Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Aerospace (& Defense) |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States • Singapore • Hong Kong |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Crypto.com Capital is the venture arm of the Crypto.com ecosystem, specializing in accelerating the growth of early-stage Web3 companies with a focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency startups, as well as those in aerospace and defense sectors. Holding an impressive investment budget of US$500 million, Crypto.com Capital strategically leads early-stage token and equity rounds, typically investing between US$100,000 and US$5,000,000 per start-up, with a sweet spot of around US$1,500,000 for selected projects. With a mission driven by a 'founders first' philosophy, the fund prioritizes the business and growth of the startups it invests in, providing multifaceted support treatments. Crypto.com Capital's support includes leveraging their institutional network, offering liquidity, sharing operating expertise, and unlocking access to a global user base. The fund is steered by Bobby Bao, a Co-Founder of Crypto.com and the Managing Director of Crypto.com Capital, ensuring that the affiliates benefit from his experienced leadership and that the investments align with the futuristic vision of Web3 development. Further championing long-term relationships, Crypto.com Capital establishes itself as a reputable lead investor with a focus on driving the advancement of the crypto category hand-in-hand with the founders. Their investment strategy extends to building long-term partnerships across different chains and sectors that contribute to the development of the Web3 ecosystem. The firm takes pride in their consistent track record of supporting category leaders and their potential for high impact within the various Web3 ecosystems, which includes segments like infrastructure, DeFi, gaming, and NFTs. Crypto.com Capital positions itself prominently in the market by not only providing capital but also positioning their portfolio companies for priority launch on the world's fastest-growing crypto platform, promising a robust trajectory for the ambitious startups that they team up with. The firm continues to invite dedicated founders to reach out and collaborate to further their reach and speed up their growth within the competitive landscape of digital innovation.