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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

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Friends & Family Newsletter Dec 2023

How Sam Altman kills a hundred startups every time he speaks, why KINO is getting Hollywood excited, and a great addition to the BFC team.

Dec 18, 2023

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10 min

Portfolio

Why we invested in KINO

A movie producer and a securities lawyer have teamed up to tackle a Hollywood-sized problem: the balance of power.

Nov 13, 2023

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10 mins

Insights

Podcast with Philipp Sandner, Host of the Block52 Series

In this episode we talk about mission-driven founders, startup capital efficiency and how the venture capital model is changing.

Oct 30, 2023

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20 min

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Friends & Family Newsletter Oct 2023

The importance of protocols, Token2049 Singapore, CAC23B with Funds on Chain, AI-assisted coding, Tech-Optimist Manifesto.

Oct 25, 2023

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10 min

Insights

"What is the Most Promising Way to Invest in the Web3 Revolution?" - Panel at the CAC23B

This panel, lead by Wolfgang, discusses alternative investment options in the crypto space with four experts.

Oct 18, 2023

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35 min

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

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

Portfolio

Why we invested in The Mirror

The Mirror has the right setup, team, and timing to become for gaming what YouTube has become for entertainment.

Dec 14, 2022

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5 mins

Portfolio

Why we invested in Novum

No ad tech middlemen. Full privacy. No cookies. 100% accurate first-party data. 99.9999% less CO2 emissions. Book a trial.

Jul 3, 2022

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5 mins

Portfolio

Why we invested in NFTically

NFTs have seen steep growth in popularity and use cases recently. Now it's time to make them useful. Enter NFTically.

Jun 15, 2022

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5 mins

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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Keynote by Wolfgang Männel at the Davos 2023 Web3 Investor Gathering

Why the worst in crypto frauds may yet to come in 2023 and why exceptional founders is all that matters.

Jan 19, 2023

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8 mins video

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Keynote by Anthony Scaramucci at the Davos 2023 Web3 Investor Gathering

What happens behind the scenes in crypto regulation and why he couldn't be more optimistic about blockchain.

Jan 19, 2023

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8 mins video

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Davos 2023 Expert Panel on "What to expect of Web3 Venture Capital Investing in 2023?"

Four top Web3 venture capital investors from all corners of the earth got together and talked about what the future holds.

Jan 19, 2023

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35 mins video

Insights

Davos 2023 Expert Panel on "Gaming, Metaverse & NFTs"

Our own Gaming specialist Ben Horvath got to interview four most remarkable founders in the Web3 gaming space.

Jan 19, 2023

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30 mins video

Insights

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

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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

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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