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Chain Capital

Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai

Description

Chain Capital, established in 2015 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a prominent venture capital firm deeply entrenched in the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem. The firm distinguishes itself by not only providing capital but also offering comprehensive incubation, advisory, and financial services to its portfolio companies. With a strategic focus on early-stage projects, Chain Capital aims to identify and nurture innovative ventures across various segments of the Web3 landscape, including decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), GameFi, and core blockchain infrastructure.

The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term partnerships, often taking an active role in the development and market positioning of its investees. Chain Capital typically participates in seed and Series A funding rounds, providing initial checks that generally range from $500,000 to $5,000,000, depending on the project's stage and capital requirements. Their value proposition extends beyond mere funding, encompassing strategic guidance, access to their extensive industry network, and operational support, which are crucial for nascent blockchain projects navigating a rapidly evolving market.

Chain Capital boasts a diverse and extensive portfolio, having invested in over 100 projects globally since its inception. While based in China, the firm maintains a global outlook, backing promising teams and technologies from various regions. Their reported assets under management (AUM) exceed $100 million, underscoring their significant financial capacity and commitment to the blockchain sector. This substantial capital base, combined with their deep industry expertise, positions Chain Capital as a key player in driving innovation and adoption within the decentralized economy.

Investor Profile

Chain Capital has backed more than 25 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 16% of its total and boasts 0 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 Singapore, United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Information Technology.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (60%)
  • Series Unknown (20%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (12%)
  • Angel (4%)
  • Series A (4%)

Country Focus

  • Singapore (32%)
  • United States (16%)
  • Canada (12%)
  • Switzerland (4%)
  • Nigeria (4%)
  • Spain (4%)
  • China (4%)
  • Taiwan (4%)
  • Ireland (4%)
  • Vietnam (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Information Technology
  • Web3
  • Fintech
  • Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Cloud Computing
  • Decentralized Finance (Defi)
  • Finance
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Chain Capital frequently co-invest with?

ODIG
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
LD Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 4
SNZ Holding
North America, New York, United States, Ronkonkoma
Co-Investments: 5
Fundamental Labs
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
ZBS CAPITAL
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 3
Waterdrip Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 6
AU21 Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 8
FBG Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
Digital Finance Group (DFG)
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
Gate.io
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, George Town
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Chain Capital often collaborate with?

RA
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
AB
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 1
AS
Europe, Varna, Bulgaria, Varna
Shared Deals: 2
Ganesh Kompella
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
SR
Europe, Monaco
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, Wyoming, United States, Cheyenne
Shared Deals: 2
JB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Chain Capital?

Fireverse

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Fireverse is an AI-powered musical and Web-3 platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)MusicWeb3
Series AFeb 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,500,000

AiGO Network is a decentralized platform that provides real-time, verified GPS and geo-location data for mobility solutions.

GPSLocation Based ServicesNavigation
SeedOct 16, 2024
Swan Chain

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Swan Chain develops a storage and computing infrastructure layer for Web3.

BlockchainCloud ComputingCryptocurrencyInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureWeb3
SeedJul 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
U2U Network

Hanoi, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam

U2U Network is a next-generation blockchain system built for scalability and real-world applications.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
SeedJun 26, 2024
Fantagoal

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Fantagoal is a Web3 soccer fantasy game platform

GamingWeb3
SeedMay 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000

Low latency & high throughput Subnet Technology perfect fit for DePIN

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTech
SeedJul 1, 2023
Swan Chain

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Swan Chain develops a storage and computing infrastructure layer for Web3.

BlockchainCloud ComputingCryptocurrencyInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureWeb3
SeedJan 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Wicrypt

Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria

Wicrypt is a dynamic organization that consistently allows its users to get paid by sharing their Wi-Fi.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyInformation TechnologyInternetWireless
SeedNov 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
XCarnival

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

XCarnival operates as a crypto influencer.

CryptocurrencyFinancial Services
SeedJun 10, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
NFTify

Panama, New York, United States

The one-stop NFT platform to turn your creative ideas into a full blown NFT marketplace.Create your own NFT marketplace today for FREE.

BlockchainCryptocurrency
SeedMay 4, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,100,000