Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Blockchain (& Cryptos) |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $10,000 - $500,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $200,000 |
Whale.One is an investment fund specializing in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector. They focus on investing in a variety of assets and projects within this industry, including but not limited to Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, interoperability solutions, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and holding Bitcoin as a core asset. The fund allocates their investments with a strategy that involves 50% of the portfolio in long-term holdings such as Bitcoin, stablecoins, NFTs, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), while the other 50% is actively invested in DeFi activities, including staking, liquidity provision (LPs), and new protocol launches. They seek to partner with teams that align with their values and vision for the future of crypto. Whale.One caters to early-stage companies, providing financial backing to enterprises in their pre-seed and seed phases, with a minimum investment size of $10,000, a 'sweet spot' or preferred investment size of $200,000, and a maximum investment capacity of $500,000. The fund operates with a clear commitment to the crypto-native space and on-chain investment philosophy, indicating a preference for projects that are deeply integrated with the blockchain technology itself. Whale.One is managed by a team of experts, including roles such as a fund manager and analyst, with a presence in locations like Dubai and Geneva. Their investment thesis is grounded in the potential transformative impact of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and the opportunities that arise from these advancements.