Big Candle Capital
Crossover fundSingapore Β· Seed
Investment thesis
Big Candle Capital targets emerging trends and innovative projects in the blockchain industry, having invested in over 80 projects including LINK, BNB, DOT, UNI and DYDX. It focuses on Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions and areas such as public blockchain, DeFi, NFT, P2E and the metaverse. Alongside project investing, the firm offers crypto asset management for institutions and accredited investors and works with hedge funds on crypto derivatives such as options, ETFs, VIX and FOF funds. Since 2020 it has run secondary-market strategies powered by high-throughput, low-latency automated trading systems and a proprietary data analysis platform for backtesting and risk control.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 12, 2026.
What they invest in
from 13 of 26 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ13Fintech Γ8Data & Infrastructure Γ6Developer Tools Γ4Enterprise Software Γ3Cybersecurity Γ1Deep Tech Γ1Quantum Computing Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ3Cayman IslandsΓ1
Investments Β· 26 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path1inch is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform for crypto users, offering token swaps through a DEX aggregator with intent-based and cross-chain functionality, MEV protection, and wallet security features.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Sergej Kunz(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlockchain CapitalBR CapitalDragonflyFabric VenturesFenbushi CapitalFourth Revolution Capital (4RC)+12 more
Aave Labs is the original author and contributor to Aave, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol for lending and borrowing crypto assets.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsAegis VentuesArkStream CapitalBlockchain CapitalDeFiance CapitalDraft Ventures LlcElectric Capital+12 more
The Algorand Foundation supports and grows the Algorand blockchain ecosystem by improving the developer experience, contributing to core protocol infrastructure and standards, and enabling decentralized governance.
Crypto & Web3Deep TechDeveloper ToolsFintechQuantum Computing
Silvio Micali(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAndromeda CapitalArrington CapitalBasecamp FundBixin CapitalBixin Ventures+20 more
Cosmos develops an open-source blockchain technology stack and enterprise solutions for businesses and governments to deploy and scale digital ledgers.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US
Co-investors1confirmationBollinger Investment GroupContinue CapitalDeepTech VenturesDigital Finance GroupDragonfly+9 more
The Avalanche Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports innovation and growth in the Avalanche ecosystem through grants, programs, and strategic support for developers, entrepreneurs, and communities building on the Avalanche blockchain platform.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Emin Gun Sirer(Founder)in
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAegis VentuesAndreessen HorowitzAndromeda CapitalBaseTwoBig Brain Holdings+25 more
George Town, KY
Co-investorsAPOLLO CAPITALBR CapitalDOUBLETOPMetachain CapitalRR2 CapitalSerafund+3 more
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform built on peer-reviewed research and its Ouroboros protocol, supporting decentralized applications, payments, and on-chain governance.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsPanxora Management Corporation
Chainlink is an oracle platform that connects blockchains with external data, existing systems, and other chains, providing data feeds, cross-chain interoperability, settlement, compliance, and privacy infrastructure.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Co-investorsAZDAGBitDAOBlack DragonCogitent VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Innovating Capital+8 more
Compound is an Ethereum smart-contract protocol for supplying and borrowing crypto assets at algorithmically set interest rates.
Geoffrey Hayes(Founder)Robert Leshner(Founder)
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBitDAOChapter OneCoinbase Ventures+9 more
Polkadot is an open-source proof-of-stake protocol that links independent blockchains for shared security and cross-chain messaging.
Co-investors1confirmationAdvanced BlockchainAngelONE CapitalArrington CapitalBollinger Investment GroupCandaq Fintech Group+22 more
ENS (Ethereum Name Service) provides human-readable naming that maps memorable names to Web3 addresses, giving users a consistent identity that works across internet services and platforms.
Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Co-investorsDeepTech Ventures
Kava is a decentralized blockchain platform that combines Cosmos SDK interoperability with Ethereum smart contract development.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsArrington CapitalCeras VenturesElliptiArrington XRP Capital
Kusama is a blockchain network serving as an experimental platform for zero-knowledge technology and decentralized applications.
Crypto & Web3
Co-investorsKR1LucidBlue VenturesMerkle Tree CapitalNarcissus VenturesPantera CapitalNalu Capital
Mask Network is a browser extension that adds Web3 features to social media platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram, Minds, and Mirror, including encrypted messaging, decentralized profiles, and identity aggregation.
Crypto & Web3CybersecuritySocial
Co-investorsIOSG VenturesY2Z VenturesYoubi CapitalSevenX Ventures
Polygon develops technology for moving money through open systems globally, with a focus on stablecoin payments and infrastructure that integrates with existing financial systems.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Azeem Khan(Founder)inBobbin Threadbare(Founder)
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalCeras VenturesCoinbase VenturesDigital Currency GroupElliptiGhaf Capital Partners+10 more
Uniswap is an Ethereum-based decentralized exchange protocol using an automated market maker model, built by Uniswap Labs.
New York City, US
Hayden Adams(Founder)in
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAZDAGDeepTech VenturesIA Seed Ventures+10 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Chainlink Β· cryptorank.io Β· Aug 21, 2026
Compound Β· crowdfundinsider.com Β· Aug 18, 2026
Miden Β· cointribune.com Β· Jul 17, 2026
ATOM Β· investing.com Β· Jul 17, 2026
Avalanche Β· cryptonews.net Β· Jul 13, 2026
Mask Network Β· crypto.news Β· Jun 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Big Candle Capital made?
- Big Candle Capital has 27 tracked investments.
- What stage does Big Candle Capital invest at?
- Big Candle Capital invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Big Candle Capital focus on?
- Big Candle Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Big Candle Capital located?
- Big Candle Capital is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
- Who does Big Candle Capital co-invest with?
- Big Candle Capital most often shares deals with Panxora Management Corporation, DeepTech Ventures, IOSG Ventures, among 116 tracked co-investors.
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