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Shima Capital

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

Thesis

Support disruptive web3 and blockchain companies with operational expertise and tokenomics guidance

Likely not a fit for

Traditional finance, non-blockchain companies, late-stage without innovation focus

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Assets under mgmt
$200M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

YG

Yida Gao

General PartnerManaging General Partner (Stepped Down) · Primary contact

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Alex Wettermann

Head of Gaming

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CA

Cory A. Ross

Platform & OpsHead of Marketing and Communication

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SM

Sean Murphy

Platform & OpsHead of Talent

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NM

Nick Metzler

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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MC

Michael Curcio

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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Portfolio

Auto LegendsGaming

Auto Legends is revolutionizing the racing game genre with its free-to-play, cross-platform game that combines wagering, community-centric social play, and authentic car influencer partnerships. The game allows players to collect, own, and trade cars, enhancing engagement and fostering entrepreneurship among players.

BitbrawlFintech Payments

BitBrawl is the world's first dedicated Layer-3 blockchain for AI data monetization, connecting AI models with blockchain technology for secure and scalable data monetization.

BlocklordsGaming

Blocklords is a Web3 strategy game developed by MetaKing Studios that allows players to forge alliances and shape their own legacy.

ComethFintech Payments

Cometh provides DeFi infrastructure for businesses, offering a single API for custody, staking, trading, and payments with a focus on compliance and security.

0vix
AffineEnterprise Software

AFFiNE is an all-in-one knowledge operating system that integrates documents, whiteboards, and databases into a unified workspace, enabling users to write, draw, and plan collaboratively while ensuring data privacy.

AlluoFintech Payments

Alluo enables users to save, spend, borrow, and invest with a single app, aiming to make finance borderless and accessible to everyone, regardless of location.

Archimedes
Artela
BerachainEnterprise Software

Berachain is a high-performance EVM-compatible blockchain built on Proof-of-Liquidity consensus. Proof-of-Liquidity is a novel consensus mechanism that aims to align network incentives, creating strong synergy between Berachain validators and the ecosystem of projects.

BlockVisionDeveloper Tools Infra

BlockVision is a leading provider of next-gen data infrastructure and enterprise solutions for the blockchain available on EVMs and Sui, specializing in explorer service, RPC nodes, indexing APIs and validator service.

DSCVRMedia Entertainment

DSCVR is a decentralized social content aggregation platform that empowers users to control the content and governance of the platform itself, leveraging AI and Web3 technologies.

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Research briefRead more
Shima Capital Research CRITICAL: Firm Status and Legal Issues As of December 2025, Shima Capital is initiating an orderly wind-down following SEC fraud allegations. Founder Yida Gao has stepped down as Managing General Partner. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit (November 25, 2025) alleging that Gao and Shima Capital defrauded investors of approximately $170 million. The core a

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