Participated · Equity · Jul 2024

Build on Bitcoin (BOB) is creating a technology stack that makes Bitcoin-based DeFi possible, positioning itself as the “Gateway to Bitcoin DeFi.” Its core product is the first hybrid zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup designed for Bitcoin, which the team has already brought to testnet. BOB has also launched a BitVM bridge in collaboration with institutional partners and introduced the first Bitcoin intents system that offers one-click BTC access across major chains. The project plans an imminent token generation event (TGE) and a full transition to community governance, reflecting its goal of decentralized ownership. To date, BOB has secured more than $25 million in funding, comprising $21 million from seed and strategic rounds plus a recently completed community sale. This capital is being used to refine its rollup technology, expand cross-chain connectivity, and onboard users and developers into Bitcoin-based DeFi.

Participated · Equity · Apr 2024

Saakuru is an L2 protocol developer that targets consumers with a zero-transaction-fee model. The company provides a Saakuru developer kit designed to accelerate embedding complex digital products into Web3 within one day. Its product suite is centered on the Saakuru blockchain and aims to connect Web2 services to Web3. The offering emphasizes ease of developer integration and rapid time-to-market for digital products. Saakuru recently completed a strategic private fundraising round, reflecting early external investor interest in its technology and roadmap.

Participated · Equity · Jan 2023

Fuel Labs positions its technology as a new computation and development paradigm tailored for modular blockchains, branding itself as the fastest modular layer with strong security guarantees and adaptable bandwidth. The project currently offers the Fuel Wallet and an operational public testnet, encouraging users to interact with the network through detailed “from A to Z” testing guides. Community growth is a strategic priority: an ambassador program previously selected 10 participants, and the team signals that early contributors may be rewarded. While the company has not disclosed revenue or user counts, it highlights the significance of its testnet activity and community engagement on Discord and Twitter. Fuel Labs has secured more than $80 million in outside investment, underscoring substantial market confidence. The investor roster spans notable crypto funds, infrastructure projects, and DeFi platforms, including CoinFund, Blockchain Capital, MathWallet, TrustPad, Rarible, Boba Network, The Graph, THORChain, ParaSwap, and Celestia. The capital supports ongoing protocol development, ecosystem tooling, and preparations for mainnet launch.

Participated · Series A · Jan 2022

Metaversal is an NFT venture studio that builds and manages an NFT portfolio and backs companies working toward an open metaverse. It raised $50 million in a Series A funding round announced May 11, 2023. The studio has collected more than 750 NFTs to date and was the first institutional investor in ConstitutionDAO. Metaversal said it will use the funding to expand its NFT holdings and to invest in metaverse companies. The company plans to collaborate with NFT and platform partners including Dapper Labs and Rarible. CEO Yossi Hasson said the round brings some of the foremost blockchain and technology investors into its mission.