Kernel Ventures
Venture capitalShanghai · Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
Kernel Ventures invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across verticals such as Open Finance, Privacy Calculus, Web 3.0, Layer 2, NFT and DAO. The firm envisions a decentralized, transparent and efficient world driven by blockchain technology. Drawing on its founding team's background at Huobi, 8BTC and venture/incubation roles, it combines investment experience with a strong position in the Chinese blockchain market. Beyond capital, it supports portfolio projects through economic model optimization, ecosystem and investor connections, exchange and listing assistance, community and media marketing, and developer community outreach across top-tier Chinese universities.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Kernel Ventures invest at?
- Kernel Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Kernel Ventures focus on?
- Kernel Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Where is Kernel Ventures located?
- Kernel Ventures is headquartered in Shanghai, CN.
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