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§ Venture Capital · USA
Venture capital arm investing in early-stage Web3 startups (Seed/Series A) focused on gaming, NFTs, DeFi, infrastructure.
Founded in 2021 by Managing Director Bobby Bao, the Hong Kong-based venture fund operates as Crypto.com Capital. The firm invests in early-stage Web3 startups through both token and equity funding rounds, targeting Seed and Series A stages with a dedicated founders-first approach. Operating with a $500 million fund, the organization writes initial checks ranging from $100,000 to $3 million for Seed rounds and up to $10 million for Series A investments. It focuses heavily on decentralized finance, infrastructure, gaming, and non-fungible tokens, providing portfolio companies with priority launch access to its parent company's exchange platform of over 50 million global users. The firm has built a robust portfolio of 67 active companies, frequently co-investing alongside Animoca Ventures and Gate Ventures to back recognizable industry names such as WOO Network, Pendle, and Heroes of Mavia.
Key people at Crypto.com Capital.
Crypto.com Capital has 10 tracked investments across 10 companies. The latest tracked deal is $5.0M Seed in D3 in September 2023.
Key people at Crypto.com Capital.
Crypto.com Capital is the venture capital arm of Crypto.com, focused on investing in early-stage crypto and Web3 startups, primarily at Seed and Series A rounds. With a dedicated fund size of approximately $500 million, it aims to accelerate the growth of innovative blockchain companies by providing not only capital but also strategic support, access to Crypto.com’s extensive user base of over 10 million, and a reputable lead investor status. The firm’s investment philosophy centers on long-term partnerships with founders across all sectors of the cryptocurrency industry, emphasizing a "founders first" approach that leverages Crypto.com’s institutional network, liquidity, and operating expertise to help startups scale rapidly[1][2].
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Crypto.com Capital is led by Bobby Bao, co-founder of Crypto.com and a seasoned investment banker recognized as a Forbes Asia 30 under 30 leader. The venture arm evolved alongside Crypto.com’s broader mission to accelerate the world’s transition to cryptocurrency by supporting the next generation of Web3 companies. Its early focus has been on seed rounds with cheque sizes from $100k to $3 million and Series A rounds from $3 million to $10 million, targeting startups that can benefit from priority launch access on Crypto.com’s platform and the firm’s global reach[1][2][6].
Crypto.com Capital rides the wave of the expanding Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, capitalizing on the growing mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. The timing is critical as regulatory clarity improves globally and institutional interest in crypto assets surges. By investing early in promising startups, Crypto.com Capital helps shape the infrastructure and applications that will define the future of finance, digital identity, NFTs, and decentralized governance. Its integration with Crypto.com’s platform amplifies its influence, enabling startups to reach millions of users quickly and helping to mainstream crypto adoption[2][4].
Looking ahead, Crypto.com Capital is poised to deepen its impact by expanding its portfolio across emerging Web3 verticals such as decentralized finance, gaming, NFTs, and infrastructure layers. Trends like regulatory maturation, cross-chain interoperability, and increasing institutional participation will shape its investment strategy. As Crypto.com continues to grow its global footprint and regulatory compliance, Crypto.com Capital’s role as a strategic partner for crypto startups will likely strengthen, potentially making it a cornerstone investor in the next generation of blockchain innovation.
By combining substantial capital, a robust ecosystem, and a founder-centric approach, Crypto.com Capital is well-positioned to accelerate the development of the crypto industry and help realize Crypto.com’s vision of "Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™"[2][6].
