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The first ETH Munich hackathon co-hosted by Blockchain Founders Capital, TUM and TUM Venture Labs

The global Ethereum community gathered for a Munich hackathon to focus on real-life use cases and AI.

Aug 11, 2023

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5 mins

Portfolio

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

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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"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

Portfolio

Why we invested in Gameboard

Gameboard brings tabletop gaming into the digital world, opening up new possibilities for creators, publishers, players.

Feb 20, 2023

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5 mins

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Davos 2023 Expert Panel on "Digital Asset and Stablecoins Regulations"

Joanne Po of CoinDesk discusses the "R" word with four experts in the regulatory space and why identity matters.

Jan 19, 2023

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30 mins video

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

Why we invested in Recall

You read thirty articles every day but remember little? With Recall, you can build a second brain that truly lives up to its name.

Aug 9, 2024

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10 mins

Portfolio

Why we invested in OpenQ

In tech, all platforms strive for developer attention. OpenQ holds the key to this sometimes complicated relationship.

Jun 17, 2024

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5 mins

Portfolio

Why we invested in River

When your sales pitch turns into a famous angel investor, you know you've stumbled upon something groundbreaking.

Jun 26, 2024

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10 mins

Portfolio

Why we invested in Trever

CTOs of banks dread touching their core banking systems. So, how best to accommodate digital assets?

Jul 2, 2024

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10 mins

Portfolio

Why we invested in Funds on Chain

Using DLT in the fund industry will be seen as self-evident. But it takes mission-driven founders today to make it happen.

Dec 22, 2023

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5 mins

Insights

altii Workshop Presentation "Crypto Assets Mastery 2024" in Frankfurt (in German)

Our colleague Marcel talks about why crypto assets should be part of a well-diversified portfolio today.

Mar 14, 2024

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36 mins

Insights

ETHDenver 2024 Panel on "Investment Trends at the Intersection of Web3 and Sustainability"

Our colleague Ben talks about what type of founders he is looking for and why investors need to be honest about sustainability investments.

Feb 28, 2024

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42 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

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

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 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

Newsletters

Friends & Family Notebook #16

The Sputnik trauma is alive, Canadian Unified makes Saas AI-ready, Davos line-up inspires, and how Wall Street came to love Bitcoin.

Feb 9, 2025

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10 mins

Newsletters

Friends & Family Notebook #15

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

Newsletters

Friends & Family Notebook #14

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

Newsletters

Friends & Family Notebook #13

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 Notebook #12

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

Newsletters

Friends & Family Notebook #11

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