Backing the next era of crypto builders

We invest globally in crypto and web3 founders from pre-seed to seed, across equity and tokens.

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We are location and structure agnostic, meaning we invest in equity and tokens in projects around the world

Our fund GP is a web3 and crypto native having worked full time in crypto since 2017 - we provide deep insights and global networks

We invest in Pre-Seed to Series A rounds and will be your early users providing meaningful feedback

Who we’ve backed

Easy
Poof
interstate
flywheel
makina
Rilla
Layer3
Easy
Poof
interstate
flywheel
makina
Rilla
Layer3
Immersve
EarnOS
Sablier
Conduct
Lasertaz
inshallah
Opacity
Unofficial
Syndicate
Ribbon
Immersve
EarnOS
Sablier
Conduct
Lasertaz
inshallah
Opacity
Unofficial
Syndicate
Ribbon

We invest in founders focussed on fundamentals: real users, real distribution, and compounding moats.

We back technical, mission-driven teams building primitives and products that make crypto useful for the next billion users.
Decentralisation compounds where it reduces friction for creators, consumers, and developers
Infrastructure maturity unlocks consumer experiences: wallets, on/off-ramps, scalable chains
Sustainable token design aligns users, builders, and long-term value creation
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Infrastructure

Core protocols, L1/L2, security, data, privacy, dev tools.

Finance

Stablecoins, exchanges, custody, credit, on/off-ramps.

Applications

Consumer, creator tools, social, gaming, culture.

B2B / Enablers

Compliance, risk, analytics, enterprise integrations.

Who we've backed so far: 

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Syndicate

Building the infrastructure to power the next wave of web3 platforms and products at scale
Infrastructure
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Exited - acquired

Ribbon

A modern professional social network and AI powered recruiting platform.
Applications
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Exited - acquired

Immersve

Immersve is a decentralised protocol that brings crypto wealth to the real world
Finance
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Exited - acquired

Sablier

Sablier is building the infrastructure for money streaming and token distribution
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Exited - acquired

Layer3

Layer3 is a platform for onchain value distribution serving crypto users, networks, protocols, and dApps
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Exited - acquired

Unofficial

Unofficial is a composable social and marketplace company focused on decentralised social
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Exited - acquired

Rilla

Rilla is a video streaming infrastructure aiming to reduce the cost of content serving by up to 90%.
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Exited - acquired

Opacity

Opacity is a zero-knowledge proof protocol for proving anything without revealing the details
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Exited - acquired

inshAllah

inshAllah Network is a crypto protocol suite tailor made for MENA & SEA regions
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Exited - acquired

EarnOS

EarnOS is changing the way advertising occurs with real rewards from brands for your unique value
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Exited - acquired

Lasertaz

Lasertaz is an AI and blockchain enabled platform to streamline rent collection & property management
B2B / Enablers
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Exited - acquired

Level

lvlUSD is the first stablecoin backed by restaked dollar tokens
Finance
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Exited - acquired

Interstate

Instant transaction confirmations on Ethereum
Infrastructure
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Exited - acquired

t2

A launchpad for storytellers, brands, and newsletters where creators and fans co-create
Applications
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Exited - acquired

Makina

An open health network turning vitals into value, powered by a custom wearable
Applications
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Exited - acquired

Flywheel

A word-of-mouth marketing platform powered by zkTLS
B2B / Enablers
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Exited - acquired

Poof

Launch a decentralised App in minutes using natural language
Infrastructure
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Exited - acquired

Easy

Next-gen payments solutions powered by stablecoins
B2B / Enablers
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Exited - acquired

Conduct

Cryptos payment layer for the mobile world, secured by Bitcoin
Applications
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Exited - acquired

Rollfi

A payroll platform that makes it easy for large financial institutions to offer payroll as a product to their customers
B2B / Enablers
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Testimonials

“Nawaz understood our vision instantly, asked founder-level questions, and offered help before we even asked. He felt like a true partner from day one”
Dave Vu
Co-Founder - Ribbon
“Nawaz was the only NZ VC who saw the opportunity early and leaned in. He brought global perspective, sharp conviction, and real support from day one.”
Hal Smith Stevens
Co-Founder - Rilla

Meet the Partner

Nawaz Ahmed
General Partner
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