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Venture capitalHong Kong · Pre-Seed–Late Stage
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Investment thesis
BlackPine positions itself as a firm that backs and builds a community of founders and forward-thinkers across transformative sectors. It focuses on financial technology — leveraging machine learning, AI, and distributed ledger technology to reshape money and connectivity — as well as artificial intelligence as a world-changing technology transforming everyday life, and alternative protein, which it views as the future of a more sustainable, healthy, and ethical food supply. The firm frames its investing around enabling innovators to shape a better future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through BlackPine went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 17 of 25 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Enterprise Software ×4Biotech ×3Climate Tech ×3Crypto & Web3 ×3FoodTech ×3Cloud Computing ×2Consumer ×2
HQs:United States×7Hong Kong×3Canada×1Estonia×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12018 · 12015 · 14 dated
Aethir operates a distributed cloud compute platform providing enterprise-grade GPU resources for AI model training, fine-tuning, inference, and low-latency cloud gaming.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCrypto & Web3
Mark Rydon(Founder)inDaniel Wang(Founder)
Co-investorsAndromeda CapitalAnimoca BrandsBeamBig Brain HoldingsBuilder CapitalCVP NoLimit+14 more
Animoca Brands invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across gaming, infrastructure, culture, and real-world asset categories, with a portfolio of 600+ companies and a focus on Web3 ecosystem development.
B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3GamingSector Agnostic
Yat Siu(Founder)Robby YunginDavid J. Kim(Founder)
Co-investors2080 Ventures500 GlobalA'Z AngelsAdit Ventures Management, LlcAlpha Wave GlobalAppWorks Ventures+49 more
C2FO operates a digital platform that enables businesses to access early payment on invoices and working capital financing.
Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Alexander "Sandy" Kemper(Founder and CEO)inAlexander “Sandy” Kemper(Founder)Sandy Kemper(Founder)
Co-investorsAllianz XSoftBank Vision FundThird Point VenturesTransform Capital ManagementUnion Square Ventures (USV)Citi Ventures+1 more
Clever Carnivore develops cultivated meat — beef, pork, and chicken grown from animal tissue samples in a food production facility — as an alternative to industrial farm-raised meat.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechChicago, US
BURRIDGE PAUL(Founder & CSO)Virginia Rangos(Founder)inSTEPHANIE HARRISON(Executive Officer)inNICHOLAS RANGOS(Executive Officer)RUSSELL THOMAS(Chief Product Officer)inPAUL BURRIDGE(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsNewfund CapitalStray Dog CapitalValo VenturesLever VCMcWin Capital Partners
Convictional provides collaboration tools designed to keep teams mission-aligned.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSToronto, CA
Roger Kirkness(CEO)inChris Grouchy(Founder)inJonathan Tang(Investor)inKyle Tymoszewicz(Product Manager)Dan Charbonneau(Head of Support)Prentice Bjerkeseth(Engineering Lead)
Co-investorsFundersClubGarage CapitalPioneerY CombinatorAME Cloud VenturesFlexport+7 more
Cortica provides in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth neurological therapies for children with autism and developmental differences, integrating neurological, biomedical, behavioral, speech-language, and sensorimotor treatments.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Diego, US
Dr. Suzanne Goh(Founder)Neil Hattangadi(Founder)inBriana Elvaiah(Executive Officer)inSuzanne Goh-Hattangadi(Founder)
BoardRyan Drant(Director)inStephen Anastos(Director)
Co-investors.406 VenturesAIFAPERTURE Venture PartnersCVS Health VenturesEcho Health VenturesLongitude Capital+6 more
Evolv Life develops orally-delivered biomimetic peptides that activate the body's own GLP-1 and GIP pathways to support appetite control, weight loss, and metabolic health without prescriptions or stimulants.
BiotechDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAnthropy PartnersAtria VenturesFelicis VenturesGeneral CatalystJAZZ Venture PartnersJuniper+5 more
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Forta provides onchain security and compliance monitoring through a firewall platform that detects and prevents malicious transactions, smart contract exploits, and compliance risks for teams building blockchain applications.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Cybersecurity
Andy Beal(Founder)
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBlockchain CapitalCollider VenturesDigital Currency GroupNIV+5 more
InstaDeep is an AI company founded in 2014 that develops machine learning solutions, partnering with organizations like Google DeepMind.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Karim Beguir(Founder)inZohra Slim(Founder)
Co-investorsAfricInvestBeyond1435 GmbHDeutsche Bahn Digital VenturesEndeavor CatalystKickstart Innovation
A plant-based egg company that creates egg products from plant ingredients as an alternative to conventional egg production.
ConsumerFoodTechEmeryville, US
Josh Tetrick(Founder)inJosh Balk(Founder)
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationCollaborative FundDynabrand VenturesNew Ground VenturesRadicle ImpactSnatched Ventures+7 more
HealthtechNew York, US
Ran Shaul(Founder)Allon Bloch(Founder)inAshok Balakrishnan(Executive Officer)Chen Yehudai(Executive Officer)inYaron Savoray(Executive Officer)Adam Singolda(Founder)
Co-investorsComcast VenturesLerer HippeauMangrove Capital PartnersNat TurnerNotable CapitalPartners Resolute+11 more
Lingvist develops AI-powered language learning software that uses big data and machine learning to adapt course content in real time for individual learners.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechTallinn, EE
Mait Müntel(Co-founder)inJalakas Ott(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardJaan Tallinn(Director)Andrus Oks(Director)inEamonn Carey(Director)inTakahito Aiki(Director)
Co-investorsBallpark VenturesInventureRockaway VenturesTechstarsTera VenturesInventure+2 more
LiveArt provides financial intelligence for the art market, offering live valuations, lendable value estimates, and Hold/Sell/Accumulate signals on artworks, backed by a database of 30M+ auction records and daily-recomputed price indices.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech
Boris Pevzner(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAppWorks VenturesBlack DragonGreat Oaks Venture CapitalLightbankMapleblock CapitalTaisu Ventures+13 more
MANTRA is a modular, compliance-oriented Layer 1 blockchain built for DeFi and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
Co-investorsLvna CapitalShorooq PartnersWWVentures14WAlumni VenturesBaleon Capital+8 more
Mission Barns produces cultivated meat products, primarily pork-based items like meatballs, bacon, and sausages, combining lab-grown pork fat with plant protein for consumers seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional meat.
Climate TechFoodTechBerkeley, US
Ilan Eitan Fischer(Executive Officer, Director)Eitan Fischer(Founder)
BoardDavid Bowman(Founder)
Co-investorsAir Street CapitalBabel VenturesBetter Ventures Central LlcBloom8Blue Ledge CapitalJoyance Partners+9 more
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Talon is an esports, culture, and lifestyle platform operating seven professional esports teams across five Asian markets, along with its own creative studio for esports marketing, content creation, and activations.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentSports TechHong Kong, HK
Xiao (Sean) Zhang(Founder)in
Co-investorsFoxmont Capital PartnersToken Bay CapitalWidus PartnersAnimoca BrandsHana Ventures
Terraformation develops technology and operational expertise to restore forests and combat climate change at scale.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodKamuela, US
Yishan Wong(Founder)inMax Altman(Director)
BoardSteve Jang(Engineer and climate activist)
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalKnockout CapitalAPOLLO PROJECTSLocus VenturesLombardstreet VenturesPractical Venture Capital
SenseTime is an AI and computer vision company that develops technology solutions for enterprise and industry applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHong Kong, HK
Dr. Xu Li(Co-Founder, Executive Chairman of the Board, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer)Dr. Wang Xiaogang(Co-Founder, Executive Director, Chief Technology Officer & Executive Vice President)Dr. Lin Dahua(Co-Founder, Executive Director, Chief Scientist & Executive Vice President)Mr. Yang Fan(Co-Founder, Executive Director & President of SenseCore Business Group)Tang Xiao'ou(Founder)Tang Xiao'ou Xu Li(Founder)
Co-investors5Y CapitalAlpha Intelligence CapitalBeyond VenturesPrimavera Venture Management LimitedChina Internet Investment FundGreen Pine Capital Partners+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ChingariEnstackEnvelopJIAMozzaQupitalX-37
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has BlackPine made?
- BlackPine has 25 tracked investments.
- What stage does BlackPine invest at?
- BlackPine invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does BlackPine focus on?
- BlackPine focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, FoodTech, Gaming, Quantum Computing, Space Tech.
- Where is BlackPine located?
- BlackPine is headquartered in Hong Kong, HK.
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