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Algorand Ventures combines the cryptonative knowledge of the #Algofam community with the Foundation’s ability to support projects at different stages of their lifecycle. To that end, AV makes investments in the ecosystem in three ways: Pre-seed projects via accelerator programs: AV is doubling down on accelerators by beefing up the regional coverage, mentorship networks, VC connections, technical curriculum, and more. Algorand will have best-in-class support for builders coming into the ecosystem on day 1. Stay tuned for details on specific programs but the goal is to accelerate at least 50 projects per year, if not many more.‍ Seed projects via partner funds: The Foundation has long been working side by side with the two preeminent Algorand ecosystem funds - Borderless and Arrington Capital. Today we are proud to announce that earlier this year the Foundation became a limited partner in both of these funds. Projects raising seed stage funding can pitch Algorand Ventures alongside Borderless and Arrington. While AV will not lead or anchor these rounds, we are willing to occasionally co-lead seed rounds and work to secure commitments from other investors that want to come into the Algorand ecosystem.‍ Scale projects via direct investments: Scale stage investments are intended for the household names of Algorand: Tinyman, AlgoFi, Folks Finance, and more come to mind… the prerequisite is having serious tech and serious traction amongst users to warrant consideration. Once Algorand Ventures has committed to a scale investment we will work tirelessly with these teams to bring them to the next level not only within Algorand but within the web3 world at large.

ArkStream Capital is a crypto-native fund focused on alpha strategy, encompassing both primary market investments and liquid strategies. As a cryptocurrency enterprise founded by crypto natives, we invest in innovative blockchain companies globally through research in innovative non-consensus areas and first-hand market experience. The ArkStream team hails from institutions and companies such as MIT, Stanford, Nanyang Technological University, BlackRock, Google, and Tencent.

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.

The team works at higher standards of risk management, compliance, and commercial viability, all driven by a belief in more responsible crypto innovation. With an open and dynamic culture, Laser Digital has the freedom to adapt to market needs, to move swiftly to capitalization, and to share learnings with clients and partners - bringing greater confidence to the institutional market for the benefit of all. WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT We are uniquely shaped to help institutions navigate the challenges of crypto with confidence through: FINANCIAL AND CRYPTO EXPERTISE: Bringing the best of traditional banking and finance expertise to crypto assets. BUILT-IN AGILITY: The cultural freedom to move, experiment, and adapt to market dynamics. RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION: Raising the bar on risk management, compliance, and commercial viability, with technologies, products, and ventures grounded in real market need. INSTITUTIONAL FOCUS: Focused on shaping an institutional-grade crypto offer without compromise - now and for the long term. OUR PRODUCTS We’re constantly redefining the frontier of digital finance, developing new technologies, products, and ventures grounded in real market need. VENTURES: We’re an early-stage investor in companies building innovative institutional products and services in the digital asset ecosystem, focused on DeFi, CeFi, Web3, and infrastructure. TRADING: Our quant-driven liquidity provision and market making capabilities are powered by a proprietary technology platform, developed against a backdrop of rigorous risk management and years of experience in systematic trading. ASSET MANAGEMENT: We raise the bar for rigor in crypto investing. Our innovative suite of institutional-grade crypto asset management strategies is developed with deep quant expertise and designed with high levels of risk management to offer diversification to institutional investors.

Varys Capital is a total return fund providing secure access to the digital asset class through its dual approach to investment returns in venture capital and quantitative trading strategies. In order to accomplish this goal, Varys Capital relies on its 3 Pillars. 1. RELATIONSHIPS Deep connections in the blockchain landscape and an unblemished reputation take time and effort to secure, foster, and cultivate. This integrity is the fiber running through each interaction in and outside our investor base. At Varys Capital, an investor isn't just a financial asset but rather a confidant leveraged to make only the most calculated of decisions. Each LP is carefully handpicked taking into account a number of factors, with value add serving as the cornerstone of our strategy rather than financial contribution capacity. Collective perspectives are one of our biggest holdings. 2. INFORMATION The digital asset landscape is constantly evolving - historical data is limited and consensus approaches to quantifying asset values and relationships are scarce. This presents a unique opportunity to exploit market volatility, but only with the use of pre-emptive intelligence and carefully assessed risk. The fund employs quantitative analysis to invest in primary and secondary opportunities leveraging market extrapolations and automated trading practices closely monitored and adjusted daily. To complement Varys Capital's quantitative approach, the fund also takes event-driven discretionary positions and special situation-type trades across physical and derivative markets. 3. MANAGEMENT Being proactive as opposed to reactive is a necessity in respects to capital placement and management within the digital asset ecosystem. Developing a fine-tuned infrastructure is only possible with the aid of high caliber personnel employing formats of internal checks and balances, as well as adhering to a set of standards that unequivocally produce results. Varys Capital's efficiency originates from the management team, each possessing over a decade of experience in cross-complementing arenas. Operating as a true meritocracy, the entire fund is united under the same mandate. Venture Varys Capital only invests in projects with true utility and long-term viability after careful consideration of multiple proprietary factors. The portfolio is now heavily focused on decentralized financing (DeFi) related platforms and services. The market landscape has shifted the fund's portfolio emphasis to be centered on early-stage investments and equity plays matched with well-defined exit strategies. Trading Varys' quantitatively-driven, ultra-low-latency and high-frequency strategy stack, seeks to maximize risk-adjusted returns and minimize downside volatility, leveraging both to exploit profit-rich opportunities. Asymmetrically weighted position and risk exposure enable the trading desk to not only constantly seek alpha, but to minimize risk concurrently.

We believe in the power of decentralization. RockawayX is a venture capital firm backing leading Web3 funds and founders. Based in Dubai, London and Prague, we focus on long-term value creation by providing engineering, liquidity and community support. The results we deliverSince 2017: We are RockawayX, a global venture capital firm backing the Web3 founders shaping the ownership economy. Assets $2B: We oversee $2B in assets across our asset management and engineering divisions. Our staking division has been ranked #1 validator on Ethereum by Rated Network. 100+ VC Investments: We have invested in more than 30 funds and 50 projects to date, all of which are operating at the vanguard of a decentralized global economy. Backing €2.5B: Our anchor investor, Rockaway Capital, achieved over €2.5B in aggregate sales across its portfolio in 2019. 30+ Experts: Dedicated crypto-native team spanning investments, liquidity and engineering, driving the development of decentralized technologies. 1,000+ Talent: With a keen developer-focus, we promote the networking of industry talent across our portfolio projects ensuring first-rate standards for their products, including the organization of Solana Hacker Houses and the largest in-person developer conference and hackathon for the Cosmos ecosystem.