Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Blockchain (& Cryptos) |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Nural Capital is a digital assets investment platform with a focus on the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector. Based in New York, Hong Kong, and Puerto Rico, it was founded in 2021 to facilitate access to the Web3 revolution. As a firm that is female-run and minority-owned, Nural Capital emphasizes community building by educating investors and sharing deal flow. Their investment strategy includes participation in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds, with a minimum investment of $100,000, a maximum of $5,000,000, and a sweet spot of $1,500,000 for investments. Nural’s team consists of first-generation crypto managers with extensive experience in finance. Managing Partner Rabia Iqbal, who has been investing in crypto since 2017, possesses a strong background in traditional finance, having worked with Mubadala Capital, Coatue Management, and Morgan Stanley. Jehan Chu, the General Partner, began investing in cryptocurrency in 2013 and has invested in more than 200 projects. He is also deeply involved in blockchain communities and non-profits. General Partner Tony Gravanis, with 20 years of experience in asset management and various senior roles, handles principal investments at Kenetic alongside co-managing the portfolio. Nural prides itself on providing exceptional access to top blockchain fund managers and investments, with a geographically diverse and sector-agnostic approach to capitalize on the potential of blockchain technology. They argue that this approach, coupled with their dedication to educating LPs, partners, and communities, positions them to navigate the volatility typical of nascent asset classes like blockchain. Their ethos is grounded in the transformative power of Web3 for fostering community and financial independence globally.