
MetaWeb Ventures
Description
MetaWeb Ventures is a global venture capital firm specializing in the burgeoning Web3 and blockchain ecosystem. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, the firm has established itself as a key investor in disruptive technologies across various sectors, including Web3, blockchain infrastructure, cryptocurrency, metaverse, GameFi, DeFi, and NFTs. Since its inception, MetaWeb Ventures has demonstrated a clear commitment to fostering innovation in the decentralized internet, aiming to identify and support early-stage projects with significant growth potential.
The firm officially launched a dedicated $30 million fund in March 2022, signaling its strong intent to deploy capital into promising startups. This fund enables MetaWeb Ventures to actively participate in both Seed and Series A funding rounds, providing crucial early-stage capital and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies. Their investment strategy is characterized by a focus on foundational technologies and applications that are poised to shape the future of the digital economy.
MetaWeb Ventures has rapidly built a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 30 companies to date. Notable investments include prominent projects such as Sei, Manta Network, and zkPass, illustrating their broad interest across different layers of the Web3 stack, from Layer 1 blockchains to privacy solutions and decentralized applications. The firm prides itself on its global outlook, leveraging its network and expertise to support founders worldwide, transcending geographical boundaries in its pursuit of cutting-edge decentralized solutions. Their approach combines financial backing with strategic insights, aiming to accelerate the development and adoption of next-generation internet technologies.
Investor Profile
MetaWeb Ventures has backed more than 26 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 0 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, United Kingdom, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Web3, Software.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (58%)
- Pre Seed (15%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Initial Coin Offering (4%)
- Private Equity (4%)
- Series B (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (58%)
- United Kingdom (12%)
- Singapore (8%)
- Bahamas (4%)
- Australia (4%)
- Norway (4%)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Hong Kong (4%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Web3
- Software
- Cryptocurrency
- Information Technology
- Developer Platform
- Information Services
- Financial Services
- Social Media
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
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