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CMS Holdings

North America, New York, United States, New York

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does CMS Holdings frequently co-invest with?

OKX Ventures
Africa, Beau Vallon, Seychelles, Mahé
Co-Investments: 13
GBV Capital
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 15
Hypersphere Ventures
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 13
PC
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 15
DV
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 17
NGC Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 18
Genblock Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 15
Polychain
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 15
The Spartan Group
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 15
Alameda Research
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Central and Western
Co-Investments: 29

Which angels does CMS Holdings often collaborate with?

SK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 5
Kain Warwick
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 4
MD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 8
PT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 7
SR
Europe, Monaco
Shared Deals: 4
Mike Silagadze
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 5
BL
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 4
KT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
CL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
RM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4

What are some of recent deals done by CMS Holdings?

Hyperdrive delivers investment growth strategies utilizing a portfolio-centered approach.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
Series AMay 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,000,000

Rover is a liquid staking protocol on Botanix that exchanges Bitcoin for rovBTC.

CryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
SeedMay 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,100,000

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
Arch

Tampa, Florida, United States

Arch is a Blockchain Infrastructure Premier Bitcoin-Native Application Platform

Series AApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,000,000

Optimum constitutes a decentralized, high-performance memory infrastructure tailored for use across various blockchains.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
SeedApr 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Reppo Labs

Grand Cayman, Midland, Cayman Islands

Blockchain Network

BlockchainWeb3
SeedJan 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,200,000

Neptune Protocol is a decentralized lending platform.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)FinanceSecurity
SeedDec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,900,000
Fogo Digital

Alpine, Utah, United States

Fogo Digital builds smart connected outdoor gadgets.

Consumer ElectronicsOutdoors
SeedDec 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,500,000

Lnfi Network is an all-in-one financialization layer for Taproot Assets.

BitcoinBlockchainFinancial Services
Pre SeedNov 22, 2024

Magma is a decentralized liquid staking protocol built on the Monad Network, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)
SeedOct 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,900,000