1kx Ventures

1kx Ventures is a global investment firm specializing in blockchain technologies. Founded in 2018 by tech entrepreneurs Lasse Clausen and Chris Heymann, the firm is driven by a mission to support the builders shaping the future of blockchain technology. As one of the top-performing and most institutionalized funds across every vertical of the blockchain space, 1kx partners with a diverse global investor base, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, endowments, foundations, fund of funds, corporations, and family offices. Renowned for its hands-on approach, deep technical expertise, and unwavering long-term commitment to founders, 1kx has empowered over 150 visionary startups to scale transformative projects while delivering outstanding returns for its investors. The firm's investment strategy focuses on early-stage blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, emphasizing decentralized finance and Web3 technologies. 1kx Ventures specializes in three key areas: consumer crypto applications, middleware, and infrastructure. Their portfolio includes investments in sectors such as DeFi, NFTFi, infrastructure, digital media, and gaming. Geographically, 1kx operates globally, investing primarily in seed and early-stage ventures to foster community-driven, decentralized networks with significant economic potential. 1kx Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance to its portfolio companies. The firm supports founders from seed ($2 million–$3 million) to Series A ($5 million–$8 million) as a lead investor and also through liquid positions ($5 million+) in tokens they believe in long term. 85% of their deals are as leads or co-leads. Their team consists of technical operators, tokenomic model designers, and strategic visionaries, each with a solid track record in the crypto space. Beyond offering strategic guidance, the team is hands-on in supporting portfolio companies at the after-investment stages, and not afraid of getting involved in various aspects of the project development. From community coordination and ecosystem building to launching entire go-to-market subDAOs, the fund's team is committed to achieving success alongside the portfolio partners. 1kx Ventures has a strong track record in the blockchain investment space, with a portfolio that includes over 150 startups. Their investments span various sectors, including DeFi, NFTFi, infrastructure, digital media, and gaming. The firm is recognized for its deep technical expertise and long-term commitment to founders, empowering visionary startups to scale transformative projects while delivering outstanding returns for its investors.

Early-stage blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, Focus on decentralized finance and Web3 technologies, Consumer crypto applications, middleware, and infrastructure sectors, Seed to Series A funding stages, Global geographical focus