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1kx

HQ · New York
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1kx provides targeted investments to help crypto projects grow ecosystems. They use research-driven, fundamentals-focused investing, hands-on support, and technical rigor. Category is venture capital for Web3, with a portfolio across consumer apps, infrastructure, middleware, and DAOs. Portfolio includes Arweave, Celestia, and Safe, highlighting emphasis on ecosystem-building and network effects. They operate globally with a diverse investor base and have empowered over 150 startups to scale.

Stage focus
Seed
Lead / follow
Can Lead
Specialization
Crypto / Web3
Generalist / Specialist

Specialist

Latest fund size

$75M

Latest fund vintage

2024


Investing team
  • Christopher Heymann, Founding PartnerChristopher HeymannFounding Partner
  • David Alemany, Research AnalystDavid AlemanyResearch Analyst
  • Lasse Clausen, Founding PartnerLasse ClausenFounding Partner
  • Nichanan Kesonpat, Research PrincipalNichanan KesonpatResearch Principal
  • Peter Pan, Research PartnerPeter PanResearch Partner
  • Wei Dai, Research PartnerWei DaiResearch Partner
How to reach them

team@1kx.capital


Notable investments

Solana, Polkadot, Matter Labs (zkSync), Safe, Pudgy Penguins, Arweave, Nexus Mutual, Rocket Pool, The Sandbox, Superstate

Sources
1kx.capital ↗1kx.capital/thesis ↗1kx.capital/team ↗1kx.capital/portfolio ↗1kx.capital/writing ↗vcsheet.com/fund/1kx ↗

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