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AU21 Capital

San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Asia; Europe · Website

Thesis

Back the most brilliant founders expanding blockchain and Web3 frontiers. Hybrid venture and hedge fund model enables flexible capital deployment. Partner deeply with exceptional teams to bring transformative blockchain projects to market with exchange partnerships and market access.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in pure trading/speculation without fundamental technology. Avoid teams without clear founder-investor alignment. Not suited for projects lacking strong blockchain fundamentals or vision.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

CG

Chandler Guo

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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KW

Kenzi Wang

General PartnerCo-Founder & General Partner

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DN

David Namdar

PrincipalVice President

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AN

Alexi Nedeltchev

PrincipalPrincipal

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KL

Kevin Leu

PrincipalPrincipal

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Portfolio

AstarEnterprise Software

Astar is a collective driving web3 adoption by connecting people through blockchain technology, business innovation, decentralized applications, and seamless digital experiences.

Sky Mavis (Axie Infinity)

Sky Mavis is the company behind Axie Infinity, a blockchain-based game where players collect and battle creatures called Axies. The company operates its own blockchain platform, Ronin, which supports the game's infrastructure and economy.

InjectiveEnterprise Software

Injective is a fast Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for DeFi and finance applications, offering pre-built modules and a unique MultiVM architecture to facilitate seamless development and integration of financial applications.

MarlinDeveloper Tools Infra

Marlin is a verifiable computing protocol featuring TEE and ZK-based coprocessors to delegate complex workloads over a decentralized cloud.

CereDeveloper Tools Infra

Cere Network provides decentralized data infrastructure designed for the AI era, enabling secure, automated, and sovereign data clusters that facilitate real-time data processing and AI integration.

CovalentDeveloper Tools Infra

Covalent provides modular infrastructure for AI and agents, enabling developers to build onchain applications with ease through its SpeedRun platform and extensive blockchain data support.

Casper LabsEnterprise Software

Casper Labs develops the Casper Network, an enterprise blockchain platform designed for secure and scalable decentralized applications.

SerumFintech Payments

Serum is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Solana blockchain, providing fast and low-cost trading solutions. It supports a wide range of trading functionalities and allows developers to build on its ecosystem.

FantomEnterprise Software

Fantom is a highly scalable blockchain ecosystem that focuses on decentralizing finance, gaming, and digital ownership through NFTs. It provides a smart contract platform and tools for developers to build decentralized applications (dApps).

HarmonyManufacturing Industrial

Harmony offers AI automation for manufacturing, helping to streamline production and reduce costs. The company focuses on modernizing factories with AI-driven solutions, employing AI agents to automate workflows without constant human intervention.

IoTeXEnterprise Software

IoTeX is a blockchain platform that focuses on building an open ecosystem for physical intelligence, transforming data from physical machine networks into collective intelligence that powers the next generation of AI.

Coin98Fintech Payments

Coin98 is a multi-chain wallet that provides users with a secure and easy way to manage their crypto assets, access decentralized applications (dApps), and participate in the Web3 ecosystem. It offers features like real-time AI protection, a creator program for content generation, and various payment solutions.

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Research briefRead more
AU21 Capital Research Overview AU21 Capital is a hybrid venture capital and hedge fund dedicated to backing the most brilliant founders in blockchain and AI. Founded in 2017 by Chandler Guo and Kenzi Wang, AU21 Capital has established itself as a leading blockchain investment firm with decades of combined executive and operational experience at industry titans including Huobi and Galaxy Digital. T

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