Magnus Capital
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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