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32bit Ventures

North America, Ohio, United States, Delaware

Description

32bit Ventures is a Delaware-based early-stage venture capital firm with a specialized focus on the rapidly evolving blockchain gaming, Web3, and metaverse sectors. The firm has established itself as a discerning investor, adept at identifying and supporting foundational companies that are shaping the future of decentralized digital experiences. Their investment strategy centers on providing crucial early capital to promising startups, frequently participating in seed rounds alongside other prominent venture capital firms.

Over time, 32bit Ventures has cultivated an impressive portfolio, featuring some of the most recognized and impactful names within the blockchain ecosystem. A notable example of their early foresight is their investment in Yuga Labs, the creators of the iconic Bored Ape Yacht Club, which famously secured a $450 million seed round. This investment underscores 32bit Ventures' ability to back projects that achieve significant valuations and widespread adoption. Another key investment highlighting their commitment to the metaverse space is their participation in the $20 million seed round for Star Atlas, a highly anticipated immersive gaming project.

While 32bit Ventures does not publicly disclose its specific check sizes, their consistent involvement in substantial seed rounds for high-profile projects suggests a capacity to deploy meaningful capital. Given the typical investment patterns for specialized early-stage Web3 venture capital firms and the scale of the rounds they participate in, their initial checks likely range from several hundred thousand dollars to over a million. This strategic positioning allows 32bit Ventures to serve as a vital financial partner for ambitious development teams aiming to innovate and expand the boundaries of the decentralized gaming and metaverse industries.

Investor Profile

32bit Ventures has backed more than 20 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Finland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Gaming, Blockchain, Web3.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (75%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Series A (5%)
  • Undisclosed (5%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (40%)
  • United Kingdom (10%)
  • Finland (10%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • Australia (5%)
  • Brazil (5%)
  • Cayman Islands (5%)
  • Sweden (5%)
  • Hong Kong (5%)
  • South Korea (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Gaming
  • Blockchain
  • Web3
  • Video Games
  • Online Games
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Big Data
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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 32bit Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Arca
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 4
BreederDAO
Asia, Benguet, Philippines, Philippine
Co-Investments: 3
Sfermion
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 4
Liquid X Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
Framework Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Builder Capital
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 3
Co-Investments: 3
BB
North America, Florida, United States, Weston
Co-Investments: 4
FF
North America, Delaware, United States, Wilmington
Co-Investments: 3
The Spartan Group
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does 32bit Ventures often collaborate with?

D.
North America, Delaware, United States, Delaware City
Shared Deals: 2
JM
North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis
Shared Deals: 2
David Choi
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
CM
Europe, Bucuresti, Romania, Bucharest
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by 32bit Ventures?

Planetarium

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Planetarium is a company that wants to return the sovereignty of online games to users through blockchain technology.

BlockchainGamingMMO Games
Series UnknownMar 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Hyve Labs

Austin, Texas, United States

Hyve Labs is about creating a comprehensive social gaming experience.

BlockchainGamingOnline GamesWeb3
Pre SeedJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,750,000
Party Icons

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Party Icons is a web3 mobile gaming platform that offers a range of online games.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentWeb3
SeedOct 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Black Block

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

International game development studio with offices in Helsinki, Finland. Black Block is building The Sprawl, a blockchain-enabled MMO.

UndisclosedSep 13, 2024
Moku

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Moku is a web3 gaming platform that enables players connects to gaming guilds, NFT casting pages, game strategy communities, and more.

BlockchainGamingWeb3
SeedSep 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,350,000

Aria is a role-playing game in which players can freely traverse an open world while experiencing the thrill of epic quests and combat.

GamingOnline GamesVideo Games
SeedMay 23, 2024
Holograph

Los Angeles, California, United States

Holograph enables NFTs to survive and bridge between blockchains while maintaining total data integrity.

BlockchainSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownApr 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Uncharted

Los Angeles, California, United States

Uncharted is a cryptocurrency-based gaming platform helps game developers and companies.

CryptocurrencyGaming
SeedApr 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Today

Portland, Oregon, United States

Today is a Web3 social simulation game, offering interactions with GenAI backed NPCs, and no-code tools for virtual world development.

SeedApr 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
BlockGames

London, England, United Kingdom

BlockGames delivers a cross-game and decentralized player network driven by Universal Player Profiles.

Casual GamesGamingOnline Games
SeedApr 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000