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Moonrock Capital

Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich

Description

Moonrock Capital is a prominent crypto-native venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, established in 2019. The firm distinguishes itself as a boutique incubator, focusing on early-stage Web3 and blockchain startups with the ambition to shape the future of decentralized technologies. Their investment thesis revolves around identifying and nurturing innovative projects across various sectors, including Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), GameFi, metaverse infrastructure, and core blockchain technologies. Moonrock Capital's approach extends beyond mere capital injection, offering strategic guidance, technical support, and extensive network access to its portfolio companies.

The firm's strategic involvement in the nascent stages of Web3 projects underscores its commitment to long-term value creation. Moonrock Capital actively participates in private sales and seed rounds, often acting as a key partner in helping projects achieve their initial milestones and secure subsequent funding. Their hands-on incubation model is designed to accelerate the development and market penetration of promising ventures, providing tailored support that ranges from tokenomics design to community building and go-to-market strategies.

With a robust portfolio exceeding over 100 companies, Moonrock Capital has established itself as a significant player in the global blockchain investment landscape. Their diverse investments reflect a broad understanding of the evolving crypto ecosystem, from foundational layer-1 solutions to consumer-facing decentralized applications. The firm's reputation is built on its deep industry expertise and a proactive stance in identifying emerging trends and disruptive technologies within the Web3 space. Moonrock Capital's dedication to fostering innovation positions it as a crucial enabler for the next generation of blockchain-powered enterprises.

Investor Profile

Moonrock Capital has backed more than 48 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (77%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (23%)
  • Singapore (15%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)
  • United Arab Emirates (8%)
  • Portugal (6%)
  • Hong Kong (4%)
  • Italy (2%)
  • Switzerland (2%)
  • India (2%)
  • Vietnam (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Bitcoin
  • Gaming
  • Internet
  • Metaverse
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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 Moonrock Capital frequently co-invest with?

CV
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 7
Co-Investments: 7
GBV Capital
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 7
LD Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 7
Co-Investments: 7
NGC Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 7
ZBS CAPITAL
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 9
AU21 Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 12
Genblock Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
X21 Digital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 10

Which angels does Moonrock Capital often collaborate with?

Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 3
PK
North America, Washington, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Tristan Frizza
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
VG
Europe, Serbia
Shared Deals: 1
SR
Europe, Monaco
Shared Deals: 3
RD
North America, NA - Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, San Juan
Shared Deals: 1
KI
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
AY
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Moonrock Capital?

Combinder is a Distributed Energy Resource.

Software
Pre SeedMar 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $500,000
Teneo Protocol

Vienna, Wien, Austria

Teneo Protocol is a blockchain company that provides economic transactions, and cross-chain interoperability decentralized data management.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Generative AI
SeedFeb 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Tren Finance

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tren Finance is a liquidity platform for crypto long-tail assets designed to improve capital efficiency across a range of crypto assets.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
SeedNov 25, 2024
Yellow

South San Francisco, California, United States

Yellow is a financial services provider of software, analytics, and investments in blockchain startups.

BlockchainFinancial ServicesTrading Platform
SeedSep 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000

Open Social is a company that focuses on creating a decentralized and sustainable ecosystem for creators and Dapp developers.

BlockchainCryptocurrency
Series UnknownJul 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Rebar Labs

New York, New York, United States

Rebar Labs provides Bitcoin-specific infrastructure and research services.

Bitcoin
SeedJun 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,900,000
Covalent

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Covalent is design to address a problem that is frequently overlooked: read-scalability.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyData IntegrationData VisualizationDatabaseDeveloper APIsEthereumFinTechInformation TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownJun 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,661,032
STAGE

Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

STAGE is a music competition platform.

Information TechnologyInternet
SeedJun 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,400,000

Open Social is a company that focuses on creating a decentralized and sustainable ecosystem for creators and Dapp developers.

BlockchainCryptocurrency
SeedMay 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Galaxis

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Galaxis operates an engagement platform aimed at transforming and improving the relationship between creators and their communities.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
Initial Coin OfferingMay 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000