
Arcanum Capital
Description
Arcanum Capital is a Bermuda-based venture capital firm with a specialized focus on the rapidly evolving decentralized technology sector. The firm primarily targets growth-driven investments in Web3, blockchain, and crypto protocols, aiming to support the foundational infrastructure and innovative applications shaping the future of the internet. Their investment thesis centers on identifying projects with robust technical frameworks, compelling use cases, and the potential for significant impact and adoption within the decentralized ecosystem.
The firm typically engages with early-stage projects, often participating in seed and Series A funding rounds. Arcanum Capital's approach extends beyond mere capital injection; they actively seek to provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, and extensive network access to their portfolio companies. They are particularly interested in ventures building critical blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, non-fungible token (NFT) platforms, metaverse applications, and other emerging areas that leverage distributed ledger technology.
While specific investment amounts are not always publicly disclosed for every deal, Arcanum Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from an estimated $250,000 to $2,000,000 for their first investments. This range reflects their commitment to supporting promising early-stage ventures that require significant capital to scale their operations and develop their protocols. As of recent data, Arcanum Capital has built a diverse portfolio with investments in over 30 distinct projects, demonstrating their active participation in the Web3 landscape. Their strategic location in Bermuda also positions them within a jurisdiction that is increasingly supportive of digital asset innovation.
Investor Profile
Arcanum Capital has backed more than 26 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Initial Coin Offering rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Information Technology, Cryptocurrency.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (65%)
- Pre Seed (15%)
- Initial Coin Offering (8%)
- Corporate Round (4%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Angel (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (31%)
- India (19%)
- Singapore (19%)
- Gibraltar (4%)
- France (4%)
- Cayman Islands (4%)
- United Arab Emirates (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Nigeria (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Information Technology
- Cryptocurrency
- Financial Services
- Finance
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
- Mobile Apps
- Web3
- Marketplace
- Communities
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