Notch Ventures
AcceleratorSan Francisco Β· Pre-SeedβSeed
Investment thesis
Notch Ventures focuses on the next wave of AI and Web3 adoption, believing that mainstream growth will come from consumer-focused products that solve real-world problems and reach large global user bases, particularly in emerging markets. The firm aims to bridge the gap between rapidly evolving infrastructure and practical applications by backing visionary founders building scalable, impactful solutions powered by AI, robotics, or on-chain infrastructure. It offers hands-on support including acceleration from ideation to product growth, marketing and user acquisition, go-to-market strategy, community building, KOL and local partnerships, and PR, working closely with portfolio companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
What they invest in
from 9 of 13 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ7AI & Machine Learning Γ3Fintech Γ2Gaming Γ2AdTech Γ1B2B Marketplaces Γ1Consumer Γ1Cybersecurity Γ1
HQs:KenyaΓ1
Portfolio companies Β· 13 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeHermetica offers hBTC, a self-custodial, on-chain Bitcoin product that generates daily Bitcoin yield from multiple yield sources across Bitcoin L1 and L2 chains.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsSilvermine Capital
IoTeX operates an open blockchain-based ecosystem for real-world AI, turning data from physical machine networks (DePIN devices) into collective intelligence for AI models.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3IoT
Qevan G.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAU21 CapitalDraper DragonIOSG VenturesSamsung NextStruck CapitalZMT Capital
Mycel is a blockchain infrastructure for cross-chain asset exchange, using an Ownership Transfer Protocol (OTP) and a CometBFT-based consensus layer (HyphaBFT) to swap native tokens across isolated blockchain ecosystems.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Co-investorsCV VCIndustrial Bank of KoreaKorea Development Bank
Scale Management operates an e-procurement platform that connects buyers with vetted suppliers, helping organizations across Africa digitize and automate their procurement workflows.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNairobi, KE
Marvin Tumbo(Co-Founder / CEO)inBrian Mung'ei(Co-Founder / COO)Comark Maloba(Co-Founder / CTO)
Co-investorsTechstarsRenew CapitalNairobi Business Angel NetworkCastrum CapitalCrosslink CapitalHAVEN VENTURES+7 more
Co-investors6th Man VenturesBlack DragonFOMO VenturesLBANK LabsSignum CapitalKuCoin Labs
Solana ID is a Solana-based decentralized identity protocol that lets users link and bundle wallet accounts across chains and integrate off-chain data to build contextual reputation scores (SOLID scores) using zk-proofs and verifiable credentials. dApps use these scores to identify and reward target users with perks such as airdrops, discounts, and early access, while users retain control over their data via the $SOLID token and a personal credential vault.
AdTechCrypto & Web3Cybersecurity
Co-investorsMina Protocol
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesScale Β· pulse2.com Β· Jul 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Notch Ventures made?
- Notch Ventures has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Notch Ventures invest at?
- Notch Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Notch Ventures focus on?
- Notch Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Gaming, Robotics.
- Where is Notch Ventures located?
- Notch Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does Notch Ventures co-invest with?
- Notch Ventures most often shares deals with 6th Man Ventures, AU21 Capital, Draper Dragon, among 13 tracked co-investors.
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