CV VC

We power the next wave of Deep Tech innovation by investing in outstanding founders and emerging fund managers. At Signature Ventures, we focus on early-stage companies in Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technology, and Web3 technology. We're particularly interested in those building the infrastructure for the next generation of the internet - systems that are open, secure, and privacy-centered. Founded in 2019 and based in Germany, we invest globally with a particular focus on European startups from Pre-Seed to Series A. Our team understands that transformative change happens at the intersection of science, engineering, and imagination. We don't just write checks - we work alongside our portfolio companies, helping them navigate the complex landscape of decentralized technologies and build meaningful solutions that have lasting impact.

CV VC is an early-stage venture capital investor with a focus on global startups that build solutions using blockchain technology. Crypto Valley Venture Capital, better known as CV VC, originated in 2016 and was officially founded in 2018. Accelerate Our mission is to identify the most promising minds, disruptors, pioneers, and mavericks alike that have successfully untapped the potential that blockchain offers. We understand that it takes courage to launch a startup, but we know that it takes bravery and conviction to launch a blockchain startup. CV VC invests in Blockchain because it is more than just a technology. CV VC is among the founding fathers of the Swiss Crypto Valley and our resources and network offer the necessary firepower to identify, incubate, and accelerate the journey of any blockchain start-up. Switzerland provides the perfect combination of leadership, forward-thinking, and the world’s most progressive regulation, which ensures a hospitable environment that encourages invention and transformation. The world's blockchain-specific disruptors From our home in the heart of Crypto Valley, Zug, Switzerland, and from our international ecosystem hubs, we are identifying and accelerating the world's blockchain-specific disruptors. Why Blockchain? Change is the only constant, and through circumstance comes evolution. Blockchain is without a doubt, the foundation step in the evolution of the internet to Web3. The world, the way it records things, and the way it is organized, is changing for the better. The new technological age is upon us, and as a society, we are well on our way to embracing the fourth industrial revolution. It is undeniable that blockchain technology is reshaping the world, and its many applications lie beyond the simple use of cryptocurrencies. Blockchain: the native language of Crypto Valley Since its inception, Crypto Valley has been one of the biggest and most attractive blockchain hubs in the world. Switzerland has decentralization, consensus, leadership, and precision in its DNA. Such philosophies have aligned to create an exceptional regulatory compliant environment that encourages innovation and allows blockchain businesses to thrive. Crypto Valley is the home to over 1000 blockchain companies and it is no stranger to Unicorns, boasting an impressive 12 to its resume, 3 of which are located at the CV Labs offices (Tezos, Cardano, and Velas). Right in the heart of Crypto Valley, CV VC’s founders were strategically placed to witness and play a role in the rise of the blockchain movement. CV VC is an expert in transformative innovation.

In particular, we invest at the earliest stages in crypto infrastructure and networks. Hack VC is a tight-knit team that believes in autonomy, transparency, and fundamentals. In addition to the investment team, we run Hack Summit, one of the largest global conferences and communities for blockchain programmers (100k+ engineers), and the Hack Crypto Lab, a team of quant traders and engineers that build tooling for us to be the earliest users of the blockchain networks that we seed.

Arrington Capital is a digital asset management firm primarily focused on blockchain-based capital markets. The firm, founded in 2017 by TechCrunch and CrunchBase founder Michael Arrington and TechCrunch CEO Heather Harde, has invested in hundreds of startups across the world. Arrington Capital is a seasoned, international team composed of Silicon Valley veterans and operators with deep venture capital experience and crypto native roots. Arrington Capital’s first fund was Arrington XRP Capital, and has expanded to multiple funds over time, including the Arrington Algo Growth Fund and the recently launched Arrington Moonbeam Growth Fund.

Maven 11 is a crypto-native fund that partners with brave outliers challenging the status quo by redefining ownership. Our core belief is that by redefining ownership, you create a more open, transparent and inclusive world. Maven 11, which was among the earliest crypto-focused venture capital firms to be registered in Europe, initiated its inaugural fund in 2017. Since then, it has evolved into the M11 Group, a company that boasts a team of over 20 professionals with a global presence across all continents. The M11 Group now offers a range of products, including multiple Venture Funds, Credit Pools, and Asset Management services.

We are long-term backers of early developer teams building toward an open, decentralized, and more robust architecture of tomorrow's web.