
Fundamental Labs
Description
Fundamental Labs is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore, established with a dedicated focus on the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem. Since its inception, the firm has positioned itself as a significant player in the blockchain and digital asset space, committing capital to innovative projects that aim to redefine the internet's future. With a reported asset under management (AUM) exceeding $1 billion, Fundamental Labs has the financial muscle to back ambitious ventures across various stages of development. Their investment thesis is deeply rooted in identifying foundational technologies and disruptive applications within the decentralized landscape.
The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, spanning from early-stage seed rounds to more mature growth-stage investments. Fundamental Labs actively seeks opportunities in core blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), GameFi, and other emerging Web3 verticals. They are known for their long-term perspective, often acting as strategic partners rather than just capital providers. This approach includes offering operational support, industry insights, and access to their extensive network, which helps portfolio companies navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving crypto market.
Fundamental Labs boasts an impressive portfolio of over 200 projects, reflecting their broad reach and influence within the Web3 sector. Their investments include some of the most recognized names in the blockchain industry, such as Filecoin, Polkadot, Avalanche, Near Protocol, Solana, and Chainlink. They have also backed major centralized entities like Coinbase and Binance, showcasing a diversified approach to the digital asset economy. This extensive track record underscores Fundamental Labs' commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of the next generation of internet technologies. Their typical first cheque sizes for promising ventures generally range from $1 million to $10 million, though they can participate in larger strategic rounds depending on the opportunity.
Investor Profile
Fundamental Labs has backed more than 56 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Initial Coin Offering, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (52%)
- Initial Coin Offering (16%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Corporate Round (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series F (2%)
- Angel (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (39%)
- Singapore (29%)
- Switzerland (7%)
- Germany (4%)
- Australia (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Panama (2%)
- Kenya (2%)
- Cayman Islands (2%)
- Nigeria (2%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Software
- Web3
- Information Technology
- Gaming
- Financial Services
- Apps
- Internet
- Fintech
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