
Libertus Capital
Description
Libertus Capital is a London-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage companies that champion individual freedom and privacy. The firm's core thesis revolves around supporting technologies that empower individuals and protect their digital rights in an increasingly centralized world. Their investment focus is broad within this niche, encompassing decentralized technologies like Web3, blockchain, DeFi, and DAOs, as well as privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), open-source software and hardware, and secure communication solutions. They also explore areas like alternative finance and digital identity, always through the lens of enhancing personal autonomy.
The firm primarily targets early-stage opportunities, actively investing across pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds. Libertus Capital typically deploys first checks ranging from approximately $500,000 for pre-seed or smaller seed rounds, up to $7,500,000 for significant participation in Series A funding rounds. This flexible approach allows them to engage with promising ventures at various critical junctures of their development. Their strategic capital deployment is often accompanied by deep expertise in the complex and rapidly evolving Web3 and privacy technology landscapes, providing founders with more than just financial backing.
Libertus Capital boasts a robust portfolio of over 20 companies, many of which are foundational projects in the decentralized and privacy-focused technology space. Notable investments include Nym Technologies, a leading privacy infrastructure project, Aztec Network, a privacy-preserving ZK-rollup, and Aleo, a platform for building private applications. They have also backed major blockchain ecosystems such as Polkadot and Cosmos, alongside critical infrastructure providers like StarkWare. This impressive roster underscores their commitment to fostering innovation that underpins a more secure and free digital future, positioning them as a key player in the venture capital landscape for privacy-centric and decentralized technologies.
Investor Profile
Libertus Capital has backed more than 31 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Software, Cryptocurrency.
- Typical check size: $500K – $7.5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (39%)
- Seed (26%)
- Series C (10%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Initial Coin Offering (6%)
- Series B (6%)
- Series D (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (42%)
- Singapore (13%)
- United Kingdom (13%)
- Canada (6%)
- France (3%)
- Germany (3%)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis (3%)
- Cayman Islands (3%)
- Argentina (3%)
- Vietnam (3%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Software
- Cryptocurrency
- Information Technology
- Biotechnology
- Genetics
- Health Diagnostics
- Medical
- Financial Services
- Fintech
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