputs, and gamified human verification. Nodepay says it is preparing to launch on Solana and will continue commercializing its infrastructure for community members and partner AI labs. The company has raised a total of $7 million and plans to use funding to scale commercialization and ecosystem growth. Nodepay already serves over 1.5 million active users worldwide.

Participated · Equity · Dec 2024

Haven1 develops an EVM L1 multi-app chain that is permissioned-yet-decentralized, gasless, and purpose-built for DeFi 2.0 and tokenized real-world assets. The network consolidates liquidity and reduces transaction friction while channeling value back to its ecosystem and $H1 token holders through network-owned protocols. Built-in protocols include a DEX, a lending market, perpetuals, and an NFT marketplace. Haven1 has secured validator backing from nine major brands, including AWS, Animoca Brands, Blockdaemon, Republic Crypto, and Sygnum Bank. Led by CEO Jeff Owens and based in Zug, the company raised $4.6M and plans to use the funds to accelerate development, expand partnerships, and broaden adoption of its multi-app chain.