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Node Kapital

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Node Kapital is a London-based digital asset fund with a clear specialization in the burgeoning Web 3.0 ecosystem, particularly focusing on decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The fund positions itself as an early-stage investor, aiming to identify and support foundational projects that are shaping the future of decentralized technologies. Their online presence, including over 1,300 followers on LinkedIn, underscores their active engagement within the crypto community.

The fund's investment thesis centers on backing innovative protocols and platforms that demonstrate strong potential for growth and impact within the Web 3.0 space. Their extensive portfolio, which lists over 100 projects, showcases a broad and strategic reach across various sectors, including prominent infrastructure layers like zkSync, LayerZero, and StarkWare, leading DeFi protocols such as Aave and Uniswap, and significant NFT ventures like Bored Ape Yacht Club and OpenSea. This diverse portfolio highlights Node Kapital's ability to identify and invest in projects that have achieved substantial market recognition and adoption.

Beyond providing capital, Node Kapital emphasizes its role in offering strategic guidance and leveraging its network to foster the growth of its portfolio companies. While specific fund sizes and typical check amounts are not publicly disclosed, their participation in the early funding rounds of many high-profile and capital-intensive Web3 projects suggests a capacity to deploy significant capital. Based on the nature of their portfolio and stated early-stage focus, it is estimated that their typical first checks range from approximately $250,000 to $5,000,000, enabling them to secure meaningful positions in promising ventures.

Node Kapital stands as a notable player in the digital asset investment landscape, contributing to the development and scaling of the next generation of decentralized applications and infrastructure. Their consistent focus on early-stage opportunities within DeFi and NFTs, coupled with a robust portfolio of industry leaders, positions them as a key partner for Web3 founders seeking both capital and strategic support.

Investor Profile

Node Kapital has backed more than 30 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (73%)
  • Series Unknown (20%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)

Country Focus

  • United States (27%)
  • Singapore (17%)
  • Switzerland (10%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • India (7%)
  • Italy (3%)
  • Romania (3%)
  • Poland (3%)
  • Israel (3%)
  • South Korea (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Software
  • Internet
  • Trading Platform
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • 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 Node Kapital frequently co-invest with?

Jun Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 3
Co-Investments: 5
Kosmos Ventures
Oceania, Western Australia, Australia, Perth
Co-Investments: 4
Co-Investments: 5
Exnetwork Capital
Asia, Manila, Philippines, Manila
Co-Investments: 3
B
Europe, Grad Zagreb, Croatia, Zagreb
Co-Investments: 3
Momentum 6
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
AU21 Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
Genblock Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
X21 Digital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Node Kapital often collaborate with?

MP
North America, Colorado, United States, Aspen
Shared Deals: 1
GB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Node Kapital?

Zizle

Dubai, Uttar Pradesh, India

Zizle wants to use the Solana Blockchain to transform social networking.

BlockchainWeb3
Pre SeedMay 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Aleph Zero

Zug, Zug, Switzerland

Aleph Zero is a public blockchain platform developed to solve the shortcomings of current infrastructure layers in several industries.

BlockchainCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyPrivacySoftware
SeedFeb 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
PolkaCipher

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

PolkaCipher is a cross-chain network that provides financial solutions, blockchain, lending, data analytics, and a trading platform.

AnalyticsBlockchainFinancial ServicesTrading Platform
SeedJan 1, 2022
Digitalax

Napa, California, United States

Digitalax dedicated digital-only fashion auction exchange platform and open-source digital fashion toolkit.

Digital MediaE-CommerceFashionRetail
SeedJan 1, 2022
Fanaply

New York, New York, United States

Fanaply is a internet company that specializes in organizing, engaging, rewarding, and monetizing communities using digital collectibles

AppsE-CommerceInternetMobileMusicSoftware
SeedNov 30, 2021
Bumper

London, England, United Kingdom

BUMPER is a DeFi price protection protocol that protects the value of crypto assets.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series UnknownOct 12, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,000
FXDX

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Derivatives DEX with lightning-fast transaction speed and minimal transactions costs with institutional-grade centralized UI/UX experience

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Exchanges
SeedSep 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $570,000
XP Network

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

XP Network enables multichain support for any minted NFT allowing NFTs and funds to flow freely between networks and wallets.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyInformation Technology
SeedJun 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Kudo Labs

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

On-chain identity issuance protocol for Metaverse and DeFi

Financial ServicesMetaverse
SeedJun 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,900,000
Mintlayer

San Marino, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Mintlayer is a cryptocurrency wallet that allows its users to store their Bitcoin, MLT tokens, and more securely.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinanceTrading Platform
SeedMay 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,200,000