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Meld ventures

Oceania, Queensland, Australia, Hamilton

Description

Meld Ventures is an Australian-based venture capital firm dedicated to fostering innovation within the burgeoning blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. Launched with a clear mandate to support the next generation of decentralized technologies, the firm has established itself as a key player in the global crypto investment landscape. Based out of Hamilton, Australia, Meld Ventures primarily targets early-stage companies, spanning from Pre-Seed to Series A rounds, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing foundational technologies and applications in the Web3 space.

The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive blockchain entrepreneurs and projects with strong technical foundations and significant market potential. Meld Ventures is known for its strategic capital deployment, typically investing between $250,000 and $1 million in its initial checks. This focused approach allows them to provide meaningful support to nascent ventures, helping them scale and achieve critical milestones. The firm announced its inaugural fund, Meld Ventures Fund I, in March 2022, signaling a dedicated capital pool of $20 million specifically earmarked for Web3 investments.

Meld Ventures has built a notable portfolio that includes some of the most recognized names in the blockchain industry. Their investments span various sectors within Web3, from decentralized finance (DeFi) to gaming and infrastructure. Prominent portfolio companies include Immutable, a leading Web3 gaming platform; Synthetix, a decentralized synthetic asset protocol; and Maple Finance, an institutional capital market for DeFi. These investments highlight Meld Ventures' ability to identify and back projects that are shaping the future of decentralized internet.

Through its strategic investments and hands-on approach, Meld Ventures aims to accelerate the adoption and development of blockchain technology globally. The firm's commitment to early-stage funding, coupled with its deep industry expertise, positions it as a valuable partner for blockchain entrepreneurs seeking not just capital, but also strategic guidance and network access. Meld Ventures continues to be an active participant in the Web3 venture landscape, contributing to the growth and maturation of this transformative sector.

Investor Profile

Meld ventures has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Grant, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Australia, United States, The Netherlands.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (90%)
  • Grant (5%)
  • Series A (5%)

Country Focus

  • Australia (35%)
  • United States (30%)
  • The Netherlands (5%)
  • France (5%)
  • Switzerland (5%)
  • Marshall Islands (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Software
  • Internet
  • Internet Of Things
  • Ethereum
  • Web3
  • Finance
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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 Meld ventures frequently co-invest with?

Borderless Capital
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 11
Valhalla Capital
North America, NA - Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, San Juan
Co-Investments: 5
Youbi Capital
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 3
Ellipti
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 4
Kosmos Ventures
Oceania, Western Australia, Australia, Perth
Co-Investments: 3
The LAO
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 3
Eterna Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Algorand Foundation
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 4
8186 Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 3
Cluster Capital
North America, Utah, United States, Provo
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Meld ventures often collaborate with?

NA
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
FM
Europe, Portugal
Shared Deals: 2
David Hoffman
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
Kain Warwick
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 2
RS
North America, Virginia, United States, Charlottesville
Shared Deals: 1
GG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
Jordan Momtazi
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
EC
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Meld ventures?

Fluidity Money

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Fluidity Money is the blockchain incentive platform that rewards with yields to people for using their crypto.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
SeedOct 31, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,300,000
Wayru

Miami, Florida, United States

Decentralized, blockchain-based internet access network.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyInternetMobileTelecommunicationsWeb3
SeedMay 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,960,000
Neomoon

Miami, Florida, United States

A digital Bank based on stablecoin so that it is easy to have a dollar account in Latin America

BankingBlockchainFinTech
SeedMay 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $850,000
Swell

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Swell is liquid staking made simple - our mission is to deliver the world’s best liquid staking experience and simplify access to DeFi.

Internet
SeedMar 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,750,000

Pact is a fintech platform that offers deep liquidity and low transaction fees.

CryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedFeb 23, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
Prismatic

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Prismatic builds treasury management solutions and tooling for crypto organizations.

BlockchainFunding PlatformInternet of Things
SeedJan 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Folks Finance

Majuro, NA - Marshall Islands, Marshall Islands

Folks Finance is the Innovative DeFi platform to lend, borrow, trade and manage digital assets, all in one place.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
SeedJan 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000

Venue One is a non-custodial blockchain predictions exchange that takes positions in sports, eSports, finance, events and more.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyTrading Platform
SeedJan 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
Algorand

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Algorand is a technology platform that builts blockchain infrastructure.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechSmart Contracts
Series AJan 1, 2022
Polynize

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Polynize is social networking platform that acquire talent for organizations through competitive gaming.

EdTechEducationGaming
SeedDec 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,000,000