Led · Equity · Sep 2023

AnchorWatch develops Trident Vault, a protocol-native custody solution designed for commercial bitcoin holders and backed by regulated, high-quality insurance. Trident Vault integrates dispersed workflows for remote teams and introduces key holder seniority and time-locked spending conditions to enable on-chain compliance and governance. The product targets family trusts, funds and pensions, family and multifamily offices, bitcoin miners and mining pools, and advisors involved in estate and inheritance planning. AnchorWatch is led by cofounder and CEO Robert Hamilton. The company plans to use new funding to complete regulatory and capital requirements, deliver Trident Vault to customers, begin selling policies, and undergo security audits by credentialed firms. AnchorWatch intends these steps to further solidify Trident Vault as a custody solution for enterprise use.

Led · Seed · Jul 2023

Primal develops a suite of social apps that combine a Twitter-like interface with the open-source Nostr protocol, emphasizing censorship resistance, account ownership, and decentralization. Its product includes instant "zap" functionality to send small amounts of bitcoin between users and posts. The company is expanding beyond its web app into mobile apps to increase user choice within the Nostr ecosystem. Primal positions itself as the first venture-backed startup focused solely on bitcoin-infused Nostr applications. The broader Nostr protocol already claims over 30 million users, which Primal expects to leverage as it grows. Financially, Primal recently closed external funding to support product expansion into mobile and continued development of zap features.

Led · Series B · Sep 2022

Strike's core product is a commerce API built on the Bitcoin Lightning Network that integrates instant, global, cash-final payments into merchants, marketplaces, and financial institutions. Initial partners for the flagship API include Blackhawk, NCR, and Shopify, and the integration aims to eliminate legacy processing fees like interchange. The company also offers a consumer app (over two million downloads) that lets users send dollars worldwide instantly with no added fees and expands access to remittances and basic financial services. Strike says its payments are accessible to any consumer who can move money using the Lightning Network, including more than 70 million Cash App users. The company plans to release new product lines and API capabilities to enable large financial institutions and businesses to both receive and send payments using Strike's infrastructure. Strike will use recent capital to accelerate growth, expand existing partnerships, and launch new partnerships globally.

Participated · Seed · Apr 2022

IBEX Mercado provides Lightning Network-based payment and integration services that connect banks, businesses and financially excluded users to Bitcoin. Its core offerings are IBEX Pay for online and POS payments, IBEX Hub as Lightning-as-a-Service for partners, and the IBEX App for smaller merchants. The company was founded in 2018 and is led by CEO Jose Luis Lemus. IBEX Mercado plans to use new funding to invest in development and marketing to expand services to more banks and large enterprises across the Americas and Europe. Financially, the company completed a $4M Seed financing at a $20M valuation. The business operates from Guatemala City and focuses on making Lightning Network payments accessible to enterprises and merchants.

Led · Series A · Nov 2021

Swan Bitcoin offers a full-service platform for high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and families to buy, hold, and manage Bitcoin. Its core product combines concierge trading, U.S.-regulated custody through partners such as BitGo and Equity Trust, and collaborative self-custody via Swan Vault. The company serves more than 100,000 clients who have purchased over $7.5 billion worth of Bitcoin through the platform. In October 2025, Swan launched “Swan International,” extending these white-glove services to clients in numerous countries and pairing each client with a dedicated advisor for strategic guidance and multigenerational planning. Offerings also include Swan IRA accounts, tax-loss harvesting, inheritance strategies, and institutional-grade liquidity solutions. The business positions itself as a long-term, Bitcoin-only partner focused on security, education, and legacy planning. Fresh Series C capital will be used to enhance client experience, broaden global reach, and continue product development across its wealth and treasury solutions.