
Kosmos Ventures
Description
Kosmos Ventures is a prominent Australian-based multi-strategy venture capital firm with a specialized focus on blockchain-based assets. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, the firm was established in 2021 as the venture arm of Kosmos Capital, a broader digital asset investment firm. While Kosmos Capital also manages quantitative and discretionary strategies across liquid digital assets, Kosmos Ventures specifically targets early-stage blockchain projects globally. Their strategic positioning allows them to leverage deep insights from both the early-stage innovation landscape and the more mature liquid digital asset markets.
The core investment thesis of Kosmos Ventures revolves around identifying and nurturing foundational technologies and applications within the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem. The firm typically serves as the first institutional capital for its portfolio companies, providing crucial early-stage funding and strategic support. Their initial check sizes are substantial, ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000 USD, indicating a commitment to significant early-stage backing for promising ventures. This approach helps founders accelerate their development and achieve key milestones in a rapidly evolving industry.
Beyond capital, Kosmos Ventures aims to be a value-add partner, offering strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to a robust network within the blockchain and broader technology sectors. Their portfolio, which includes at least 11 reported investments according to Crunchbase, spans various segments of the blockchain space, from infrastructure and decentralized finance (DeFi) to gaming and NFTs. By focusing on global opportunities while maintaining an Australian base, Kosmos Ventures positions itself as a key player in bridging the gap between innovative blockchain projects and institutional capital, contributing to the growth and maturation of the digital asset economy.
Investor Profile
Kosmos Ventures has backed more than 53 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 2% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Initial Coin Offering rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (51%)
- Series Unknown (26%)
- Initial Coin Offering (9%)
- Series A (9%)
- Series B (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (43%)
- Singapore (19%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Gibraltar (2%)
- New Zealand (2%)
- South Korea (2%)
- Hong Kong (2%)
- Poland (2%)
- Israel (2%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Software
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Internet
- Fintech
- Smart Contracts
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
- Web3
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