Protein Capital Management
Venture capitalLuxembourg · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Protein Capital invests across the digital asset landscape, combining algorithmic strategies, quantitative analysis, and a focus on capital preservation. It holds liquid digital assets with strong fundamentals and utility demand, funds early-stage protocols in exchange for future token emissions, and takes equity partnerships in Web3 companies driving digital transformation. Risk management is central: the firm diversifies to capture upside in risk-on markets and consolidates into lower-volatility assets during risk-averse periods. It uses institutional-grade custody, co-invests with established partners to access deals, and operates from Luxembourg for regulatory protection, aiming to outperform major market benchmarks for its investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1GovTech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
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Glacis provides runtime security controls and signed operational records for AI agent workflows that access tools, credentials, and customer data, enabling fast-growing AI companies to demonstrate compliance with enterprise security requirements.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Joe Braidwood(Co-Founder & CEO)inRohit Tatachar(Co-Founder & CTO)inJennifer Shannon(Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorArrington CapitalCoinbase VenturesFranklin TempletonLightspeed FactionPaper Ventures
Transak provides fiat-to-crypto on-ramp and off-ramp infrastructure for wallets, apps, and platforms, offered as white-label APIs or plug-and-play widgets.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechNew York, US
Sami Start(Executive Officer, Director)inYeshu Agarwal(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investors1k(x)1kxBitDAOBR CapitalConsenSys MeshFuel Venture Capital+13 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTransak · refreshmiami.com · Aug 15, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Protein Capital Management invest at?
- Protein Capital Management invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Protein Capital Management focus on?
- Protein Capital Management focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Protein Capital Management located?
- Protein Capital Management is headquartered in Luxembourg, LU.
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