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Folius Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

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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FAQ

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

Who does Folius Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Amber Group
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 6
Mirana
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 10
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 6
6th Man Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 7
Sfermion
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 6
Framework Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 6
Dragonfly
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 8
Mask Network
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 6
The Spartan Group
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 9

Which angels does Folius Ventures often collaborate with?

Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 4
ZC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 3
Liang Xinjun
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Shared Deals: 2
Tekin Salimi
North America, New Providence, Bahamas, Nassau
Shared Deals: 2
SR
Europe, Monaco
Shared Deals: 5
AM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
DP
North America, Florida, United States, Ocala
Shared Deals: 1
AR
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
SR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Folius Ventures?

ARAI is a framework designed for the integration of artificial intelligence within the gaming industry.

GamificationGamingWeb3
SeedMay 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
GOAT Gaming

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

GOAT Gaming is the developer of a gaming platform that provides players with access to a wide range of games and competition opportunities.

Digital EntertainmentOnline GamesSoftware
Series UnknownFeb 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Mighty Bear Games

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Mighty Bear is a Singapore-based studio building the next generation of massively multiplayer online mobile games.

Online GamesSportsVideo Games
Series UnknownFeb 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
FUNX

Xuhui, Shanghai, China

FUNX is an entertainment gaming platform of virtual reality technology.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentVirtual Reality
SeedJan 23, 2025
ShareX

Brandon, Vermont, United States

ShareX is an open source program that lets you take screenshots or screencasts.

Software
Pre SeedJan 23, 2025

Aria is a role-playing game in which players can freely traverse an open world while experiencing the thrill of epic quests and combat.

GamingOnline GamesVideo Games
SeedJan 22, 2025

Up Network develops intelligent solutions for the management of decentralized physical systems.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)Intelligent SystemsWeb3
Pre SeedJan 21, 2025

Oshi is an open animation platform that unites creators and fans to forge global anime hits within a blockchain-powered ecosystem.

AnimationBlockchainCryptocurrency
SeedJan 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,500,000
Drift

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Drift brings on-chain, cross-margined perpetual futures to Solana.

BlockchainInternet
Series BSep 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Huma Finance

San Francisco, California, United States

The First PayFi Network. Huma powers financing of global payments, with instant access to liquidity anywhere, anytime.

BlockchainCreditFinanceLending
Series UnknownSep 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000