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Libertus Capital

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Libertus Capital frequently co-invest with?

Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 5
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Hummingbird Ventures
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Watermael-boitsfort
Co-Investments: 5
C
North America, Oregon, United States, Eugene
Co-Investments: 4
Digital Currency Group
North America, Connecticut, United States, Stamford
Co-Investments: 5
Fabric Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 4
Fifty Years
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
CoinFund
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 4
Neotribe Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Libertus Capital often collaborate with?

AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
SK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
Kain Warwick
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 2
MD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
MD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
SK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 3
IP
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
Mariano Conti
South America, Argentina
Shared Deals: 3
Loi Luu
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Libertus Capital?

The Open Network Foundation

Zug, Zug, Switzerland

The Open Network Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Switzerland in 2023.

BlockchainPayments
Initial Coin OfferingMar 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $400,000,000
BillionToOne

Menlo Park, California, United States

BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company that focuses on genetic testing for disease detection.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Series DJun 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $130,000,000
BillionToOne

Menlo Park, California, United States

BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company that focuses on genetic testing for disease detection.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Series CDec 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $48,500,000
GitPOAP

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

GitPOAP is a decentralized reputation platform that displays POAPs for contributions and achievements made off-chain.

BlockchainCryptocurrencySoftware
SeedAug 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,280,000
Merkle Science

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Merkle Science is a software company that offers predictive crypto risk and intelligence platforms for businesses and government agencies.

BlockchainComplianceCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Risk ManagementSoftware
Series AAug 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $19,000,000
Mintbase, Inc.

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Digital assets minted and backed by you

CryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesInformation Technology
Series AApr 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Oasis.app

Broxbourne, Essex, United Kingdom

Oasis.app is the platform allowing decentralized finance (Defi) users to borrow, multiply their exposure to cryptocurrency.

AppsDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Finance
Series AApr 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
BillionToOne

Menlo Park, California, United States

BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company that focuses on genetic testing for disease detection.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Series CMar 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,000,000
Fomo Games

Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey

Fomo Games is a mobile game developer of puzzle games for players and users.

Video Games
Series UnknownJan 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
POAP

New York, New York, United States

POAP: "Proof of Attendance Protocol. The ecosystem to preserve life experiences as digital collectibles.

BlockchainSoftware
SeedJan 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000