
NGC Ventures
Description
NGC Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore, recognized as one of the largest and most active institutional investors dedicated to the blockchain industry. Since its inception, the firm has strategically positioned itself as a key contributor and early backer of numerous foundational and leading blockchain projects. Its investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting innovative ventures that are shaping the future of decentralized technologies, encompassing areas such as infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), GameFi, NFTs, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. The firm's portfolio boasts significant early investments in projects that have since achieved considerable market prominence, including notable names like Solana, Polkadot, and Oasis, underscoring its foresight and impact within the nascent stages of the crypto landscape.
The firm has demonstrated a robust capacity for capital deployment, evidenced by its successful fundraising efforts. In 2021, NGC Ventures notably closed its third blockchain fund, NGC Ventures Fund III, securing commitments totaling $100 million. This was followed by another significant capital raise in 2022, with the launch of NGC Metaverse Ventures, a dedicated Web3 fund also capitalized at $100 million. These substantial fund sizes enable NGC Ventures to engage in multi-stage investments, providing crucial capital from early-seed rounds through to growth-stage financing. Their approach often involves not just financial backing but also strategic guidance, leveraging their deep industry expertise and extensive network to foster the growth of their portfolio companies.
NGC Ventures' investment strategy extends beyond mere capital provision; they aim to be long-term partners, offering operational support, market insights, and access to a global network of industry leaders and developers. Their commitment to the blockchain space is comprehensive, spanning various layers of the decentralized stack. By focusing on projects with strong technological foundations and clear market potential, NGC Ventures continues to play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption and development of blockchain innovations worldwide. Their consistent fundraising and strategic investments solidify their standing as a leading force in the global blockchain venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
NGC Ventures has backed more than 198 startups, with 17 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Hong Kong.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (66%)
- Series A (10%)
- Pre Seed (9%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Initial Coin Offering (3%)
- Undisclosed (1%)
- Corporate Round (1%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Series C (1%)
- Series B (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (34%)
- Singapore (19%)
- Hong Kong (8%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Canada (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Cayman Islands (2%)
- China (2%)
- Seychelles (2%)
- Taiwan (2%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Web3
- Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Software
- Fintech
- Internet
- Gaming
- Trading Platform
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