Cipholio Ventures
Overview
Cipholio Ventures is a research-driven investment firm specializing in cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain projects that have the potential to reshape trillion-dollar markets. Serving as a bridge to connect people, technology, and capital in the decentralized world, Cipholio aims to seek opportunities in Web3, DeFi, GameFi, Metaverse, and Layer 2 based on a deep understanding of the industry and data-driven decisions. Founded in July 2021, Cipholio Ventures has made 23 investments, with its most recent on April 8, 2025, when MetaEra raised a new funding round. The firm has also made 2 diversity investments, including a Series A investment in Boba Network on April 5, 2022. Their portfolio includes 21 companies, with notable investments in Gari Network, Good Crypto, Aquanee, IQ Protocol, Crema Finance, Mina Protocol, Alchemy Pay, Dexilion, DeSyn Protocol, Dora Factory, DAO Maker, Mintverse, NFTScan, and WOO Network. Cipholio Ventures operates as a Fund of Funds (FoF), focusing on identifying promising FoFs in the Web3 world. Their investment philosophy centers around fostering a better decentralized world by diligently selecting FoFs that align with their mission, ensuring that investments drive technological advancements and financial growth. The firm has co-invested with reputable ventures with various investment theses and ticket sizes, introducing partners to these ventures. Their management team is diverse, with alumni from leading educational institutions such as NYU, Columbia University, and GW University. In June 2023, Cipholio Ventures made a strategic investment in MetaEra, an Asia-based blockchain media platform and Web3 content ecosystem. This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies through global online and offline events and collaborative educational endeavors, showcasing the transformative power of blockchain technology and Web3. Cipholio Ventures' commitment to innovation and excellence in the Web3 investment landscape is underscored by its deep industry insights and robust financial backing, positioning the firm as a significant player in the evolving digital asset ecosystem.
Investment Focus
- Proficient, data-driven project teams in Web3, DeFi, GameFi, Metaverse, and Layer 2
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Cipholio Ventures invest in?
Cipholio Ventures invests in Financial Services, FinTech, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, GameFi and Metaverse, and is based in New York, United States. Cipholio Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Cipholio Ventures invest at?
Cipholio Ventures backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 3M - 25M.
Which regions does Cipholio Ventures invest in?
Cipholio Ventures invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
Who are the partners at Cipholio Ventures?
Team members listed for Cipholio Ventures include Jin Lin (Portfolio Management Director) and Eric X. (Founding Partner).
What companies has Cipholio Ventures invested in?
Cipholio Ventures's portfolio includes Dora Factory, IQ Protocol, Woo Network, Gari Network, Good Crypto, Aquanee, Crema Finance and Mina Protocol.
How do I contact Cipholio Ventures?
Cipholio Ventures'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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