Meltem Demirors
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Crucible is an early-stage fund focused on the foundations of the digital future, with a strong emphasis on bitcoin, crypto, and digital assets. Founder Meltem Demirors draws on her background at CoinShares and Digital Currency Group and a broad network spanning major institutions to fringe builders to source and fund opportunities. Related interests span energy, data centers, and the digital infrastructure underpinning crypto.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 28, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Founder and General Partner at Crucible, previously Chief Strategy Officer at CoinShares and an early team member at Digital Currency Group. She is an active angel investor in over 100 startups and has lectured at MIT and Oxford, holding an MBA from MIT Sloan and a math/econ degree from Rice.
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 teamSpeculation is Real | Meltem Demirors - YouTube
When Shift Happens · Meltem Demirors
Meltem Demirors: Why Speculation Drives Crypto (And How to Play the Game) | E109 - YouTube
When Shift Happens · Meltem Demirors
The trillion dollar whale: bringing atoms & electrons onchain | Meltem Demirors at Sui Basecamp 2024 - YouTube
Sui · Meltem Demirors
Meltem Demirors from CoinShares on the Blockchain.com Podcast - YouTube
Blockchain · Meltem Demirors
Meltem Demirors Is Building an NFT Cult - YouTube
nft now · Meltem Demirors
Why Caitlin Long and Meltem Demirors Are Worried About Crypto’s Future in the US - Ep. 470 - YouTube
Unchained · Meltem Demirors
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