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Chainforest

New York, NY · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

Web3 moves too fast for traditional VC partnerships to keep up. By leveraging a community of 400+ exceptional web3 operators (Rainmakers), we have superior access to deal flow, due diligence insights, and operational support for portfolio companies. We back technical founders with web3 experience who focus on the application layer and can disrupt $10B+ markets.

Likely not a fit for

No consumer apps without blockchain necessity, no gambling/casino projects, no non-technical founding teams, no pure infrastructure plays without end-user applications

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

AW

Alex Wettermann

Team Member · Primary contact

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KC

Kevin Chou

General PartnerManaging Partner

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MV

Mahesh Vellanki

General PartnerManaging Partner

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AM

Amit Mukherjee

General PartnerFounder (2022-2023)

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Portfolio

SteloFintech Payments

Stelo.xyz is a Riecoin mining pool based in Switzerland, offering registration and supporting Bitcoin and Riecoin. It does not engage in Web3 or racing.

TholosSecurity Cyber

Tholos offers a self-custodial multi-signature wallet solution designed for teams managing digital assets. By utilizing distributed key generation and a unified dashboard, Tholos enables organizations to securely manage their treasury without relying on third-party custodians, ensuring full control over their assets.

HedsMedia Entertainment

A cultural hub focused on highlighting forward-thinking DJs & music producers through events, fashion, short-form series, record label releases, and more.

AutoVerseEnterprise Software

AutoVerse provides an integrated, cloud-based AI-powered platform that offers multiple services for the auto service industry that will transform it through digitalization, industry integration, automation, and security.

MagnaManufacturing Industrial

Magna International is a global automotive supplier that designs, engineers, and manufactures a wide range of automotive systems, assemblies, modules, and components, and offers complete vehicle manufacturing.

ArkiveEcommerce Marketplaces

Arkive.io is a registered domain that may still be available for purchase. It is currently listed for sale through GoDaddy.

UtopiaEcommerce Marketplaces

Utopia is a premium domain name for sale, offering secure transactions and leasing options.

Syndicate.ioDeveloper Tools Infra

Syndicate is infrastructure for building and scaling appchains with programmable onchain sequencers, providing control over network, sequencer, and economy.

StationEcommerce Marketplaces

Station.xyz is a domain currently listed for sale with various payment options available.

ZestworldEnterprise Software

Zestworld provides AI-driven solutions for script coverage and enterprise needs, helping creators and studios maximize their creative works.

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Chainforest Research Investment Thesis Chainforest is a first-check web3 venture capital firm that leverages community-driven intelligence to identify and support early-stage blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. Founded in October 2022 by Amit Mukherjee (former NEA partner) and now led by managing partners Kevin Chou and Mahesh Vellanki, the firm represents a pioneering community-native VC mode

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