Caladan
Overview
Caladan is a venture capital firm specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency investments. They focus on enhancing trading efficiency in the cryptocurrency markets by providing liquidity solutions, supporting exchanges and projects with continuous buy and sell orders, stabilizing prices, and increasing market depth. Their expertise spans across various digital assets and exchanges, both centralized and decentralized. Established in 2017, Caladan has been a pioneer in crypto market-making, powering over $50 billion in annual transactions across more than 1,000 assets. Their investment strategy encompasses a wide range of stages, from seed to pre-IPO, and they have a global geographical focus, including the United States, Singapore, and several other countries. The firm has a diverse portfolio, investing in sectors such as technology, financial services, blockchain, and software development. Caladan's approach combines quantitative trading with a deep understanding of blockchain technology, aiming to make digital asset markets more efficient and fair. They support exchanges, tokens, and institutional investors with on-exchange liquidity, DeFi expertise, treasury solutions, and investments. Their commitment to innovation and market efficiency has positioned them as a significant player in the venture capital landscape, particularly within the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.
Investment Focus
- Strong team with a proven track record
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Clear market differentiation
- Potential for significant growth
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Caladan
What sectors does Caladan invest in?
Caladan invests in Financial Services, Technology, Software, FinTech, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, and is based in Singapore. Caladan is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Caladan invest at?
Caladan backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Caladan invest in?
Caladan invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
Who are the partners at Caladan?
Team members listed for Caladan include Jip Keulen (Owner) and Matthew Kim (Co-Founder).
What companies has Caladan invested in?
Caladan's portfolio includes Monad, Variational and Headquarters.
How do I contact Caladan?
Caladan's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
