Arcanum Ventures

www.arcanum.ventures

Arcanum Ventures invests in blockchain Layer 1s and Layer 2s, oracles, decentralized storage solutions, creator economies, AI infrastructure, and GameFi projects that emphasize sustainable business models and player-owned economies. They focus on 'key infrastructure' and 'truly revolutionary projects that fly under the radar while others focus on the latest trends at their peak.'

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A, Growth

Focus Areas

Blockchain Crypto, Ai Ml, Gaming

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Investment Thesis

Arcanum Ventures believes that blockchain and Web3 technologies will play an integral role in decentralizing power and wealth, creating more equitable systems. Their investment philosophy goes beyond financial returns—they view investing as ‘giving a vote of confidence not just with your financial support, but also your time, dedication, resources, and experience.’ They are committed to ethical investing, backing technologies that deliver both financial returns and profound societal impact.

What Sets Them Apart

Multi-disciplinary advisory services beyond capital: tokenomics design, token economy structuring, marketing strategy, community growth, and business model auditing
Long-term perpetual support model—'our support never expires' with no end date to partnerships
Deep expertise combining 28+ years of finance experience with blockchain-specific knowledge
Education-focused approach positioning themselves as 'digital asset educators' to democratize Web3 knowledge
Highly critical evaluation of GameFi projects, explicitly opposing play-to-earn models that prioritize earning over gameplay quality
Transparency and accountability focus, investing in tools like Bubblemaps for on-chain analytics education