
G1 Ventures
Description
G1 Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm with a dedicated focus on the burgeoning blockchain and Web3 sectors. The firm positions itself as a strategic partner for early-stage companies, primarily targeting ventures in decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), metaverse, and blockchain gaming, alongside foundational infrastructure projects. Their investment philosophy emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach, aiming to provide significant operational support and strategic guidance to founders beyond mere capital injection. This collaborative model is designed to help portfolio companies navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape and accelerate their growth.
The firm typically engages with companies across Pre-Seed, Seed, and early Series A funding rounds. G1 Ventures is known for its deep industry expertise, leveraging its network and insights to identify promising technologies and teams within the blockchain ecosystem. They seek out innovative projects that demonstrate strong potential for disrupting traditional industries or creating entirely new digital economies. Their commitment extends to fostering long-term relationships with founders, offering mentorship and access to a broad network of industry experts and potential partners.
While specific check sizes can vary based on the stage and needs of the company, G1 Ventures generally writes initial cheques ranging from $100,000 for pre-seed and seed rounds up to $2,000,000 for more mature seed or early Series A opportunities. As of early 2024, their portfolio boasts over 15 companies, reflecting their consistent activity in the space. This track record underscores their commitment to backing the next generation of Web3 innovators and solidifies their reputation as a key player in the European blockchain investment scene.
Investor Profile
G1 Ventures has backed more than 31 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 16% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $100K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (61%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series A (10%)
- Initial Coin Offering (6%)
- Pre Seed (6%)
- Series B (6%)
Country Focus
- United States (39%)
- United Kingdom (13%)
- Switzerland (10%)
- Singapore (6%)
- Cyprus (3%)
- Jamaica (3%)
- New Zealand (3%)
- Gibraltar (3%)
- Luxembourg (3%)
- South Korea (3%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Software
- Finance
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
- Information Technology
- Developer Apis
- Computer
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