
MV Global
Description
Master Ventures, often identified by its "buildwithmv" presence, operates as a dedicated blockchain-focused venture studio and incubator. Unlike traditional venture capital firms that primarily provide capital, Master Ventures distinguishes itself through a hands-on approach, actively participating in the development and scaling of its portfolio companies. The firm's core mission revolves around identifying and nurturing early-stage blockchain projects, offering a comprehensive suite of support that extends beyond mere financial investment to include strategic guidance, operational assistance, and access to a robust industry network.
The venture studio model employed by Master Ventures emphasizes deep engagement with founders, effectively acting as a co-builder for emerging blockchain technologies. This involves providing critical resources such as technical development support, marketing and community building expertise, and legal and regulatory guidance. Their focus spans various segments within the decentralized ecosystem, including decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain infrastructure, and Web3 gaming. This broad yet specialized focus allows them to contribute to diverse innovations within the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape.
Master Ventures also runs the Master Ventures Accelerator (MVA), a program designed to further accelerate the growth of promising blockchain startups. Through this accelerator, companies receive intensive mentorship and structured support aimed at refining their product, business model, and go-to-market strategy. As of early 2024, Master Ventures has reportedly made 12 investments into various blockchain projects, showcasing their active participation in the space. Their commitment to fostering long-term value creation within the blockchain ecosystem underscores their role as a significant player in the Web3 venture landscape, with their portfolio reflecting a strategic selection of projects poised for substantial impact. They have also achieved 1 exit from their investments, demonstrating some success in their venture building efforts.
Investor Profile
MV Global has backed more than 64 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 2% 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, Singapore, Hong Kong.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Gaming.
Stage Focus
- Seed (73%)
- Initial Coin Offering (13%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Undisclosed (5%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series A (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (25%)
- Singapore (9%)
- Hong Kong (8%)
- Switzerland (8%)
- Estonia (6%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- South Korea (3%)
- Spain (3%)
- Israel (3%)
- United Arab Emirates (3%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Gaming
- Information Technology
- Fintech
- Web3
- Metaverse
- Software
- Financial Services
- Finance
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