Red Beard Ventures
Brooklyn, New York · Invests in Global; US · Website
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🔒 $•• – $••Thesis
Drive mass adoption of crypto and Web3 through investments in companies with strong tokenomics and utility design. Leverage ecosystem of 3,000+ LPs and 25,000+ gaming community to provide portfolio companies instant network effects and user acquisition.
Likely not a fit for
Traditional fintech without blockchain components; projects without clear tokenomics or community focus; non-founder led teams without Web3 expertise
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Preferred
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
6 contacts on file
Portfolio
3Box Labs creates software that advances a more open, safe, and composable web, focusing on decentralized identity and open data through their Ceramic network.
3DOS is building the world's largest decentralized on-demand manufacturing network, allowing anyone to upload a design, receive royalties, and have it made anywhere in the world using 3D printing technology. The platform democratizes manufacturing by enabling global production without inventory or upfront costs, leveraging blockchain for secure royalty protection and decentralized infrastructure.
Agoric is an orchestration platform for Web3, enabling seamless multi-chain applications and programmable capital allocation through its flagship product, Ymax.
Airstack is a SocialFi company focused on enhancing social interactions through blockchain technology, particularly in the Farcaster network.
AKKO provides device insurance that covers a wide range of electronics and personal items, offering customizable plans for consumers and businesses to protect against damage, theft, and loss.
Alethea AI is pioneering the Agentic AI movement, focusing on the intersection of AI and blockchain technology. They have developed intelligent NFTs (iNFTs) and are building decentralized AI systems for various applications, including education and marketing.
Alexandria Labs focuses on creating a platform for owning digital books, offering limited edition collectible e-books and audiobooks that are permanent and censorship-resistant. The platform empowers authors and publishers by ensuring they retain control over their content and receive larger royalties.
Alto's self-directed IRA platform enables investors to diversify their retirement portfolios with alternative assets like private equity, venture capital, cryptocurrency, real estate, and more.
RedZone builds ruggedized, connected portable medical equipment for frontline emergency response teams, transforming outdated hardware into a modern, data-driven infrastructure. Their connected medical data platform enables real-time patient monitoring and equipment readiness, targeting military, EMS, and federal incident preparedness.
AngelList is a platform that connects startups with investors and job seekers, facilitating fundraising and recruitment in the startup ecosystem. It provides tools for startups to manage their fundraising process and for investors to discover and invest in promising companies.
Atlas Reality, Inc. has built a platform that digitally recreates the real world and transforms the digital layer into something that can be owned, improved and traded.
Atmos Labs is the creator of Planet Atmos, an immersive online gaming platform that combines high-stakes competition with dynamic spectator experiences. It features action-packed gameplay, skill-based racing, and community engagement.
Recent activity
- Oct 2025
LAB
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