Skyland Ventures, a Tokyo-based VC, focuses on seed investments in tech, notably in the web3 domain since 2022. With a $37M crypto fund, they invest in global and Japanese startups in crypto, NFT, and blockchain. They aim to reshape capitalism through token investments, providing startups with market optimization, connections, and media exposure. Their investments range from pre-seed to Series A, supporting the burgeoning digital-token economy and fostering global innovation in blockchain technology.
Skyland Ventures, a Tokyo-based seed venture capital firm, has been a pivotal force in tech startup investments for over a decade, with a special focus on undergraduate-founded startups and young entrepreneurs in their 20s. Recognizing the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, especially during the 2021-2022 surge in Bitcoin and Ethereum's popularity, Skyland Ventures has embarked on a new journey. They established a dedicated fund for the crypto industry, targeting equity and token investments in Japanese and global web3 startups.
This move reflects Skyland Ventures' belief in the limitless opportunities of the global crypto market and its potential to reshape the foundations of capitalism through token investments and Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs). With a crypto fund size of $37M started in 2022, Skyland Ventures supports its startups through various means, including optimizing for the Japanese market, providing connections with crypto exchanges and corporations, social media exposure, event organization, and providing workspaces in Japan.
Skyland Ventures envisions itself as a catalyst between Japan and the global crypto industry, investing in a range of startups from pre-seed to Series A stages, with ticket sizes ranging from 50-500K USD/USDC. Their commitment to the future of the digital-token economy and support for innovative teams positions Skyland Ventures at the forefront of the web3 venture capital space, driving the expansion of blockchain technology and its applications worldwide.
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| N/A | Venture | N/A | N/A | 3 | |
| N/A | Corporate | N/A | N/A | 3 | |
| Medium | Corporate | High | Low | 2 | |
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| Medium | Corporate | N/A | N/A | 2 |