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Red Beard Ventures

Brooklyn, New York · Invests in Global; US · Website

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

DA

Drew Austin

General PartnerFounding Partner · Primary contact

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Elana Dickman

PartnerPartner

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JH

Joshua Howard

AssociateAssociate

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RT

Roman Tirone

Director of Business Development

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LA

Lauren Adelman

Platform & OpsChief of Staff

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DG

Deep Gujral

Platform & OpsChief Financial Officer

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Portfolio

3Box LabsDeveloper Tools Infra

3Box Labs creates software that advances a more open, safe, and composable web, focusing on decentralized identity and open data through their Ceramic network.

3DOSManufacturing Industrial

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.

AgoricEnterprise Software

Agoric is an orchestration platform for Web3, enabling seamless multi-chain applications and programmable capital allocation through its flagship product, Ymax.

AirstackMarketing Adtech

Airstack is a SocialFi company focused on enhancing social interactions through blockchain technology, particularly in the Farcaster network.

AKKOInsurance

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 AIEnterprise Software

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 LabsMedia Entertainment

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.

AltoFintech Payments

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.

AndurilAerospace Defense

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

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 RealityGaming

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 LabsGaming

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.

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Red Beard Ventures Research Investment Thesis Red Beard Ventures is a Web3-native venture capital firm with a clear mission: to drive mass adoption of cryptocurrency and Web3 technology. The fund invests across the full spectrum of blockchain-based companies, with a particular focus on companies with strong tokenomics and utility design. The firm operates at the intersection of crypto capital and

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