Franklin Templeton Strategic Ventures

The emergence of bitcoin and subsequent blockchain technologies has generated a new digital asset class in which scarcity is based on mathematical properties. Through cryptographic verification and game-theoretic equilibrium, blockchain-based digital assets can be created, issued, and transmitted using software.

Founded in 2021, Hivemind Capital is a multi-strategy crypto-focused investment firm tailor-made for supporting blockchain technologies, crypto companies, and the digital asset ecosystem. We are in the early innings of a Protocol-Based Economy The next paradigm is here. Welcome to the world where programmable money meets open internet. As the world fast evolves from a platform- based economy to a protocol-based economy, the blockchain technology is catalyzing the most transformative infrastructural revolution since the internet. We are on a mission to Bring Institutions to Digital Assets By crafting crypto into an institutional- grade asset class accessible by everyone. Hivemind brings category-defining financial infrastructure and institutional best practices to web3 investing, bridging the chasm between the traditional asset management model and the rocketing crypto economy. How We Invest Thesis Driven: We scout trendsetting projects based on evolving frontier theses from the collective intelligence of industry experts and community Technology Focused: We back groundbreaking ideas built upon advanced cryptography and innovation in blockchain technology Solution Capital: We support our founders in scaling their projects by providing solution capital and helping them formulate and foster strategic partnerships

We’re a corporate venture capital program that seeks to invest in emergent and potentially disruptive technologies or business models that are redefining a sector or creating a new one. Our goal is to accelerate the launch of new platforms or drive new product development opportunities. If you’re carving out a bold new space in the fintech ecosystem, we’d love to talk. What we’re looking forEarly stage: Series A and B, with exceptions for Seed and Series opportunities. Strategic focus: Minority investment opportunities that we believe may benefit SEI or the ecosystem of clients we serve. Solutions: B2B or B2B2C, SaaS-based solutions. Industry sectors: Capital markets, wealth management, lending and credit, insurance, banking, blockchain and digital assets, regulation technology, and more. Technology sectors: Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, , cloud services, augmented and virtual reality, future of work, and more. Why work with SEI Ventures With relationships spanning the wealth and investment management industry, we are uniquely positioned to address the emerging and increasingly converging needs of wealth managers, investment managers and investors. As a result, portfolio companies have the potential for market validation, technology expertise, industry expertise, consulting and insight, diversification, distribution opportunities, partnerships opportunities and exit opportunities. Discover SEI We deliver technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, we work with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change, and help protect assets.

OP Crypto is a high conviction, early-stage venture capital firm that connects Asia and the West by investing in founders & asset managers that build game-changing global products and business models in the Web3 ecosystem. OUR FUNDS Our investment vehicles are dedicated to accelerating the growth of the Web3 ecosystem on a global scale. We adopt a disciplined, high conviction investment approach to identify the most influential founders & fund managers. Our hands-on portfolio management approach allows us to provide the best-in-class portfolio support, advisory, operational guidance and access to industry-leading deal flow and expert networks to help our founders & fund managers scale their companies into major industry players.

Kraken Ventures invests in businesses and projects at the nexus of both the FinTech and Blockchain / Crypto revolutions that will redefine how consumers and businesses interact in the digital age. Working with a proven leader among digital currency exchanges, we are able to support global growth, product and partnership development, and strategy for our portfolio companies. Our Team & Strategic Partners Kraken is the world’s leading crypto platform and Kraken Ventures will serve as its independent strategic partner in supporting the ecosystem. Our unique position at the center of the Crypto and Fintech ecosystems gives us the ability to support the next generation of companies and projects. Our team’s collective experiences, having spent our entire careers in Crypto and Fintech, allow us to add value from inception through growth. Each member of the investment team has significant experience investing in and supporting early stage technology companies. We are here to partner with companies to make financial services more open, inclusive, and transparent.