1kx
Overview
1kx is a global investment firm specializing in blockchain technologies. They focus on early-stage investments in blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, aiming to bring the best possible version of a decentralized future to life. Their expertise lies in network building, supporting exceptional founders in bootstrapping token networks. They provide hands-on advisory services for the creation, design, and iteration of token models, striving to help innovative ideas in Web3 achieve growth and economic sustainability. Their investment strategy encompasses three main areas: consumer crypto applications, middleware, and infrastructure. In the realm of consumer crypto applications, they invest in sectors such as gaming, social media, creator economy, prediction markets, and trading platforms. For middleware, their focus includes wallet infrastructure, developer tools, chain abstraction, staking, interoperability, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN). In infrastructure, they invest in blockchain technologies, scalability solutions, and verifiable compute. 1kx has a strong track record of leading and co-leading investments, with 85% of their deals falling into these categories. They have invested in over 110 portfolio companies, including notable projects like Gnosis, Arweave, Balancer, Matter Labs, NEAR Protocol, 1inch, and Aave. Their approach emphasizes a collaborative, operator-led investment style, blending deep industry insights with strategic guidance to foster innovation and maintain a contrarian approach to market trends.
Investment Focus
- Innovative blockchain and cryptocurrency projects with strong potential for disrupting traditional finance and technology landscapes
- Exceptional founders with a focus on ecosystem growth and decentralized networks
- Projects in consumer crypto applications, middleware, and infrastructure sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does 1kx invest in?
1kx invests in Financial Services, Technology, Infrastructure, Finance, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, and is based in New York, United States. 1kx is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does 1kx invest at?
1kx backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Series A, writing cheques of 2M - 8M.
Which regions does 1kx invest in?
1kx invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
Who are the partners at 1kx?
Team members listed for 1kx include Lasse Clausen (Founding Partner) and Henry Brodie (Operating Partner & COO).
What companies has 1kx invested in?
1kx's portfolio includes Near Protocol, Aave, Arweave, 1inch, Matter Labs, Gnosis and Balancer.
How do I contact 1kx?
1kx's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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