Advanced Blockchain
Corporate VCBerlin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Advanced Blockchain AG invests in and incubates blockchain and Web3 solutions globally, deploying investment, development, research, and business resources to generate long-term value. The firm operates as both a strategic investor and builder, providing smart capital through AB Capital, running and incubating projects through AB Labs, and conducting industry research through AB Research to support portfolio growth and ecosystem development.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website
Researcher specializing in blockchain scalability and interoperability with two top-tier publications in these areas. Previously developed expertise at Microsoft and ETH Zürich, holding a Master's degree in Data Science from University of Zürich and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
Seasoned attorney specializing in law and compliance with expertise in patent law and intellectual property. He holds degrees in aerospace engineering and law, and spent a decade at Kenyon & Kenyon representing major technology companies including Sony, Volkswagen, and Toyota.
Researcher in banking and finance with focus on blockchain and decentralized systems. Holds the Chair of Economics at Witten/Herdecke University and serves as guest professor of entrepreneurship and finance, with extensive academic research track record in blockchain technologies.
Serial entrepreneur with 30 years of experience building successful ventures, including CLX Communications which listed on Nasdaq as Sinch. Currently Co-Founder and CTO of Radtonics, a private 5G provider, with background in telecommunications and computer science.
Angel investor and former Polkadot network ambassador with managerial expertise in marketing, project management, operations, and process automation. Previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Advanced Blockchain AG and holds a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing.
Operations professional with over 15 years of experience managing executive support, communications, and administration. Brings 3.6 years of fintech and blockchain industry experience from her role at Cryptix AG, where she supported blockchain projects and administration across multiple jurisdictions.
Finance and investment banking executive with over 30 years of experience in investment banking, treasury, investor relations, and M&A. His background includes co-managing Société Générale Germany and leadership roles in fintech and mechanical engineering.
Entrepreneur and investor with 30+ years of leadership experience, having built the Roch Group into a European leader in sustainable infrastructure services. Active as a business angel focused on blockchain and digital assets since 2013, particularly in Austria.
Experienced corporate leader with a career spanning investment banking and executive roles at major companies including Continental Bank of Chicago, CLAAS, Infineon Technologies, and Jenoptik. Recognized as CFO of the Year and has driven significant revenue growth.
Investment banker and fintech dealmaker with proven track record advising blockchain and software companies. He has worked at venture capital firms and banks including GP Bullhound, Blockchain Valley Ventures, and Deutsche Bank, and currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Coinsource.
Data analyst skilled at translating data into actionable insights, with background in developing trading strategies and cryptocurrency portfolio management. Holds a Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka.
What they invest in
from 5 of 83 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×5Cloud Computing ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1EdTech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Investments · showing 60 of 83
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AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCrypto & Web3
Illia Polosukhin(Co-Founder)
Mobile app and cross-chain yield optimization protocol directing liquidity to DeFi protocols like Curve Finance.
Computation environment backed by Arweave coordinating decentralized task execution and storage.
Crypto lending protocol offering best-in-class borrowing power with low liquidation penalties and advanced options.
Arweave is a decentralized ecosystem that offers grants and investment opportunities through various organizations including non-profits, DAOs, and venture studios to support projects and developers building on its network.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechLondon, GB
Sam Williams(Founder & CEO)
Permanent data storage protocol creating the permaweb by rewarding those providing decentralized storage space.
First blockchain network designed for secure peer-to-peer transactions and the foundation of the digital asset economy.
Modular data availability network for scaling blockchains through separation of execution and consensus.
Celestia designs and operates custom, high-throughput blockchain infrastructure for enterprises, separating compute and storage to enable independent scaling. The company provides production-ready blockchain platforms and frameworks that support high-volume transactions for financial applications and payment systems.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Enterprise Software
Mustafa Al-Bassam(Chairman & CEO, Celestia Foundation)Nick White(Co-founder & CEO, Celestia Labs)Preston Evans(CTO, Celestia Labs)
Flagship incubation building modular DeFi suite with tools for developers and cross-chain communication orchestration.
DeFi protocol offering expirable futures without order books with physical delivery.
Open source DeFi protocol enabling users to seek high fixed yield income on the blockchain.
Organization promoting value creation in the energy sector through decentralized blockchain-based software infrastructure.
Developer of Web3 Machine Economy protocols and tools focused on decentralized automation and fair incentives.
Programmable blockchain introducing smart contracts and enabling decentralized applications across DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs.
Platform helping Web3 communities design and manage rewards programs using on-chain and off-chain data.
Operating system for institutional lenders decreasing loan distribution duration and streamlining operations.
Privacy-preserving advertising protocol using blockchain to maintain user privacy while promoting ad interaction.
Interoperable gaming protocol on Polkadot enabling in-game asset transfers between games and community creation.
Strategy hub enabling DeFi yield access across multiple chains and layers for comprehensive cross-chain growth.
DeFi platform with dynamic yield optimization engine using machine learning to maximize risk-adjusted returns across chains.
Web3 platform delivering context-rich and verifiable data to decentralized applications.
Privacy-focused zero-knowledge protocol on Solana using ZK compression for secure private transactions.
Privacy-preserving protocol for interoperability and scalability using zk-SNARKS and enhanced data security.
Decentralized leveraged trading platform with dynamic AMM offering seamless swaps and exotic derivatives.
Blockchain governance tools using mechanism design to align individual and community interests in decentralized networks.
Protocol enabling reactive liquidity to trigger actions on user-defined events for loans and AMM trades.
Decentralized gaming studio co-founded by Atari founder introducing a Proof of Play mechanism.
DeFi protocol offering zero-liquidation loans allowing users to borrow USDC against ETH collateral.
Ethereum virtual machine on Solana enabling EVM-based dApps to leverage Solana's ecosystem without Rust knowledge.
Trustless staking infrastructure provider for decentralized Ethereum 2.0 staking and internet bond creation.
Layer-1 blockchain on Polkadot powering the economy of things for decentralized machine networks.
Platform building AMMs to introduce scalable liquidity pools for fiat currencies and yield opportunities.
Funding platform for decentralized applications designed to leverage blockchain technology for long-term resilience.
Decentralized blockchain interoperability platform enabling Web3.0 where users control their own data.
Multi-chain infrastructure DAO building Inter-Blockchain Communication infrastructure for cross-chain communication.
Decentralized app-chain for interchain asset management and multi-chain digital asset investing via IBC technology.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Advanced Blockchain invest at?
- Advanced Blockchain invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Advanced Blockchain focus on?
- Advanced Blockchain focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Advanced Blockchain located?
- Advanced Blockchain is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does Advanced Blockchain lead rounds?
- Advanced Blockchain typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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