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Why we invested in biddz

biddz connects artists & fans to foster the journey of musicians and to create a unique community experience for fans.

Jun 7, 2023

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5 mins

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Friends & Family Newsletter May 2023

Dinner & Wine in Neustadt, Talentir portfolio update, phases of startups, blockchain not crypto article recommendation.

May 21, 2023

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10 min

Portfolio

Why we invested in Talentir

Talentir is the first platform to turn YouTube videos into tradable assets, empowering artists to rethink monetization.

Apr 20, 2023

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5 mins

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Friends & Family Newsletter Apr 2023

German Aufbruchstimmung, CAC2023A, a chat with Christoph Jentzsch, Proof portfolio update, Konvoy newsletter.

Apr 10, 2023

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10 min

Insights

"Predicting the Future of Crypto Assets" Panel at the Crypto Asset Conference CAC23A

We asked our panel members for a controversial discussion and that's what we had. What are the Web3 killer use cases?

Mar 30, 2023

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28 mins video

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Friends & Family Newsletter Mar 2023

First fund closing completed, Davos 2023, Gameboard and The Mirror portfolio updates and a reading recommendation.

Mar 6, 2023

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10 min

Portfolio

Why we invested in Level

Stablecoins like Tether and USDC have become essential for crypto markets. However, they often lack the ability to generate significant returns for holders.

Dec 11, 2024

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10 mins

Portfolio

Why we invested in Bayesline

What if financial risk assessments took seconds, not days? These guys are rewriting the rules of risk management in times of AI.

Nov 19, 2024

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10 mins

Portfolio

10 Fragen an Volker Braunberger, Gründer und CEO von Funds on Chain

Wir trafen in Frankfurt Volker Braunberger und haben ihn gefragt, wie Funds on Chain die Fonds Branche für die Zukunft fit machen will.

Oct 24, 2024

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15 mins

Portfolio

Jason Calacanis and Sankari Nair talk about how you can hack your productivity

How individual and organisations can create a personalized knowledge base that is so much better than anything else on the market.

Sep 18, 2024

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42 mins

Portfolio

Discover the Future of Film and TV with KINO

Our co-investor ARK Invest recently met with the founders of our portfolio company, KINO, to discuss the future of film and television.

Sep 2, 2024

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51 mins

Portfolio

Jason Calacanis and Rae Lambert talk about community management

How online brands can use in-person meetups to scale their audience and earn more money.

Aug 15, 2024

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25 mins

Insights

Beyond Theory

Philipp Sandner, researcher, community organizer, investor, and co-founder of Blockchain Founders Capital, died on January 16, 2024, aged 43.

Feb 1, 2024

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10 mins

Insights

Fireside Chat with Yat Siu at the Davos 2024 Web3 Investor Gathering

Wolfgang sits down with Yat Siu for a very personal chat about his journey from Vienna to Hong Kong.

Jan 16, 2024

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20 mins

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Fireside Chat with Anthony Scaramucci at the Davos 2024 Web3 Investor Gathering

Gaurav Dubey finds out why Anthony is having the time of his life. Spoiler alert: Bitcoin ETFs could have something to do with it.

Jan 16, 2024

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21 mins

Insights

Davos 2024 Expert Panel on the "Intersection of AI & Blockchain"

Scott Cunningham ponders the question of how blockchains can scale trust when AI scales content.

Jan 16, 2024

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27 mins

Insights

Davos 2024 Expert Panel on "Digital Assets and Stablecoin Regulations"

Michael Casey discusses what it takes for stablecoins to become successful.

Jan 16, 2024

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23 mins

Insights

Davos 2024 Expert Panel on "Venture Capital beyond 2024"

Ben discusses how venture capital will continue to evolve in crypto.

Jan 16, 2024

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25 mins

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Friends & Family Newsletter December 2024

Why the world needs more crazy people building against all odds and why 18th century philosophers are relevant for AI.

Dec 17, 2024

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10 mins

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Friends & Family Newsletter October 2024

Why putting your money where your mouth is doesn’t always work, how to make fewer mistakes when picking founders, and why inflection points change everything.

Oct 27, 2024

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10 mins

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Friends & Family Newsletter September 2024

What fiber optic cables can teach us about crypto and AI agents, why our investment in Recall is a huge time saver, Token2049 Singapore, and why we invest in things nobody cares about.

Sep 15, 2024

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10 mins

Newsletters

Friends & Family Newsletter July-August 2024

From the first solar panel in 1883 to today's AI investments, timing is everything. Explore Trever's solution for digital assets and discover the wisdom of Naval Ravikant.

Jul 29, 2024

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10 mins

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Friends & Family Newsletter June 2024

Europe's tribes flocking to Germany, we score three goals, developer relations, community management, hockey sticks and a Telegram interview with a wallet.

Jun 26, 2024

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10 mins

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Friends & Family Newsletter May 2024

Be kind to your AI robot, don't bet against Sam, bringing people together and what strategies it takes in times of headwind.

May 14, 2024

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5 mins