
CMS Holdings
Description
CMS Holdings is a prominent principal investment firm based in New York, specializing in the rapidly evolving cryptoasset ecosystem. Established with a multi-faceted approach, the firm deploys capital across various strategies, including venture capital, liquid token investments, and active trading. This diverse operational model allows CMS Holdings to engage with the crypto market from multiple angles, providing both long-term strategic investments and agile participation in market opportunities. Their focus spans the entire Web3 stack, from foundational infrastructure and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain gaming.
The firm is known for its deep expertise in the digital asset space, leveraging a team with backgrounds in traditional finance, technology, and crypto-native ventures. CMS Holdings often acts as a strategic partner to its portfolio companies, offering not just capital but also operational guidance, market insights, and network access. They are active participants in both early-stage seed rounds and more mature Series A and B funding rounds, demonstrating flexibility in their investment horizon and risk appetite. Their portfolio includes well-known names such as Immutable, Maple Finance, and Synapse, among many others.
CMS Holdings typically targets initial investments that can range significantly depending on the stage and nature of the project. For early-stage ventures, their first cheques often fall within the range of $500,000 to $3,000,000. For more established projects or those in later funding rounds where they might take a more substantial stake, their initial capital deployment can extend up to $15,000,000. As of recent data, CMS Holdings has participated in over 100 publicly disclosed investments, underscoring their active presence and broad reach within the crypto landscape. This extensive portfolio reflects their commitment to fostering innovation and growth across diverse sectors of the decentralized economy.
Investor Profile
CMS Holdings has backed more than 149 startups, with 21 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 5% 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, Singapore, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services.
- Typical check size: $500K – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (72%)
- Series A (9%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Initial Coin Offering (4%)
- Series C (2%)
- Series D (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (38%)
- Singapore (12%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- Canada (4%)
- Hong Kong (4%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- Germany (2%)
- Taiwan (2%)
- India (2%)
- Switzerland (2%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
- Web3
- Software
- Information Technology
- Trading Platform
- Bitcoin
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