Double Down
Miami · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Led by Magdalena Kala, this $30M fund specializes in driving mainstream web3 adoption through art, sports, education, music, media, personal finance, gaming, and consumer culture.
Team · 1 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Double Down invest at?
- Double Down invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Double Down's typical check size?
- Double Down typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does Double Down focus on?
- Double Down focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Direct to Consumer, Gaming, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is Double Down located?
- Double Down is headquartered in Miami, US.
- Does Double Down lead rounds?
- Double Down typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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