
ICONIUM
Description
ICONIUM is a prominent Milan-based venture capital firm and digital asset manager with a global focus on the burgeoning blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. Established with a clear mandate to back innovative projects, ICONIUM specializes in early-stage investments, primarily through blockchain-based token sales and strategic equity stakes in companies building the future of decentralized technologies. Their investment thesis revolves around identifying foundational infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and metaverse ventures that demonstrate strong technological innovation and market potential.
The firm employs a rigorous, research-driven approach to its investment decisions, often engaging actively with its portfolio companies to provide strategic guidance and foster growth. ICONIUM's typical investment tickets range from $250,000 to $5,000,000 per project, reflecting their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. This flexible check size allows them to participate in various funding rounds, from pre-seed to Series A, depending on the project's stage and capital requirements.
ICONIUM has built an impressive portfolio of over 30 investments in some of the most recognized and impactful blockchain projects globally. Notable investments include foundational layer-one protocols like Solana and Polkadot, leading DeFi platforms such as Aave and Compound, and prominent metaverse/gaming projects like The Sandbox and Immutable X. The firm has also demonstrated significant ambition, with its "ICONIUM Blockchain Fund I" targeting a substantial €100 million in assets under management (AUM), underscoring its capacity to deploy significant capital into the digital asset space. This strategic positioning solidifies ICONIUM's reputation as a key player in identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures within the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape.
Investor Profile
ICONIUM has backed more than 35 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Secondary Market, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $250K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Secondary Market (40%)
- Seed (23%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Initial Coin Offering (14%)
- Series A (3%)
- Private Equity (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (26%)
- United Kingdom (11%)
- Singapore (9%)
- Switzerland (9%)
- Malta (6%)
- France (6%)
- South Korea (6%)
- China (6%)
- Canada (6%)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis (3%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Fintech
- Software
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Bitcoin
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
- Internet
- Peer To Peer
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