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Momentum 6

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Momentum 6 (M6) is a San Francisco-based venture builder and marketing agency deeply embedded in the Web3 and blockchain ecosystem. Established in 2018, M6 distinguishes itself from traditional venture capital firms by offering a comprehensive suite of services alongside capital investment. Their core mission is to "architect momentum" for nascent and growing crypto projects, providing strategic guidance, marketing expertise, and community building support. This integrated approach aims to accelerate the adoption and success of their portfolio companies.

M6's investment strategy primarily targets early-stage Web3 projects, including those in DeFi, NFTs, blockchain infrastructure, gaming, and the metaverse. They actively participate in pre-seed, seed, and strategic funding rounds, often collaborating with other prominent crypto-native investors. Their value proposition extends beyond mere capital injection, leveraging their extensive network and operational capabilities to help projects navigate the complex Web3 landscape. The firm's hands-on involvement is a key differentiator, as they work closely with founders on go-to-market strategies, tokenomics, and community engagement.

With a robust portfolio exceeding 100 investments according to Crunchbase, Momentum 6 has established itself as a prolific early-stage backer in the Web3 space. Their team, comprising over 50 professionals on LinkedIn, brings diverse expertise in marketing, technology, and venture capital. While specific check sizes can vary based on the project's stage and needs, M6 typically deploys initial capital ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000. This range reflects their participation in early-stage rounds where they often contribute not just funds but also significant operational support, making them a strategic partner for emerging blockchain ventures.

Investor Profile

Momentum 6 has backed more than 114 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 1 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, Singapore, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Gaming.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (76%)
  • Pre Seed (11%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (3%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (24%)
  • Singapore (18%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)
  • Switzerland (4%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • India (4%)
  • United Arab Emirates (4%)
  • Hong Kong (3%)
  • Australia (2%)
  • Lithuania (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Gaming
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Web3
  • Fintech
  • Software
  • Metaverse
  • Finance
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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 Momentum 6 frequently co-invest with?

Spark Digital Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 10
Co-Investments: 13
GBV Capital
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 11
LD Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 17
Exnetwork Capital
Asia, Manila, Philippines, Manila
Co-Investments: 12
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 11
AU21 Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 22
Morningstar Ventures
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 10
Basics Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 10
X21 Digital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 18

Which angels does Momentum 6 often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 3
Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 3
BD
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 2
VP
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 2
Alex Becker
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 2
ET
North America, Florida, United States, Brooksville
Shared Deals: 2
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Shashwat Gupta
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 2
RM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Momentum 6?

Rivalz Network is an AI-Driven DePIN RollApp.

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

San Francisco, California, United States

RiskLayer is an economic security middleware for DeFi.

Pre SeedJul 25, 2024
E Money Network

Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland

E Money Network is a modular Real-World Asset (RWA) blockchain technology designed with compliance at its core.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
Series UnknownMay 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
NodeOps

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

NodeOps offers AI-enabled infrastructure to Node Operators, speeding Web3 protocol development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyWeb3
SeedMay 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Gamic

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Imagine Discord, but for Web3. Gamic merges all the Web3 tools online communities use into a single, robust user-friendly platform.

BlockchainGamingSoftwareWeb3
SeedMay 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Shadow War

Seattle, Washington, United States

Shadow War is a developer of next-generation hybrid action games for both competitive and casual players.

Casual GamesOnline Games
Series AMay 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000

Creator.Bid allows content creators to create AI-driven digital assets to monetize their content.

BlockchainInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedApr 25, 2024
Tevaera

Orlando, Florida, United States

Tevaera enhances multi-genre game launch and play using zkStack-based L3 gaming chain, offering multiplayer features and UX-focused apps.

AppsGamingVideo Games
SeedApr 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Inference Labs

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Inference Labs is advancing the use of zero-knowledge cryptography to guarantee the computational integrity of off-chain AI models.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainMachine LearningWeb3
SeedApr 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
Avalon

Orlando, Florida, United States

Avalon is an Orlando, Florida-based platform to create games and virtual experiences.

GamingVirtual Reality
Series UnknownApr 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000