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Cogitent Ventures

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Cogitent Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2021, dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies. The firm positions itself at the forefront of innovation, primarily targeting pre-seed to Series A rounds. With a keen eye on emerging technological paradigms, Cogitent Ventures has built a reputation for its strategic investments across a diverse range of sectors, including Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Web3, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Fintech, Deep Tech, Health Tech, and the Future of Work.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to supporting foundational technologies and disruptive business models. Cogitent Ventures typically deploys first cheques ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000, indicating a focus on providing crucial early capital to promising startups. Their portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on the decentralized web, with numerous investments in prominent blockchain infrastructure projects and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This includes backing projects that are shaping the future of digital ownership, secure transactions, and scalable network solutions.

As of early 2024, Cogitent Ventures has amassed an impressive portfolio of over 65 investments, showcasing their active participation in the global tech ecosystem. Beyond capital injection, the firm emphasizes its role as a strategic partner, offering founders access to a robust network, operational guidance, and expertise in navigating the complexities of early-stage growth. Their approach aims to foster long-term relationships and provide comprehensive support to help their portfolio companies achieve significant milestones and market traction.

Investor Profile

Cogitent Ventures has backed more than 90 startups, with 13 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (71%)
  • Pre Seed (18%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Series A (3%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (31%)
  • Singapore (13%)
  • United Kingdom (9%)
  • Hong Kong (4%)
  • United Arab Emirates (4%)
  • Switzerland (3%)
  • Portugal (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Cayman Islands (1%)
  • Panama (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Web3
  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Bitcoin
  • Financial Services
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Gaming
  • Fintech
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Cogitent Ventures frequently co-invest with?

NGC Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 7
Moonrock Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 7
MH Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 17
Faculty Group
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 6
NewTribe Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 7
Co-Investments: 6
BB
North America, Florida, United States, Weston
Co-Investments: 16
Token Metrics
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 7
W
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Cypher Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 8

Which angels does Cogitent Ventures often collaborate with?

Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 3
CK
Asia, Krung Thep, Thailand, Bangkok
Shared Deals: 2
MB
Asia, Taiwan
Shared Deals: 2
PT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 6
Ash Crypto
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 3
TY
North America, Hawaii, United States
Shared Deals: 2
Roy Bhasin
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Shared Deals: 2
AY
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 3
Shared Deals: 2
Loi Luu
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Cogitent Ventures?

Gaia

Berkeley, California, United States

Decentralizing AI Inferencing. Building a distributed and incentivized GenAI Agent Network.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainInformation TechnologyInternet
Series AJul 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000

Zypher Network a decentralized trust infrastructure provider for autonomous AI agents.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Series UnknownJul 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Metafide

Miami, Florida, United States

Metafide offers AI-driven predictive games and trading execution.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Asset ManagementDecentralized Finance (DeFi)FinanceFinTechGamificationGamingMachine LearningSoftwareTrading Platform
SeedJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,275,000
Capx

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Capx's mission is to accelerate the flow of capital through the private markets, thereby enhancing global capital allocation.

FinanceFinancial Services
SeedMar 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,140,000

Badchain is a satirical layer-2 blockchain network on Solana.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
SeedFeb 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Novastro

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Novastro is the pioneering Layer 2 RWA chain.

InfrastructureWeb3
SeedJan 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Fraction AI

San Francisco, California, United States

A fraction AI is a decentralized platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Software
Pre SeedDec 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Soarchain

Los Angeles, California, United States

Soarchain provides a platform for developers to build customized smart contracts and dApps for mobility industry.

AppsAutomotiveBlockchainInformation TechnologySmart ContractsSoftware
Series UnknownDec 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Pell Network

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Pell Network is a well-thought-out multi-layered restaking network with a closed-loop business logic chain.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrency
Pre SeedOct 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Mind Network

London, England, United Kingdom

Mind Network operates fully homomorphic encryption for AI and PoS networks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Web3
SeedSep 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000