
Incuba Alpha
Description
Incuba Alpha is a prominent Tokyo-based venture capital fund specializing in the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem, operating as a dedicated crypto arm, often associated with the broader Incuba Ventures group. The fund strategically focuses on identifying and supporting early entrepreneurs at the forefront of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and core Web3 infrastructure. Its investment mandate also extends to emerging sectors such as GameFi and the Metaverse, reflecting a comprehensive approach to the evolving digital economy.
The firm's investment strategy is geared towards seed and early-stage opportunities, providing crucial capital and strategic guidance to nascent projects. While primarily rooted in Japan, Incuba Alpha maintains a global outlook, actively seeking promising ventures across Asia and beyond. Their portfolio showcases a commitment to foundational blockchain technologies and innovative applications. For instance, they have participated in significant early rounds, including the $6 million seed round for GuildFi, a Web3 gaming platform, demonstrating their capacity to engage with substantial early-stage capital raises.
Incuba Alpha distinguishes itself by offering more than just financial backing; it leverages its extensive network and deep understanding of the Japanese and broader Asian markets to provide strategic support, mentorship, and access to key partnerships. With a portfolio that includes over 20 investments in cutting-edge projects like Astar Network and ParallelChain Lab, Incuba Alpha plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of Web3 innovators. Their hands-on approach aims to accelerate the development and adoption of decentralized technologies, contributing significantly to the maturation of the global blockchain landscape.
Investor Profile
Incuba Alpha has backed more than 23 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Singapore, Hong Kong, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (65%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series A (9%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Private Equity (4%)
- Angel (4%)
Country Focus
- Singapore (30%)
- Hong Kong (17%)
- United States (13%)
- China (9%)
- Israel (4%)
- France (4%)
- Australia (4%)
- Japan (4%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Financial Services
- Web3
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Software
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
- Finance
- Analytics
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