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Liberty City Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Liberty City Ventures (LCV) is a prominent New York-based venture capital firm with a specialized focus on digital assets, blockchain technology, and fintech. Established as an early and consistent presence in the Web3 space, LCV actively supports innovation at the cross-sections of technology, media, and commerce. The firm leverages its deep industry expertise to identify and nurture disruptive companies that are shaping the future of decentralized finance and the broader digital economy.

LCV employs an investment strategy that spans across various stages, from seed to growth, allowing them to engage with promising startups at different points in their development. Since its inception in 2012, Liberty City Ventures has built a significant portfolio, having made over 100 investments in pioneering companies. Their hands-on approach and extensive network in financial services, technology, and regulatory landscapes provide substantial value to their portfolio companies, helping them navigate complex markets and scale effectively.

The firm has demonstrated strong fundraising capabilities, notably closing its Liberty City Ventures Fund IV at $100 million in 2022, underscoring its continued commitment and capacity to invest in the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem. While specific check sizes can vary based on the stage and needs of the startup, LCV typically deploys initial investments ranging from approximately $1 million to $10 million, with the flexibility to provide larger follow-on capital as companies mature. This strategic financial backing positions LCV as a key player in fostering innovation within the blockchain and fintech sectors.

Investor Profile

Liberty City Ventures has backed more than 70 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Hong Kong, Pakistan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (34%)
  • Series A (26%)
  • Series B (11%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Series E (3%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Angel (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (64%)
  • Hong Kong (11%)
  • Pakistan (6%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • United Arab Emirates (3%)
  • Canada (1%)
  • Bermuda (1%)
  • Switzerland (1%)
  • New Zealand (1%)
  • Saudi Arabia (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Apps
  • Web3
  • Developer Platform
  • Metaverse
  • Information Technology
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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 Liberty City Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Dapper Labs
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 6
Soma Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Senator Investment Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 4
Digital Currency Group
North America, Connecticut, United States, Stamford
Co-Investments: 6
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 7
10T Holdings
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 5
HongShan
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 4
Kingsway Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 9
Fatima Gobi Ventures
Asia, Punjab, Pakistan, Lahore
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Liberty City Ventures often collaborate with?

Gabby Dizon
Asia, Rizal, Philippines, Pasig
Shared Deals: 2
BD
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 3
JW
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Shared Deals: 2
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KM
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JP
North America, Virginia, United States, Great Falls
Shared Deals: 2
ZD
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
IA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Liberty City Ventures?

Digital Asset

New York, New York, United States

Digital Asset develops distributed ledger and smart contract infrastructure aimed at enabling synchronized finance across institutions.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDeveloper PlatformDeveloper ToolsFinTech
Series EJun 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $135,000,000
Carbon Arc

New York, New York, United States

Carbon Arc uses AI to gather and structure raw data into on-demand, consumption-based insights.

Information TechnologySoftware
Series AMar 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $56,000,000
Namcon

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Namcon offers blockchain infrastructure services that rely on numerous computers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainCryptocurrency
Series AJul 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
mmERCH

New York, New York, United States

mmERCH is a blockchain-enabled Web3 fashion startup.

BlockchainFashion
SeedMar 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,400,000
Fuze

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Fuze operates as a digital assets infrastructure provider.

Financial Services
SeedSep 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Mocaverse

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Mocaverse is the Animoca Brands membership NFT collection that is building web3-native tools for gaming and entertainment products.

GamingMedia and Entertainment
Series ASep 10, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Peer Data

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States

Peer Data transforms data into assets, offering monetization and capitalization solutions.

Data ManagementDatabaseFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesSoftware
Pre SeedMay 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,200,000
TinyTap

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

TinyTap empowers teachers to design educational games for students, making them accessible to families globally.

AppsE-LearningEdTechEducation
Series UnknownApr 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
KresusLabs

San Francisco, California, United States

Kresus is an open-source, privacy-focused personal finance manager built on Web3 technologies.

Information TechnologyInternetWeb3
Series AMar 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Cleary

San Francisco, California, United States

Cleary is an employee experience platform for hybrid teams.

Enterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSoftware
SeedJan 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,500,000