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Moonwhale Ventures

North America, West Virginia, United States, London

Description

Moonwhale Ventures is a prominent blockchain consultancy and investment firm, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, despite the user's provided location details. The firm primarily focuses on the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem, including decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), GameFi, and the Metaverse. They operate as an incubator, accelerator, and strategic venture capital investor, providing comprehensive support to early-stage blockchain projects.

Their core services extend beyond direct investment to encompass strategic advisory, fundraising support, and go-to-market strategies. Moonwhale Ventures often plays a pivotal role in helping nascent projects navigate the complex blockchain landscape, from tokenomics design to community building and exchange listings. They are known for their hands-on approach, leveraging their extensive network within the crypto space to facilitate growth and secure funding for their portfolio companies.

Moonwhale Ventures has established a significant track record in the blockchain sector. According to their official statements, they have successfully launched and advised over 100 projects, demonstrating their deep engagement across various blockchain verticals. Furthermore, their team has been instrumental in raising more than $100 million for their clients, underscoring their capability in facilitating substantial capital formation for promising ventures. While they participate in early-stage funding rounds, their investment strategy is often intertwined with their advisory and incubation services, making them a strategic partner rather than solely a passive financial investor.

Given their multifaceted role as both an advisory firm and a strategic investor in the highly dynamic blockchain space, precise typical first cheque sizes are not publicly disclosed or consistently available. Their investments often form part of larger syndicated rounds, where their contribution might vary based on the project's needs and the overall funding structure.

Investor Profile

Moonwhale Ventures has backed more than 43 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Initial Coin Offering, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Singapore, United States, United Arab Emirates.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (70%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (9%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Undisclosed (2%)
  • Series A (2%)

Country Focus

  • Singapore (28%)
  • United States (9%)
  • United Arab Emirates (7%)
  • Switzerland (7%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • India (5%)
  • Australia (5%)
  • Israel (2%)
  • Gibraltar (2%)
  • New Zealand (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology
  • Gaming
  • Metaverse
  • Fintech
  • Internet
  • Web3
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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 Moonwhale Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Co-Investments: 13
LD Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 9
Co-Investments: 8
Exnetwork Capital
Asia, Manila, Philippines, Manila
Co-Investments: 12
ZBS CAPITAL
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 9
Momentum 6
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 9
AU21 Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 19
Genblock Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 9
MC
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 9
X21 Digital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 14

Which angels does Moonwhale Ventures often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
Andrey Shirben
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 2
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, North Carolina, United States, Raleigh
Shared Deals: 1
Jemma Xu
Africa, Apac, Uganda
Shared Deals: 1
VK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AC
North America, California, United States, Irvine
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Moonwhale Ventures?

SQR3D

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

SQR3D Protocol empowers users to control their data and interactions while providing seamless integration with existing social platforms.

3D TechnologyAugmented RealityBlockchainBusiness IntelligenceCADCryptocurrencyOnline GamesSoftware
Pre SeedDec 30, 2022
Alphadex

Coral Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Alphadex is the ultimate cross-chain AMM, incubator and NFT launchpad powered by Moonriver.

GamingInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
SeedJan 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Web3Auth

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Web3Auth makes cryptographic key management easy for users and applications

BlockchainInformation TechnologyInfrastructureSoftwareWeb3
Series AJan 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Graviton Zero

London, England, United Kingdom

Graviton Zero is a gaming platform.

Metaverse
SeedDec 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
PoPop World

Hanoi, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam

PoPop World is a leisure playground with 20+ mini games.

BlockchainGamingLeisureNon-Fungible Token (NFT)Online Games
SeedDec 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,750,000
CryptoVsZombie

New York, New York, United States

CryptoVsZombie is a multitasking crypto tower defence game in which players must play both offensive and defensive roles.

CryptocurrencyGaming
SeedDec 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
NuLink

Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden

NuLink provides privacy-preserving technology for decentralized applications

BlockchainCryptocurrencyCyber SecurityInternetPrivacySoftware
SeedNov 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Harmony launcher

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Harmony Launcher is the decentralized launchpad to feature the concept of IGO & IDO on the Harmony Blockchain.

BlockchainSoftware
SeedNov 26, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Paras

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Paras is a digital marketplace for crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

BlockchainCryptocurrencyMarketplaceNon-Fungible Token (NFT)
SeedNov 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Enjinstarter

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Enjinstarter is a blockchain gaming launchpad focused on growing the Enjin ecosystem and the metaverse.

BlockchainGamingMetaverse
SeedOct 31, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,000,000