Folius Ventures
Description
Folius Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York, specializing in the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem. The firm distinguishes itself through a hands-on approach, combining deep research with active participation in the projects it backs. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting foundational technologies and innovative applications that contribute to the growth and maturation of the decentralized web. Folius Ventures is recognized for its commitment to fostering long-term relationships with founders, aiming to be more than just a capital provider but a strategic partner in navigating the complexities of the Web3 landscape.
The firm's investment mandate spans a broad spectrum of the Web3 space, including decentralized finance (DeFi), GameFi, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), core infrastructure, and Layer 1/2 solutions. Folius Ventures has demonstrated significant capital deployment capabilities, notably with the successful close of its second fund, Folius Ventures Fund II, which secured $100 million in commitments. This substantial capital base allows the firm to make meaningful early-stage investments, typically ranging from pre-seed to Series A rounds, providing crucial support to nascent projects.
With a prolific investment pace, Folius Ventures has rapidly built a diverse portfolio, having made over 100 investments across various Web3 verticals. This extensive portfolio underscores their broad reach and commitment to exploring diverse opportunities within the decentralized economy. The firm's strategy emphasizes identifying projects with strong technical foundations, innovative use cases, and dedicated teams, reflecting their belief in the transformative potential of blockchain technology. By actively engaging with their portfolio companies, Folius Ventures aims to accelerate their development and market adoption, thereby contributing to the popularization and construction of the broader Web3 ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Folius Ventures has backed more than 62 startups, with 14 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Software, Cryptocurrency.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (58%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series A (11%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Series B (6%)
- Initial Coin Offering (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (34%)
- Singapore (19%)
- India (5%)
- Australia (5%)
- Hong Kong (5%)
- Vietnam (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- Norway (2%)
- Japan (2%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Software
- Cryptocurrency
- Web3
- Gaming
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Video Games
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