
Chain Capital
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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