Norio Ventures
Venture capitalDublin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm backs founders who combine traditional fintech and financial services expertise with crypto-native knowledge to build the missing infrastructure layers in onchain finance. The team believes institutions are entering the crypto space and that genuine bilingual founders—fluent in both incumbent financial systems and blockchain protocols—can identify where the existing system breaks and construct better replacements across infrastructure, capital mobility, and user experience.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Norio Ventures invest at?
- Norio Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Norio Ventures focus on?
- Norio Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Where is Norio Ventures located?
- Norio Ventures is headquartered in Dublin, IE.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamPete Townsend, CEO and Founder of Norio Ventures speaks with Peggy Van de Plassche of the New Normal
Roar Growth · Pete Townsend
Dublin Funds Talk Episode 4 - Pete Townsend, Founder and CEO Norio Ventures on Vimeo
Alan Meaney · Pete Townsend · vimeo.com
Co-investors · 2
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