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Newman Capital

Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Description

Newman Capital is a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm established in 2020, specializing in early-stage investments across disruptive technologies. The firm has rapidly positioned itself as a key player in the global Web3, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and fintech ecosystems. With a stated mission to capitalize on the rise of cutting-edge technologies, Newman Capital actively seeks out founders who are poised to drive significant, transformative changes within their respective industries. Their investment philosophy emphasizes long-term partnerships and providing strategic support beyond just capital.

The firm primarily targets Seed to Series B rounds, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing companies from their nascent stages. Newman Capital's investment strategy is global, with a notable footprint in Asia, particularly Hong Kong and Singapore, alongside significant investments in companies based in the United States and Europe. Their typical initial check size for new portfolio companies ranges from $500,000 to $5 million, reflecting their focus on providing substantial early-stage capital. This flexible approach allows them to participate in a diverse array of funding rounds, from smaller seed investments to more significant Series A and B commitments.

To date, Newman Capital has built an impressive portfolio, having made over 40 investments in a relatively short period. Notable companies within their portfolio include prominent names in the blockchain gaming and metaverse sectors, such as Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, and Immutable. The firm's keen eye for emerging trends and high-growth potential has led to successful exits, with Crunchbase reporting at least 3 exits from their portfolio companies. Newman Capital's strategic foresight and hands-on approach underscore its dedication to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of technological pioneers.

Investor Profile

Newman Capital has backed more than 20 startups, with 2 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, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Spain, Seychelles.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (75%)
  • Series A (10%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (45%)
  • Spain (5%)
  • Seychelles (5%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • Hong Kong (5%)
  • Bahamas (5%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • Singapore (5%)
  • Vietnam (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Bitcoin
  • Financial Services
  • Web3
  • Online Games
  • Gaming
  • Fintech
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Virtual Currency
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Newman Capital frequently co-invest with?

OKX Ventures
Africa, Beau Vallon, Seychelles, Mahé
Co-Investments: 3
CMS Holdings
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
NGC Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
Sfermion
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Bitcoin Frontier Fund
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Portal Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
BB
North America, Florida, United States, Weston
Co-Investments: 3
UM
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Co-Investments: 3
Arcane Group
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Cypher Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Newman Capital often collaborate with?

D.
North America, Delaware, United States, Delaware City
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JS
Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Held
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
SR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AH
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Newman Capital?

Taproot Wizards

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Taproot Wizards is a Bitcoin Ordinals project dedicated to expanding Bitcoin's potential.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrency
Series AFeb 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Hermetica

Panama, New York, United States

Hermetica is the creator of USDh, the first Bitcoin-backed, yield-bearing stablecoin.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
SeedOct 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,700,000

TES AI is a decentralized AI computing protocol that provides low-cost, high-quality computing power services in a to enterprises.

Cloud ComputingWeb DevelopmentWeb3
Series AJul 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Liquidium

Delaware, Ohio, United States

Your BTC grows. Your Ordinals unlock value.

BitcoinBlockchainFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedJul 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,750,000
Arch

Tampa, Florida, United States

Arch is a Blockchain Infrastructure Premier Bitcoin-Native Application Platform

SeedMay 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000

Blade of God X provides cross-platform play as an optimum medium and way of interaction between people and the virtual world.

GamingOnline GamesSoftware
SeedMay 7, 2024
Inference Labs

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Inference Labs is advancing the use of zero-knowledge cryptography to guarantee the computational integrity of off-chain AI models.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainMachine LearningWeb3
SeedApr 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
BlockGames

London, England, United Kingdom

BlockGames delivers a cross-game and decentralized player network driven by Universal Player Profiles.

Casual GamesGamingOnline Games
SeedApr 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000

A decentralized money-market with a focus on L2s

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)SecurityWeb3
SeedFeb 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
BitFlow Finance

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

BitFlow Finance offers bitcoines to trade while utilizing the capital by eliminating middlemen and intermediaries.

Financial Services
Pre SeedJan 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,300,000