
Amber Group
Description
Amber Group, headquartered in Singapore, is a prominent global crypto finance service provider that has expanded its reach into venture capital through its dedicated investment arm, Amber Capital. While primarily known for its core services like liquidity provision, trading, and asset management, the firm actively leverages its deep market insights and financial strength to back promising startups in the burgeoning Web3 and digital asset ecosystem. This strategic move allows Amber Group to not only diversify its portfolio but also to foster innovation and growth within the industry it serves.
Amber Capital focuses on early-stage projects, typically participating in seed and Series A funding rounds. Their investment mandate spans a wide array of crypto-native sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain infrastructure, gaming, and other Web3 applications. As of early 2022, Amber Group had already made over 100 investments in various crypto and Web3 projects, demonstrating a robust and active deployment strategy. The typical first check sizes for Amber Capital range from $1 million to $5 million, indicating a preference for significant early-stage commitments that can help accelerate the development of nascent ventures.
The firm's investment philosophy is rooted in identifying projects with strong technical foundations, innovative use cases, and experienced teams that align with the long-term vision of a decentralized future. Beyond capital, Amber Group often provides portfolio companies with strategic guidance, access to its extensive network, and operational support, leveraging its expertise as a major player in the crypto space. This comprehensive approach underscores Amber Group's commitment to building a sustainable and thriving digital asset economy, positioning itself as a key enabler for the next generation of blockchain-powered enterprises.
Investor Profile
Amber Group has backed more than 89 startups, with 38 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 16% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Hong Kong.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3.
- Led 7 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (48%)
- Series A (16%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Series B (6%)
- Initial Coin Offering (4%)
- Angel (1%)
- Series C (1%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (43%)
- Singapore (15%)
- Hong Kong (8%)
- Spain (3%)
- Cayman Islands (2%)
- Canada (2%)
- Switzerland (1%)
- Poland (1%)
- Bahamas (1%)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis (1%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Web3
- Information Technology
- Software
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Gaming
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