Metalayer
Venture capitalActively deployingNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Also known as METALAYER VENTURES MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
Investment thesis
Metalayer Ventures is a high-conviction, first-check venture firm focused on early-stage founders reinventing the financial system with blockchain technology. It seeks visionary teams building the financial rails and infrastructure to move the global economy onchain. The firm draws on experience across major financial institutions, leading blockchain protocols, and quantitative investment firms, positioning itself as a strategic partner that helps startups navigate the financial system, accelerate growth, and leverage decentralization.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 5 of 10 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×5Fintech ×4Enterprise Software ×2Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathClearToken builds clearing and settlement infrastructure for digital assets, enabling 24/7 post-trade services across both traditional finance and digital-native markets.
Crypto & Web3FintechLondon, GB
Multiliquid operates a settlement protocol for tokenized finance, enabling atomic swaps between real-world assets and stablecoins based on Net Asset Value with 24/7 availability and zero slippage.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Station70 builds institutional-grade security products for enterprise asset protection, including private key backup and recovery (Bunker) and secrets management (Gatekeeper).
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityEnterprise Software
Theo builds financial products that tokenize real-world assets, including yield-bearing stablecoins and Treasury bill baskets, to make institutional assets tradable and accessible on blockchain.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Seymour Kaufman(Director)Mark Sachleben(Director)Gilbert Fleitas(Executive Officer, Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Metalayer invest at?
- Metalayer invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Metalayer focus on?
- Metalayer focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Where is Metalayer located?
- Metalayer is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Metalayer lead rounds?
- Yes, Metalayer leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInstitutional Capital and the Next Phase of On-Chain Finance with Andy Kangpan of Metalayer
Rebank · Andy Kangpan
Co-investors · 6
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Firms observed investing alongside Metalayer, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Metalayer's recorded portfolio.
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