Crypto.com Capital

Crypto.com Capital is the venture capital arm of the prominent cryptocurrency exchange, Crypto.com, established to foster innovation within the burgeoning blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. Launched initially in March 2021 with a $200 million fund, its commitment to early-stage crypto startups quickly expanded, boosting its total capital to $500 million by November 2021. The fund primarily targets Seed and Series A investments, with typical first check sizes ranging from $100,000 to $10 million, aiming to provide crucial early-stage funding to promising projects globally.

The firm's investment strategy is broad yet focused, encompassing a wide range of crypto-native sectors including decentralized finance (DeFi), GameFi, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the metaverse, and other foundational Web3 infrastructure. Beyond financial capital, Crypto.com Capital emphasizes offering strategic support, leveraging the parent company's vast resources. This includes access to Crypto.com's extensive user base, marketing channels, regulatory expertise, and technical guidance, designed to help portfolio companies navigate the complex crypto landscape and accelerate their growth.

Led by Bobby Bao, a co-founder of Crypto.com, the venture arm operates with a global mandate, actively seeking out visionary entrepreneurs and disruptive technologies worldwide. Its strategic alignment with Crypto.com's core business allows for synergistic opportunities, where portfolio companies can potentially integrate or collaborate with the exchange's offerings, while also contributing to the broader decentralization movement. Crypto.com Capital's role is pivotal in reinforcing Crypto.com's overarching mission to accelerate the global adoption of cryptocurrencies by nurturing the next generation of crypto innovators.