Participated · Equity · Jul 2024

DAOBase provides an AI-driven data and infrastructure platform that helps DAOs and voters build on-chain and off-chain data reputation layers and intelligently monitor governance. The platform integrates seven blockchains and covers over 160,000 DAOs, six million voters, and more than 200 certified partners, positioning it as the largest DAO aggregator and analytics platform in the market. Core capabilities include advanced algorithms for reputation and governance monitoring and the recently launched DAO BadgeX, an on-chain reputation system for Web3 governance users. The company plans to introduce additional platform asset series to enhance functionality and user experience. DAOBase intends to use recent funding to scale product capabilities, expand market presence, and support global outreach. The firm is set to enter a rapid development phase in Q4 2024.

Participated · Equity · Jun 2024

Decent Land Labs is developing WeaveVM, a sovereign layer-1 blockchain that pairs EVM compute with Arweave's permanent storage to address high on-chain storage costs. WeaveVM supports deployment and interaction with existing EVM and Arweave contracts via ERC-7689 smart blobs, targeting use cases like fully onchain gamefi, socialfi, and real-world integrations. The project is building interoperability with Arweave's compute layer ao, including the first EVM-to-ao bridge, and launched an EVM data indexer on ao in May. The team includes active open source contributors to the Ethereum ecosystem, including to the reth codebase upon which WeaveVM is built. Founded in 2021 and operating from London, Decent Land Labs says it has a track record of building protocols that leverage Arweave's permanent storage and expand the permaweb market. In June 2024 the company secured $3M to accelerate WeaveVM development, expand EVM expertise, fund ecosystem incentives, and increase its rate of growth.

Participated · Equity · May 2024

Gamic is developing a community application that runs the rails to Web3, aiming to help digital communities connect, engage and transact. The company says its platform has seen tremendous growth in users, communities and transactions. Its stated vision is to transform digital communities into vibrant economic networks and to provide tools for broader decentralized, user‑empowered participation. Gamic is backed and incubated by Binance Labs, with Fundamental Labs serving as its development partner. The startup has raised $1.8 million across multiple rounds to fund product development and expansion. It is currently working toward launching Gamic V3 and plans to collaborate closely with partners and investors to execute its roadmap.

Participated · Equity · Apr 2024

Bored Slot is a real live slots gaming project developed by Spin City that enables players to enjoy live-action slots from home while participating in a token ecosystem. The platform uses a "Play + Mine" model to provide digital token mining through gameplay, supported by real-world revenue. It integrates NFTs into the gaming experience, starting with the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection. Spin City, the developer, is a Sunrise, Florida-based company focused on digital entertainment and blockchain applications. The company intends to use the newly raised funds to launch the slot platform and catalyse the BORED SLOT ecosystem. The article does not detail any operating metrics or prior financing rounds.

Participated · Seed · Jan 2024

Fetcch provides infrastructure for digital payments and rewards platforms, with a focus on enabling Web3 cross‑chain payments. The company integrates multiple cross‑chain solutions to support its offering. Reported integrations include LayerZero, Axelar, Wormhole, Circle's CCTP and Chainlink's CCIP. Fetcch announced completion of a $1.5 million Pre‑Seed financing. The round was led by Hashkey Capital and AppWorks Venture. Additional participants included LD Capital, Compute Ventures, M6 and GravityX Capital.