
Nirvana Capital
Description
Nirvana Capital is a prominent Beijing-based venture capital firm with a dedicated focus on the burgeoning blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. Established in 2017, the firm quickly positioned itself as an early and significant investor in the crypto space, particularly within the Asian market, though its investment scope is now global. It aims to identify and back disruptive technologies and innovative teams that are shaping the future of the decentralized internet.
The firm's investment thesis is broad yet strategic, covering various layers of the blockchain stack. Nirvana Capital actively seeks opportunities in core infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), GameFi, and metaverse projects. Their approach is to support projects from their foundational stages, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and network access to help portfolio companies navigate the complex and rapidly evolving Web3 landscape.
Nirvana Capital typically engages in early-stage investments, ranging from seed rounds to Series A, though they may participate in later stages for follow-on investments or highly promising ventures. In late 2021, the firm notably raised a $50 million fund dedicated to investing in early-stage crypto projects, underscoring their commitment and capacity in the sector. While specific check sizes can vary based on the project's stage and capital requirements, their typical initial investment ranges from approximately $250,000 for very early seed rounds up to $5,000,000 for leading or co-leading Series A rounds. This flexibility allows them to support a diverse portfolio of promising ventures.
With a robust portfolio that includes several well-known projects in the crypto space, Nirvana Capital has cemented its reputation as a key player in blockchain venture capital. Their long-term vision and hands-on approach make them a valuable partner for entrepreneurs building the next generation of decentralized applications and protocols.
Investor Profile
Nirvana Capital has backed more than 25 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Initial Coin Offering, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Cayman Islands.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $250K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (48%)
- Initial Coin Offering (44%)
- Series A (8%)
Country Focus
- United States (40%)
- Singapore (24%)
- Cayman Islands (8%)
- China (8%)
- Liechtenstein (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Australia (4%)
- Spain (4%)
- South Korea (4%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Information Technology
- Web3
- Software
- Internet
- Fintech
- Ethereum
- Cyber Security
- Bitcoin
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