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Key people at Neoclassic.
Neoclassic was founded in 2024 by Michael Bucella (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and steve lee (Co-Founder & Managing Partner).
Neoclassic Capital is a global investment firm specializing in web3, blockchain technology, and digital assets. It leverages partners’ traditional finance and crypto expertise to bridge critical divides: East/West, institutions/crypto, and private/public markets. The firm targets high-impact founders, optimizing investor outcomes in dynamic technology sectors.
Founded in 2024 by Michael Bucella and Steve Lee, Neoclassic Capital arose from a clear need for specialized capital in nascent web3. Bucella brings extensive North American traditional finance experience; Lee offers decades of Eastern and Western financial market expertise. Their combined institutional and early crypto investing backgrounds formed the core insight.
Neoclassic Capital serves founders, investors, and partners globally, providing strategic capital and guidance to promising web3 and blockchain ventures. Its vision is to accelerate the decentralized internet’s growth and maturation. The firm aims to be a pivotal connector, fostering innovation in the evolving digital economy.
Key people at Neoclassic.
Neoclassic was founded in 2024 by Michael Bucella (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and steve lee (Co-Founder & Managing Partner).
Neoclassic has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.1M Seed in Nad.fun in November 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Nad.fun | $1.1M Seed | Neoclassic | — |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Plural Energy | $7.1M Seed | Caitlin Pintavorn | Maven 11, Volt Capital |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Aria Protocol Labs | $15.0M Seed | — | Accel, ADA Ventures, C2 Investment, Hashed, OODA Ventures, Paladin Capital Group, Bradley Horowitz, Charlie Songhurst, Christian Faes, Ivan Mazour, Mandeep Singh, Polychain Capital, Seung Yoon LEE |
| Jun 7, 2024 | XOCIETY | $7.5M Series A | Seojoon KIM, Greg Siourounis | BIG Brain Holdings, Krafton, Spartan |