Fundraising FoxNotch Ventures
AcceleratorSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed
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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 ×7AI & Machine Learning ×3Fintech ×2Gaming ×2AdTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1
HQs:Kenya×1United States×1
Portfolio companies · 13 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
Hermetica 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 CapitalEthos FundNewman CapitalUTXO Management
Immortal Rising 2 is an action game featuring combat that mixes weapons and magic, a customizable skill tree, and a skill combo system.
GamingLos Angeles, US
Jason Johnson(Executive Officer)Bryan Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsBlockwallComma3 VenturesGreenfield OneImmutableKima Ventures+4 more
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 DragonDTA Capital Advisors, LLCIOSG VenturesOIG Capital (Oracles Investment Group)Outpost Capital+5 more
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
Taro Kimura(Founder)in
Co-investorsCV VCIndustrial Bank of KoreaKorea Development BankStone Bridge VenturesWe Ventures
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)inComark Maloba(Co-Founder / CTO)
Co-investorsTechstarsRenew CapitalNairobi Business Angel NetworkCastrum CapitalCrosslink CapitalHAVEN VENTURES+7 more
London-based decentralized finance company operating a regulated neo-banking app for digital currencies.
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 Protocol1kxAlameda ResearchAndreessen HorowitzBlockchange VenturesCoinFund+5 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Notch Ventures made?
- Notch Ventures has 13 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 18 tracked co-investors.
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