
BlockTower Capital
Description
BlockTower Capital is a prominent digital asset investment firm based in Miami, Florida, established in 2017. The firm distinguishes itself through a multi-strategy approach to the burgeoning crypto and blockchain ecosystem, encompassing venture capital, liquid trading strategies, and credit solutions. This diverse operational model allows BlockTower to engage with the digital asset market across various stages of development and liquidity profiles, from early-stage protocol development to mature, liquid assets.
As a significant player in the crypto venture capital landscape, BlockTower Capital actively invests in foundational blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3 applications, and other innovative digital asset projects. Their venture arm focuses on identifying and supporting promising teams and technologies that are shaping the future of the decentralized web. The firm has notably participated in funding rounds for several high-profile projects, including StarkWare, Aptos, LayerZero, and Polygon, demonstrating their commitment to backing impactful innovations within the space.
In June 2022, BlockTower Capital successfully raised a dedicated $150 million venture fund, underscoring its continued confidence and strategic focus on early-stage and growth-stage investments in the blockchain sector. This substantial capital pool enables them to provide significant financial backing to their portfolio companies, often participating in multi-million dollar funding rounds. Their investment philosophy combines deep technical understanding with a comprehensive market perspective, aiming to generate superior returns by navigating the complexities and opportunities inherent in the digital asset class. BlockTower's long-term vision and active engagement with its portfolio companies position it as a key enabler of innovation in the global blockchain economy.
Investor Profile
BlockTower Capital has backed more than 53 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Initial Coin Offering rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (43%)
- Series Unknown (19%)
- Initial Coin Offering (17%)
- Series A (11%)
- Series B (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Corporate Round (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (58%)
- Singapore (8%)
- United Kingdom (8%)
- Canada (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- France (4%)
- Australia (4%)
- Philippines (2%)
- Puerto Rico (2%)
- Germany (2%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Software
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Web3
- Internet
- Lending
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