Participated · Equity · May 2025

Naoris Protocol provides a decentralized post-quantum infrastructure and a cybersecurity mesh architecture described as a Sub-Zero Layer that secures both Web3 and Web2 against traditional and quantum threats. The platform integrates with existing EVM chains, nodes, bridges, dApps, enterprise systems, and IoT devices without requiring hard forks, combining post-quantum cryptography, dPoSec consensus, and decentralized swarm AI. It operates beneath blockchain layers 0 to 3 as a Sub-Zero Layer. Led by CEO and founder David Carvalho and based in Wilmington, DE, the company launched in January 2025. Since launch it has processed over 64 million transactions and mitigated 341 million threats, and its network is empowered by the $NAORIS token. The company intends to use the new funding to expand operations and development efforts.

Participated · Equity · Oct 2020

KingSwap is a fully regulated DeFi project based in Singapore introducing a liquidity pool platform with fiat conversions. Its core product is a high-yield liquidity DEX positioned as an evolution of Uniswap, offering real-time price curve benefits, extensive staking rewards, and digital collectibles. The project has issued NFTs (including four sold-out 'Knight Token' mints) that grant owners loyalty rewards and access to upcoming $KING airdrops. KingSwap emphasizes a legal structure intended to address shortfalls in the DeFi space and has cited audited smart contracts. The founding team includes leaders from banking, finance, and crypto such as Dr. Anish Mohammed, Dunstan Teo, and Ho Chin Shin, and the project has added advisors including Dr. Christian Rio, Dr. Giampaolo Parigi, and Professor Alex Nascimento. KingSwap planned a public Uniswap launch on October 31, 2020 and has been hosting AMAs and a virtual launch party as part of its go-to-market activities.