Fundraising FoxMeltem Demirors
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Crucible is an early-stage fund focused on backing the foundations of the digital future. Founded by Meltem Demirors, a longtime crypto investor and operator, the fund emphasizes crypto and digital asset innovation, drawing on a deep network spanning major institutions and independent builders at the fringe. The approach reflects interests in bitcoin, data centers, the energy grid, and the broader digital asset ecosystem, seeking unique opportunities across the space.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 26, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Founder and General Partner at Crucible, an early-stage crypto fund she launched in 2024. She previously served as Chief Strategy Officer at CoinShares and was on the founding team at Digital Currency Group. An active angel investor in over 100 startups, she has lectured at MIT and Oxford, holds a math and economics degree from Rice University and an MBA from MIT Sloan.
What they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Crypto & Web3 ×2Creator Economy ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Gaming ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 22021 · 13 dated
Blockade Labs develops AI-powered content generation tools for user-generated content platforms, enabling creators to rapidly generate professional-quality 3D environments and backgrounds.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3GamingIndianapolis, US
Marguerite deCourcelle(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsChain ReactionDAO JonesFulgur VenturesNarcissus VenturesRed Beard VenturesSpatial Capital+5 more
Ethos built a Sui blockchain wallet and developer tooling for discovering and using decentralized applications.
Co-investorsgumi IncWWVenturesboldstart venturesBuilder Capitalgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)Mysten Labs+1 more
Freatic builds Murmur, a monetization layer for information goods based on decentralized mechanisms, cryptography, and game theory that enables trustless trading of valuable insights.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzArchetypeAnagram VenturesElectric CapitalJutta Steiner+5 more
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Meltem Demirors invest at?
- Meltem Demirors invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Meltem Demirors focus on?
- Meltem Demirors focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMeltem Demirors + Kelly Greer | 🟡MTS Live
MTS · Meltem Demirors
Speculation is Real | Meltem Demirors
When Shift Happens · Meltem Demirors
Meltem Demirors: Why Speculation Drives Crypto (And How to Play the Game) | E109
When Shift Happens · Meltem Demirors
Exploring Memes, Economics, and Transformative Investments with Crucible's Meltem Demirors
MoonPay · Meltem Demirors
The trillion dollar whale: bringing atoms & electrons onchain | Meltem Demirors at Sui Basecamp 2024
Sui · Meltem Demirors
Meltem Demirors from CoinShares on the Blockchain.com Podcast
Blockchain · Meltem Demirors
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