
Sora Ventures
Description
Sora Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm based in Taipei, Taiwan, recognized as a leading investment capital firm dedicated to blockchain technology and digital assets across Asia. Established with a clear vision to foster innovation within the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem, the firm primarily focuses on identifying and nurturing early-stage projects that demonstrate significant potential for disruption and growth. Their strategic location in Asia allows them to tap into a vibrant and rapidly expanding market for blockchain innovation, positioning them as a key player in the region's digital economy.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on early-stage opportunities, spanning from pre-seed to Series A rounds. Sora Ventures seeks out promising startups building foundational infrastructure, decentralized applications (dApps), and innovative protocols within the blockchain space. A notable milestone for the firm was the announcement in 2021 of a dedicated $50 million fund aimed at supporting Web3 and blockchain projects globally. This substantial capital pool underscores their commitment to the sector and provides ample resources to back ambitious founders.
Sora Ventures boasts an extensive portfolio, having invested in over 100 projects since its inception. This broad investment activity reflects their proactive approach to ecosystem building and their belief in the long-term potential of decentralized technologies. While specific check sizes can vary based on the stage and needs of the startup, Sora Ventures typically deploys initial capital ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000, primarily targeting seed and early Series A rounds. Beyond capital, the firm actively supports its portfolio companies with strategic guidance, industry connections, and operational expertise, aiming to accelerate their development and market penetration within the complex blockchain landscape.
Investor Profile
Sora Ventures has backed more than 31 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Initial Coin Offering, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Hong Kong.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (58%)
- Initial Coin Offering (16%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Corporate Round (3%)
- Private Equity (3%)
- Series A (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (45%)
- Singapore (10%)
- Hong Kong (6%)
- Cayman Islands (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Taiwan (3%)
- Seychelles (3%)
- Australia (3%)
- Japan (3%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Bitcoin
- Information Technology
- Software
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Developer Platform
- Security
- Web3
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