
HTX
Description
HTX, a prominent global blockchain asset financial services provider, extends its reach into the venture capital space through its dedicated investment arm, Huobi Ventures, which was rebranded or operates under the broader HTX umbrella. Launched in May 2021, Huobi Ventures was established to strategically invest in and support innovative projects across the burgeoning blockchain ecosystem. Its primary focus lies in early-stage ventures spanning various critical sectors, including Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), GameFi, and the broader Web3 infrastructure. This strategic initiative underscores HTX's commitment to fostering growth and development within the decentralized economy.
The venture arm has demonstrated a significant commitment to specific high-growth areas. For instance, in 2021, Huobi Ventures announced a dedicated $100 million fund specifically earmarked for investments in GameFi projects. This substantial capital allocation highlighted its belief in the transformative potential of blockchain gaming. Beyond GameFi, the firm's overall investment strategy is designed to identify and back promising startups that can contribute to the evolution and expansion of the blockchain landscape, leveraging HTX's extensive resources and market expertise.
Huobi Ventures typically targets early-stage projects, with initial investments generally ranging from $100,000 to $1 million. This range allows the firm to engage with a diverse portfolio of nascent companies, providing crucial seed or early-stage funding. In addition to financial capital, HTX Ventures offers its portfolio companies comprehensive support, including strategic guidance, technical assistance, marketing exposure, and access to HTX's vast global user base and industry network. This holistic approach aims to accelerate the development and market adoption of its invested projects, solidifying HTX's position as a key enabler in the blockchain industry.
Investor Profile
HTX has backed more than 30 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 2 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, Singapore, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $100K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Series Unknown (23%)
- Series A (20%)
- Initial Coin Offering (3%)
- Undisclosed (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (33%)
- Singapore (27%)
- Germany (10%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Spain (3%)
- Australia (3%)
- South Korea (3%)
- Canada (3%)
- Hong Kong (3%)
- Luxembourg (3%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Software
- Fintech
- Bitcoin
- Gaming
- Trading Platform
- Internet
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