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WOO Ventures operates as the strategic investment arm of WOO Network, partnering with early-stage crypto projects and ecosystems. It deploys capital via token swaps, exchanging project assets for WOO tokens to align incentives. 50% of investment returns are distributed directly to WOO token holders, reinforcing network value.
Co-founded in 2019 by Jack Tan and Mark Pimentel, WOO Network emerged from their experience at Kronos Research, a quantitative trading firm. Their insight identified a pressing need for deep liquidity across digital asset markets. This led to a comprehensive network, with WOO Ventures fostering broad ecosystem growth.
WOO Ventures targets promising ventures across the blockchain and DeFi landscape, including decentralized exchanges and infrastructure. It supports its portfolio with strategic advice, integrates projects into WOO Network for liquidity, and facilitates listings on WOO X. The firm's vision is to expand WOO Network's influence across the global cryptocurrency ecosystem.
WOO Ventures has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in Mizar in March 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2022 | Mizar | $3.0M Seed | Kalin Metodiev | David Post, Dean Thomas, AU21 Capital, Evolve Capital, Gate Labs, HTX Ventures, Kairon Labs, KuCoin Ventures, Mexc, NFT Tech, Shima Capital, Spark Digital Capital, Stakely VC, Tenzor Capital |
