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Cypher Capital

North America, California, United States, Santa Monica

Description

Cypher Capital LLC is an early-stage venture capital firm and consultancy strategically located in Santa Monica, California. Established in 2021, the firm positions itself as a key partner for nascent technology companies, offering both crucial capital and strategic guidance. Its dual role as an investor and a consultant underscores a commitment to not only fund promising ventures but also actively contribute to their growth and market penetration.

The firm primarily targets disruptive technology companies, focusing its investment activities on Seed and Series A funding rounds. This early-stage focus allows Cypher Capital to engage with startups at a critical juncture, helping them navigate initial challenges and establish a strong foundation. Their investment thesis is broad yet targeted, encompassing high-growth sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Fintech, and Blockchain. This diversified yet specialized approach reflects an understanding of emerging technological trends and their potential for significant market impact.

Cypher Capital typically deploys first checks ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, indicating a preference for significant, yet appropriately sized, initial investments that can catalyze early development. Beyond financial contributions, the firm emphasizes its advisory services, aiming to provide strategic support that extends beyond mere capital infusion. This includes guidance on scaling operations, market strategy, and business development, leveraging their expertise to help portfolio companies achieve sustainable growth and realize their full potential in competitive technology landscapes.

Investor Profile

Cypher Capital has backed more than 23 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (57%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Pre Seed (9%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (9%)
  • Corporate Round (4%)
  • Series A (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (35%)
  • Singapore (13%)
  • India (9%)
  • The Netherlands (4%)
  • Cayman Islands (4%)
  • Switzerland (4%)
  • Hong Kong (4%)
  • Nigeria (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fintech
  • Internet
  • Software
  • Bitcoin
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Finance
  • Mobile Apps
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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 Cypher Capital frequently co-invest with?

Blockchain Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Foundation Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Blockchain Founders Fund
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
Digital Currency Group
North America, Connecticut, United States, Stamford
Co-Investments: 2
Fabric Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Side Door Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Oyster Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
DHVC
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Infinite Capital
North America, NA - Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, San Juan
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Cypher Capital often collaborate with?

Nikhil Mohta
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
LN
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
GB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
LC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
KH
Europe, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
DP
North America, Florida, United States, Ocala
Shared Deals: 1
AR
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Kabir Narang
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Cypher Capital?

Kernel is leading the way in restaking on the BNB Chain, which is intended to speed up innovation and ecosystem expansion.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrency
Series UnknownNov 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000

ZAP is a platform that facilitates token distribution and investment opportunities.

CryptocurrencyFinTechNon-Fungible Token (NFT)
Series UnknownJun 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
Humanity Protocol

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Humanity Protocol provide developers with unique-human authentication mechanisms.

BlockchainCyber SecurityWeb3
Pre SeedFeb 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Beoble

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Beoble is a wallet-to-wallet messaging platform that enables users to communicate directly with each other through their crypto wallets.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDeveloper APIsInformation TechnologySocial Network
SeedFeb 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Veera

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Veera is India's first mobile-focused browser that aims to bring users a faster and safer browsing experience.

Information TechnologyInternetSearch EngineSoftwareWeb Browsers
SeedFeb 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Hivello

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Hivello engages in DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks) protocols for Web3 applications.

Information TechnologyInternet of Things
Pre SeedDec 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,500,000

ZAP is a platform that facilitates token distribution and investment opportunities.

CryptocurrencyFinTechNon-Fungible Token (NFT)
SeedDec 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $900,000

Concordia is a modular risk and collateral management protocol that unifies and makes it possible to collateralize digital assets.

Asset ManagementRisk Management
SeedJun 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
MetaOne

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

MetaOne offers guild management solutions for GameFi developers.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyGamingMetaverse
Series AAug 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Cross The Ages

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Cross The Ages is a universe in which fantasy and science fiction come together.

GamingInformation TechnologyPC Games
SeedMar 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,000,000