KR1
Crossover fundDouglas · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
KR1 focuses on decentralised technologies, investing in and operating the foundational networks that underpin a fully tokenised economy. Its strategy centres on acquiring, holding, and staking digital assets across leading blockchain protocols such as Ethereum, Polkadot, Celestia, Cosmos, Kusama, and Moonbeam, while earning staking income from securing these networks. The firm has also introduced a financial infrastructure strategy, positioning itself around the infrastructure powering decentralised finance and Web3 networks.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 9 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×2Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathModular blockchain network for data availability
Decentralized smart contract platform and blockchain network
Liquid staking protocol for Ethereum
Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform on Polkadot
Decentralized insurance protocol for smart contract risks
Multi-chain interoperability blockchain network
Fund or protocol investment vehicle
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesATOM · investing.com · Jul 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does KR1 invest at?
- KR1 invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does KR1 focus on?
- KR1 focuses on Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure.
- Where is KR1 located?
- KR1 is headquartered in Douglas, GB.
- Does KR1 lead rounds?
- KR1 typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInterview: George McDonaugh, Managing Director & Co-Founder, KR1
Zak Mir · George McDonaugh
Building a Crypto VC Firm & Picking Projects w/ KR1 Co-Founders George McDonaugh & Keld Van Schreven
Real Vision · George McDonaugh
KR1 Plc's George McDonaugh talks Cosmos returns and recent crypto volatility
Proactive Investors · George McDonaugh
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Co-investors · 8
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Firms observed investing alongside KR1, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with KR1's recorded portfolio.
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