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Ryze Labs

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Miami · Seed–Growth · 8 people tracked

Also known as SINO GLOBAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

Ryze Labs backs transformative technologies at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and digital infrastructure. The firm supports founders from ideation through growth stages and emphasizes deep expertise across both Eastern and Western markets, positioning itself under the banner 'Local Insights, Global Impact.' Its research and publications span crypto, Bitcoin, DeFi, tokenization, gaming, AI, and regulatory developments across multiple regions, reflecting a broad, globally oriented investment approach in the Web3 and emerging-technology space.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Miami, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Private fund assets
$45.7M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
53
Unicorns
2

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website
Matthew Graham· Managing Partner
Haru Chen· Partner
Joven Wu· Principal
Ian Wittkopp· Venture Partner
Bright Li· Head of Investor Relations
Pavel Kuznetsov· Head of Post Investment Supportin

What they invest in

from 35 of 53 portfolio companies

Crypto & Web3 ×29Fintech ×16Developer Tools ×8Data & Infrastructure ×7Gaming ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×4Cloud Computing ×3

HQs:United States×7Belgium×1United Kingdom×1Hong Kong×1India×1Singapore×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 27 portfolio companies
44%
solo founders
12 of 27 mapped founding teams
80%
repeat founders
of 25 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×122 founders×33 founders×64+ founders×6

Where their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with education data

Boston University ×2University of New Hampshire ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×7Engineering ×5Mathematics & Statistics ×4Business & Management ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Humanities ×3Life Sciences ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 25 founders with career history

Meta ×3BuzzDraft ×2ConsenSys ×2First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) ×2

3 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 24 with degree data) · backed the same founder in 2+ companies: 2 founders

Investments · 53 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 22021 · 14 dated

Anbotoanboto.xyzin𝕏

Anboto is a cryptocurrency trading platform that provides institutional-grade algorithmic execution, smart order routing across exchanges, and portfolio management tools for traders managing positions across centralized and decentralized finance venues.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Guillaume Forcade(Founder)in

Co-investorsCherry VenturesMechanism CapitalXBTO

Ardriveardrive.io𝕏

ardrive is a permanent cloud storage platform built on the Arweave blockchain that enables users to store data indefinitely without monthly fees or centralized control.

Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure

Co-investorsBlockchain CapitalD1 VenturesIOSG VenturesSevenX Ventures

Atomic Formatomicform.comin𝕏

Atomic Form develops NFT provenance software and previously created gallery-quality hardware displays for digital art.

Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Media & Entertainment

Rick Manelius(CEO)in

Co-investorsSamsung NextAnimoca BrandsMechanism CapitalSino Global Capital

BetDEXbetdex.comNov 2021

BetDEX is a Solana-based decentralised sports betting exchange founded by former FanDuel executives.

Claymont, US

Nigel Eccles(Founder)Varun Sudhakar(Founder)Stuart Tonner(Founder)

Co-investors6th Man VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersMantis CapitalMulticoin CapitalParadigmEverblue Management+2 more

Blocklordsblocklords.com

BLOCKLORDS, a blockchain medieval strategy game by MetaKing Studios, has evolved into BLOCKLORE, a node-based AI creative canvas.

David Johansson(Founder & CEO)

Co-investors2 Punks CapitalAscensive AssetsBCA InvestmentsBitkraft Esports VenturesCogitent VenturesHTX Ventures (ex Huobi Ventures)+7 more

Clearpoolclearpool.financein𝕏

Clearpool is a decentralized marketplace that matches institutional lenders with verified borrowers, enabling capital to move directly between these parties without traditional intermediaries.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Robert Alcorn(Co-Founder, Chairman)inJakob Kronbichler(Co-Founder, CEO)inAlessio Quaglini(Co-Founder, Senior Advisor)in

Co-investorsArrington CapitalBitDAOHTX Ventures (ex Huobi Ventures)Mantle NetworkMentha PartnersWintermute+2 more

Delta Exchangedelta.exchange

Delta Exchange is a cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform offering Bitcoin and Ether futures and options contracts with INR settlement for Indian users.

Crypto & Web3FintechIndia, IN

Co-investorsAmesten CapitalBlockchain Valley Ventures, LlcCoinFundG1 Venturesgumi Incgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)

Domidomionline.io𝕏

Domi Online is a hardcore MMORPG featuring unrestricted character progression with no level or skill caps, player-driven consequences for failure, and class-based gameplay across a multi-region world.

Crypto & Web3Gaming

Harley(CEO / Co-Founder)PelleK(Creative Director / Co-Founder)David E(Lead Game Developer / Co-Founder)

Co-investorsBlizzard

EdgeXedgex.cominJun 2025

EdgeX builds operational intelligence and monitoring technology, including low-power wireless products, aimed at the healthcare market.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechIoTSan Diego, US

Tim Gibbons(CEO)inJon Siann(CTO)inKyle Williams(COO)inTakis Ampelas(VP of Engineering)inAndrew McLain(Director of Product)inPeter DeAngelis(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsNew York AngelsWaterdrip CapitalZC Capital

EPNSepns.io𝕏

Push Chain (formerly Push Protocol/EPNS) is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for "universal apps," letting developers build and deploy once while onboarding users from any chain without bridges and with gas payable in any token.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech

Richa Joshi(Founder)in

Co-investorsBixin CapitalBixin VenturesBlack DragonBR CapitalNarcissus VenturesA.Capital Ventures+25 more

Evertasevertas.com

Evertas is a specialist insurance underwriter covering cryptoassets, crypto mining hardware and AI infrastructure.

J. Gdanski(Founder)in

Co-investorsBloccelerate VCSaison CapitalTRGCFoundation CapitalKraken VenturesMorgan Creek Capital

Frag Pulsefragpulse.comin𝕏

Frag Pulse develops a player-versus-player arena shooter called Assault Sector, featuring a mechanic called PULSE designed to address camping and stale gameplay in multiplayer first-person shooters.

GamingPortsmouth, GB

Amin Rafizadeh(Founder)in

Hex Trusthextrust.comin𝕏

Hex Trust builds technology platforms serving large financial institutions in the banking and finance sector.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Alessio Quaglini(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsEterna CapitalFenbushi CapitalQBN CapitalToken Bay CapitalWintermuteInjective+5 more

Hooga Gaminghooga.ggin𝕏

Hooga is a gaming guild and community focused on the Play-to-Earn economy, aiming to build a shared economy free from exploitative practices.

Crypto & Web3Gaming

Impossible Financeimpossible.financein𝕏

IMPOSSIBLE is a research and advisory firm supporting Web3 projects across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Co-investorsD1 VenturesElliptiExtra WattsIOSG VenturesLD CapitalZBS CAPITAL

KRNL Labskrnl.xyz𝕏

KRNL Labs builds a verifiable orchestration layer for blockchains that injects off-chain real-world data, runs computations, and embeds compliance and verifiable AI inference into transactions.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Enterprise Software

Co-investorsTPC Club (The presale club)TPC VenturesTRGCYAP Capital

LayerZerolayerzero.networkin𝕏

LayerZero builds decentralized infrastructure for interoperability across blockchains and asset issuance, enabling applications and chains to connect liquidity and extend reach across ecosystems.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Bryan Pellegrino(Founder)inRaz Zarick(Founder)inCaleb Banister(Founder)Ryan Zarick(Founder)

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAndromeda CapitalBitDAOBixin CapitalBixin Ventures+36 more

Legends of Venarilegendsofvenari.com𝕏

Blockchain game studio behind Legends of Venari, a browser-based creature-collecting RPG set in the world of Caerras.

Co-investorsAlliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)Lattice Capital

Lunchboxlunchboxentertainment.com𝕏

Lunchbox Entertainment develops competitive gaming experiences.

Gaming

Arik Torkelson(Founder / Chief Game Officer)inJack Wink(Founder / Co-CEO)Max Wink(Founder / Co-CEO)in

Co-investors645 VenturesCoatue ManagementPrimaryPrimary Ventures

Marginfimarginfi.com

marginfi operates a decentralized finance application on Solana for lending and borrowing crypto, and directs users to its successor product for managing positions across lending venues.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Edgar Pavlovsky(Founder)in

Co-investorsMulticoin CapitalPantera Capital

Metagravitymetagravity.comin𝕏

MetaGravity is a deep tech company building the Quark Network Engine, a distributed compute platform based on a causal partitioning model that scales computation across cloud and edge.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechGaming

Rashid Mansoor(Founder)in

Co-investorsMarket One CapitalMulana Capital

Metaplexmetaplex.com𝕏

Metaplex is a Solana-based protocol and platform for creating tokens and NFTs, offering tools such as token launching, AI agents, and developer infrastructure for the Solana ecosystem.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer Tools

Emily PoplawskiinBartosz Lipinski(Founder)Stephen Hess(Founder)

Co-investorsCultur3 CapitalMantis CapitalMulticoin CapitalParaFi CapitalParafi General FundPetRock Capital+7 more

Midenmiden.xyz𝕏

Miden is a blockchain protocol using zero-knowledge (ZK) architecture to enable programmable privacy, quantum-resistance, and scalability for onchain finance.

Crypto & Web3CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechMenlo Park, US

Bobbin Threadbare(Co-founder)Azeem Khan(Co-founder)inDominik Schmid(Co-founder)in

Co-investors1k(x)1kxa16z cryptoAlpha Wave GlobalBig Candle CapitalBloccelerate VC+20 more

Mintbasemintbase.ioin𝕏

Mintbase provides an open-source SDK, templates, and smart-contract tooling for developers to deploy NFT marketplaces, minters, and blockchain/AI apps on the NEAR protocol.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer Tools

Co-investorsD1 VenturesLD CapitalSustany CapitalTRGCAnimoca BrandsCoinbase Ventures+5 more

Mysten Labsmystenlabs.comin𝕏

Mysten Labs builds infrastructure and tools for web3, focusing on making decentralized systems secure, reliable, and ready for mass adoption.

Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Deep TechDeveloper ToolsPalo Alto, US

Adeniyi Abiodun(Founder)inKostas Kryptos Chalkias(Founder)inSam Blackshear(Founder)inEvan Cheng(Founder)inGeorge Danezis(Founder)Kostas Chalkias(Founder)

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzArrington CapitalBasecamp FundBig Brain Holdings+38 more

Orcaorca.soin𝕏

Orca is a liquidity protocol and trading platform on the Solana blockchain that enables users to discover, deploy, and manage yield strategies across decentralized liquidity pools.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Michael Hwang(CEO)in

Co-investors6th Man VenturesCollab+CurrencyFoundation CapitalMarin Digital VenturesPlaceholder VCRockawayX+5 more

ParaSwap DeFi Seedparaswap.xyz𝕏

Velora is an intent-based decentralized trading protocol that offers crosschain token swaps, gasless trades, limit orders, on-chain RFQ, and yield optimization, aggregating liquidity from 160+ protocols and market makers across multiple L1 and L2 chains.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech

Co-investorsArrington CapitalBlack DragonBlockchain CapitalBlockchain CoinvestorsBootNodeExtra Watts+12 more

Polygonpolygon.technologyin𝕏

Polygon provides blockchain-based cross-border treasury settlement using stablecoins, letting institutions convert between US dollars and stablecoins, move funds onchain, and pay out over bank rails like SWIFT, ACH, and RTP.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechHR Tech

Sandeep Nailwal(Founder)inAnurag Arjun(Founder)Jaynti Kanani(Founder)Mihailo Bjelic(Founder)

Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalCoinbase VenturesDePIN XDigital Currency GroupDragonflyDraper Associates+39 more

Portalstheportal.toin𝕏

A browser-based metaverse built for everyone.

ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingSan Francisco, US

Adam Gomez(Founder)inChris Lund(Co-Founder)Watson Wu(Co-Founder)Jacqueline Chang(Co-Founder & COO (also listed elsewhere as Co-Founder & CPO))inNathan McCarthy(Chief Operating Officer)inChristian Lund(Founder)

Co-investorsAlameda ResearchCultur3 CapitalFoundation CapitalGreylock PartnersJustin KanMantis Capital+9 more

princepersistence.one𝕏

Persistence One builds blockchain infrastructure focused on Bitcoin interoperability (BTCfi), using DeFi, IBC interoperability, the Persistence Core-1 Chain, and cross-chain intents to enable BTC movement across chains.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech

Co-investorsArrington CapitalBlack DragonCoinbase VenturesFigmentO1exSpark Digital Capital+3 more

pSTAKEpstake.finance𝕏

PSTAKE is a research collective exploring how decentralized networks and AI evolve together, focusing on the intersection of AI, Web3, and traditional finance.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3

Co-investorsGalaxy VenturesConsensys Ventures

PUSH Protocolpush.orgin𝕏

Push (Push Chain) is a Layer 1 blockchain built for "Universal Apps," letting developers deploy once and onboard users from any chain without bridges or a specific gas token.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech

Harsh Rajat(Founder and Project Lead)inRicha

Co-investorsIOSG VenturesTRGCWintermuteWoodstock FundYBB FoundationBalaji Srinivasan

PV01pv0.one

Brussels, BE

Max Boonen(Founder)

Co-investorsTioga Capital Partners

Pythpyth.networkin𝕏

Pyth Network is a blockchain oracle that delivers real-time market data—prices for crypto, equities, FX, and other assets—on-chain for developers to integrate into decentralized applications.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech

Ciaran Cronin(Founder)Jayant Krishnamurthy(Founder)Michael Cahill(Founder)

Co-investorsArkGrowBelvedere Strategic CapitalBitDAOBorderless VentureCTC VenturesD11-Labs+5 more

Riseriseworks.ioin𝕏Nov 2024

Rise is a global payroll and payments platform for hiring and paying international contractors and full-time employees, supporting both fiat local currencies and cryptocurrencies.

Crypto & Web3FintechHR Tech

Andrew Maurer(Founder)inIan Chan(Founder)in

Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupDraper AssociatesPolymorphic CapitalWWVenturesDCGJam Fund+1 more

Stargatestargate.finance𝕏

Co-investorsBitDAOMantle Network

Suisui.ioin𝕏

The Sui Foundation is an independent organization that supports and grows the Sui blockchain ecosystem, working to lower technical and financial barriers for developers building on Sui and to drive broader adoption.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Evan Cheng(Founder)inAdeniyi Abiodun(Founder)George Danezis(Founder)Kostas Chalkias(Founder)Sam Blackshear(Founder)

Co-investorsBixin CapitalBixin VenturesBorderless VentureCoinbase VenturesCrypto DiscoverCVP NoLimit+11 more

Super Gamingsupergaming.comin𝕏

SuperGaming is a game development studio that builds and operates multiplayer games for emerging markets, including titles like Indus (India), Prime Rush (LatAm and MENA), and Roblox-native FPS games.

GamingSingapore, SG

Navneet Waraich(Founder)inSreejit J(Founder)inChristelle D'Cruz(Founder)Roby John(Founder)Sanket Nadhani(Founder)

Co-investorsBetter CapitalEmfarsisSkycatcher FundIVC

Texturetexture.finance

New York, US

Sanjiv Sanghavi(Executive Officer, Director)inVictor Quinn(Executive Officer)Nicholas Brown(Executive Officer)

BoardRick Zullo(Director)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesEqual VenturesLerer HippeauWintermuteVoLo Earth Ventures

Vybevybenetwork.com𝕏

VYBE Network provides real-time on-chain data and portfolio tracking for Solana traders and developers, offering historical wallet data, trading signals, and intelligence on top traders through APIs and a web dashboard.

Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure

Arun Dass(Founder)in

Co-investorsLemniscapFirst Round CapitalOrange CollectivePelion VenturesY Combinator

XDEFI Walletxdefi.io𝕏Defunct

XDEFI, rebranding to Ctrl, offers a self-custody crypto wallet available as a Chrome extension and iOS/Android apps.

Crypto & Web3

Emile Dubié(Founder)in

Co-investorsCircle VenturesExtra WattsGenblock CapitalJustin “3LAU” BlauPlay VenturesAlameda Research+6 more

Zeta Marketszeta.markets𝕏

Zeta Markets is a decentralized exchange on Solana offering derivatives trading with up to 100x leverage.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Tristan Frizza(Founder)

Co-investorsEquilibrium VenturesAirTree VenturesAlameda ResearchAmber GroupElectric CapitalJump Capital+7 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AmikoBravo Ready (BR1)Buidlers TribeElixirNYAN HEROESOpen Trade Technology LtdPass3Pine NetworkRise LabsSeal StorageSynnax

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Ryze Labs made?
Ryze Labs has 53 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Ryze Labs invest at?
Ryze Labs invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does Ryze Labs focus on?
Ryze Labs focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Gaming, Hardware.
Where is Ryze Labs located?
Ryze Labs is headquartered in Miami, US.
Who does Ryze Labs co-invest with?
Ryze Labs most often shares deals with Wintermute, Coinbase Ventures, Multicoin Capital, among 170 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Unlocking the Future of Crypto Wallets with Emil Dubié, CEO of CTRL | Founder's Funnel

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From Playgrounds to Protocols: The Hooga to Chasm Evolution

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BLOCKLORDS: Crafting a New Era in MMO Web3 Gaming with David Johansson

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SuperGaming: Crafting India's Gaming Revolution

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Texture Finance: Beyond a Digital Pawnshop - Oleg Ravnushkin Vision for NFT Liquidity

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Founder's Funnel: OpenTrade Bridging Real-World Assets

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