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BH Digital

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

BH Digital is the dedicated digital asset arm of Brevan Howard, a prominent global macro hedge fund based in London. Launched in 2021, BH Digital was established to provide institutional investors with access to a diverse array of compelling opportunities within the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem. Leveraging Brevan Howard's deep expertise in financial markets and risk management, BH Digital quickly positioned itself as a significant player, focusing on both liquid and illiquid investments across the digital asset space.

The firm employs a multi-strategy approach, encompassing venture capital, liquid trading, and quantitative strategies, allowing it to navigate the complexities of the crypto market comprehensively. Its investment mandate spans a broad spectrum of the digital asset landscape, including foundational blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, Web3 applications, and emerging digital asset technologies. By April 2022, BH Digital was reported to be managing over $1 billion in assets, a testament to its rapid growth and the institutional demand for sophisticated exposure to digital assets. This figure further grew, with reports indicating its assets under management reached approximately $1.7 billion by late 2022, solidifying its position among the largest institutional crypto funds.

Given its substantial capital base and institutional focus, BH Digital typically engages in significant investment rounds. While specific first cheque sizes are not publicly disclosed, its participation in multi-million dollar and even nine-figure funding rounds for prominent blockchain projects suggests a preference for substantial deployments. Based on its reported assets under management and the scale of its parent organization, a typical first cheque for venture investments is estimated to range from $5 million to $50 million. BH Digital's strategic investments aim to support the long-term development and adoption of innovative digital asset technologies, reflecting its commitment to shaping the future of finance.

Investor Profile

BH Digital has backed more than 36 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 28% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Cayman Islands, Liberia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (36%)
  • Series A (31%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series B (6%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (6%)
  • Series C (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (56%)
  • Cayman Islands (11%)
  • Liberia (6%)
  • Canada (6%)
  • France (3%)
  • Germany (3%)
  • Singapore (3%)
  • Portugal (3%)
  • Israel (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Financial Services
  • Web3
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • Fintech
  • Software
  • Apps
  • Decentralized Finance (Defi)
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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 BH Digital frequently co-invest with?

Hashed
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Animoca Ventures
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 3
Everyrealm
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 10
AV
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
Polychain
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Co-Investments: 4
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Karatage
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Faction
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does BH Digital often collaborate with?

Shixing Mao
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Shared Deals: 2
Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 2
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
SR
Europe, Monaco
Shared Deals: 1
AL
Europe, Oslo, Norway
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
Arthur Hayes
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by BH Digital?

KAIO enables regulated RWAs to thrive in permissionless finance while ensuring seamless compliance, interoperability, and liquidity access.

SeedJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,000,000

Perpl improves financial systems by creating a clear pricing engine on an effective blockchain.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
Series UnknownMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,250,000
Plume Network

San Francisco, California, United States

Plume Networks is a developer of a blockchain platform for onboarding and managing diverse real-world assets.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
Series ADec 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Time.fun

Miami, Florida, United States

Time.fun is a tokenization platform built on the Ethereum and helps creators tokenize their time.

BitcoinCryptocurrencyWeb3
SeedAug 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Skyfire Systems

San Francisco, California, United States

Skyfire Systems is a provider of a payment network for AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesPayments
SeedAug 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Morpho Labs

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Morpho is a decentralized cryptocurrency lending protocol that provides lending and borrowing services.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesLending
Series UnknownAug 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $50,000,000

Kuru is an on-chain order book exchange.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)FinanceTrading Platform
SeedJul 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Renzo

New York, New York, United States

Renzo is a Liquid Restaking Token (LRT) and Strategy Manager for EigenLayer.

CryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)
Series AJun 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Puffer Finance

George Town, Midland, Cayman Islands

Puffer offers a platform for liquid restaking of Ethereum, enabling users increase their staking power without traditional lock-up periods.

BlockchainFinance
Series AApr 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Berachain

George Town, Midland, Cayman Islands

Berachain is a developer of an Ethereum-compatible blockchain for financial applications.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum
Series BApr 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $100,000,000