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Magnus Capital

Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam

Description

Magnus Capital is a dedicated crypto asset fund and venture capital firm strategically located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The firm positions itself as an early-stage investor, primarily backing innovative blockchain projects and digital assets that aim to shape the future of the decentralized web. Their investment thesis is centered on identifying foundational technologies and disruptive applications within the rapidly evolving Web3 ecosystem.

As active investors, Magnus Capital extends beyond merely providing capital, offering comprehensive support to its portfolio companies. This includes strategic guidance, technical assistance, and leveraging their extensive network within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space to foster growth and collaboration. Their investment interests are notably broad, spanning critical sectors such as decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain gaming, and core infrastructure projects that underpin the digital economy.

Magnus Capital boasts a robust portfolio, having invested in over 40 distinct projects since its inception. This impressive roster includes early-stage participation in some of the most prominent and successful ventures in the crypto industry, such as Aave, Chainlink, Polygon, The Sandbox, and Axie Infinity. Their ability to identify and support such high-impact projects demonstrates a keen understanding of market trends and technological potential within the blockchain domain.

For early-stage investments, Magnus Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $100,000 to $2,000,000. This range allows them to take meaningful positions in promising startups while aligning with the capital needs of nascent blockchain ventures. Their commitment to being a value-add partner, combined with their strategic investment focus, positions Magnus Capital as a significant player in the global crypto venture capital landscape.

Investor Profile

Magnus Capital has backed more than 61 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Initial Coin Offering, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Gaming.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (79%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (10%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Series A (3%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Angel (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (20%)
  • United Kingdom (10%)
  • India (10%)
  • Singapore (10%)
  • United Arab Emirates (7%)
  • Estonia (7%)
  • Spain (5%)
  • Vietnam (5%)
  • Bulgaria (3%)
  • Panama (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Gaming
  • Financial Services
  • Metaverse
  • Information Technology
  • Fintech
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Web3
  • 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 Magnus Capital frequently co-invest with?

Co-Investments: 7
Co-Investments: 10
Exnetwork Capital
Asia, Manila, Philippines, Manila
Co-Investments: 10
Moonrock Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 6
ZBS CAPITAL
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 18
MV
North America, West Virginia, United States, London
Co-Investments: 9
AU21 Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 26
Basics Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 11
X21 Digital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 31
DAO Maker
Europe, Cumbria, United Kingdom, Belle Vue
Co-Investments: 8

Which angels does Magnus Capital often collaborate with?

Gabby Dizon
Asia, Rizal, Philippines, Pasig
Shared Deals: 1
TM
Europe, Berlin, Germany
Shared Deals: 1
PP
Asia, Krung Thep, Thailand, Bangkok
Shared Deals: 1
Heslin Kim
Asia, South Korea
Shared Deals: 2
Carl Runefelt
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Shared Deals: 2
Alex Alexandrov
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 1
WO
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Sung Hong
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seocho
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
RN
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Magnus Capital?

Spicenet

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Spicenet is a hyper-fast L2 app-rollup designed for ultra-fast, reliable trading and seamless transaction processing.

BlockchainFinancial ServicesSupply Chain Management
SeedDec 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
GenLayer

Lewes, Delaware, United States

GenLayer is a platform that focuses on intelligent contracts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainInformation Technology
SeedAug 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
YeagerAI

New York, New York, United States

YeagerAI is a pioneering AI research lab focused on developing technology that promotes sovereignty, transparency, and decentralization.

Generative AIInformation TechnologyMarketplace
SeedAug 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,500,000

Rivalz Network is an AI-Driven DePIN RollApp.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SeedAug 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Obscuro Labs

London, England, United Kingdom

Obscuro Labs develops the open-source platform, TEN. TEN is a Layer 2 rollup that hyper-scales and encrypts Ethereum.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum
SeedMar 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,000,000

An AI-Driven DePIN RollApp

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SeedMar 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,000,000

IntentX is a decentralized derivatives trading platform that provides intent-based access to decentralized exchanges to traders.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Trading Platform
SeedNov 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
TapiocaDAO

Chicago, Illinois, United States

TapiocaDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on the development of full-link decentralized financial (DeFi) products.

Blockchain
SeedJun 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Thetanuts Finance

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Thetanuts Finance is a multi chain structured products protocol with automated strategies to generate income.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series AApr 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Obscuro Labs

London, England, United Kingdom

Obscuro Labs develops the open-source platform, TEN. TEN is a Layer 2 rollup that hyper-scales and encrypts Ethereum.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum
SeedNov 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,500,000