BitScale Capital
Description
BitScale Capital is a prominent Web3 Venture Capital fund headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, a well-known hub for blockchain innovation. The firm positions itself as an early-stage investor, primarily targeting disruptive technologies at the confluence of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse. Their investment philosophy is rooted in identifying and supporting foundational infrastructure, Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and blockchain gaming projects that demonstrate significant potential for long-term impact and adoption.
The firm has built a notable portfolio, featuring high-profile projects such as Sei, Celestia, Manta Network, Scroll, and ZetaChain. These investments underscore BitScale Capital's strategic focus on robust, scalable, and innovative blockchain ecosystems. For instance, their participation in projects like Celestia, which raised a total of $55 million, highlights their involvement in substantial early-stage rounds within the Web3 space. BitScale Capital typically engages in seed and early Series A funding rounds, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and network access to their portfolio companies.
BitScale Capital's typical first check size for early-stage investments generally ranges from $250,000 to $3,000,000. This range reflects their commitment to taking meaningful positions in promising ventures. As per available data, the firm has invested in at least 12 distinct companies, solidifying its presence as an active participant in the global Web3 investment landscape. Their approach emphasizes building long-term partnerships with founders, aiming to foster the growth and success of the next generation of decentralized applications and infrastructure.
Investor Profile
BitScale Capital has backed more than 33 startups, with 13 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Web3, Cryptocurrency.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (73%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Pre Seed (9%)
- Series A (3%)
- Initial Coin Offering (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (27%)
- Switzerland (6%)
- United Arab Emirates (6%)
- Canada (6%)
- Singapore (6%)
- Philippines (3%)
- Seychelles (3%)
- India (3%)
- Nigeria (3%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Web3
- Cryptocurrency
- Software
- Gaming
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
- Online Games
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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