
Nima Capital
Description
Nima Capital LLC, a single-family office established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, operates with a clear mandate to identify and invest in companies leveraging technology to disrupt various global industries. As a private investment vehicle, Nima Capital maintains a focused yet agile approach, primarily targeting growth-stage opportunities rather than early-stage ventures. Their investment thesis centers on backing innovative businesses that demonstrate significant potential for market transformation.
The firm has developed a pronounced specialization in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and broader fintech sectors, reflecting a strategic alignment with the burgeoning digital economy. While their portfolio spans various disruptive technologies, their consistent participation in significant funding rounds for leading crypto infrastructure and financial technology companies underscores this core focus. Nima Capital typically acts as a co-investor, joining syndicates alongside other prominent venture capital firms and institutional investors in substantial funding rounds.
Notable investments in Nima Capital's portfolio include key players in the digital asset space such as Blockdaemon, FalconX, Anchorage Digital, Fireblocks, and Coin Metrics. These investments highlight their preference for companies that are already demonstrating considerable traction and are poised for further scaling. For instance, Nima Capital participated in Coin Metrics' Series B round, which raised $35 million, and was also involved in Anchorage Digital's Series C round, a substantial $350 million raise. Based on their participation in these large, syndicated growth rounds, Nima Capital's typical first check size likely ranges from approximately $1 million to $20 million, depending on their allocation and the overall size of the funding round.
Investor Profile
Nima Capital has backed more than 35 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Taiwan, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software.
- Typical check size: $1M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (31%)
- Seed (31%)
- Pre Seed (11%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Initial Coin Offering (6%)
- Series C (3%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Series E (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (74%)
- Taiwan (6%)
- Germany (3%)
- France (3%)
- Hong Kong (3%)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis (3%)
- Israel (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Software
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Web3
- Information Technology
- Trading Platform
- Finance
- Brand Marketing
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