The Open Platform
Venture studioSeed Β· 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
The Open Platform (TOP) builds and invests within the TON blockchain ecosystem, combining product development with venture investing. Originating from work on Tonkeeper, the leading self-custodial TON wallet, TOP grew from First Stage Labs into a broader platform backing early ecosystem leaders like STON.fi, Getgems, and Notcoin, and launching products including Tribute (creator monetization) and TON Tech (infrastructure and consulting). Its investment arm, TOP Labs, manages a portfolio spanning AKEDO, Pluto, TAC, and others. TOP became the first unicorn in the TON ecosystem at a $1B valuation, secured partnerships with Tether-related entities, and launched Mira, an AI agent in Telegram.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 3 people
from the firm's website & curated
What they invest in
from 14 of 23 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ9Fintech Γ5Developer Tools Γ4Consumer Γ3Data & Infrastructure Γ3Gaming Γ3Creator Economy Γ2Media & Entertainment Γ2
HQs:United Arab EmiratesΓ1
Investments Β· 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPlaygama is a browser-based platform offering over 10,000 free HTML5/WebGL games playable on desktop, tablet, and mobile without downloads, and provides developers with an open-source Bridge SDK, monetization tools, and analytics to publish across web gaming platforms.
Developer ToolsGamingMedia & EntertainmentDubai, AE
Co-investorsThe Games Fund
Co-investorsCollab+Currency
Bullpen is a non-custodial mobile app for onchain trading that lets users trade tokens, perpetuals, and prediction markets from a single interface with built-in social and discovery features.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investors6th Man Ventures
Flappy Bird is a mobile arcade game returning after a decade with new worlds, challenges, and gameplay modes.
ConsumerGaming
Mira is an AI assistant that works natively inside Telegram, tracking decisions across team chats, assigning and chasing follow-ups, running tasks, summarizing conversations, and connecting to external tools like GitHub, Notion, and Google Drive.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
A cross-game infrastructure layer for Telegram on TON providing unified player profiles, inventory, squads and economy features across Telegram Mini Apps.
PlayDeck is a platform for building, publishing, and monetizing games on Telegram, connecting game developers with players through tools for integration, payments, analytics, and user acquisition.
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsMEXC VenturesYolo Investments
Co-investorsWeb3com VenturesY2Z Ventures
TAC is a blockchain protocol and Layer that lets Ethereum/EVM developers deploy their DeFi applications and distribute them to Telegram and TON users, enabling "hybrid dApps" that combine EVM logic with TON UX.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech
Co-investorsHack VCPaper VenturesSymbolic CapitalBITKRAFT Ventures
Telegram is a cross-platform messaging application with encrypted, self-destructing messages, multi-device sync, and large group chats.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsAcquire FiAfford.CapitalAlphabit FundAngelONE CapitalArrington CapitalAsia GreenTech Fund+48 more
TON Tech provides blockchain infrastructure, SDKs, and smart contract tooling for developers building decentralized applications on the TON network integrated with Telegram.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
TonAPI provides an API service and SDK for developers to build decentralized applications on the TON blockchain, including tools to manage accounts, jettons, NFTs, and emulate transactions.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
TON infrastructure and consulting
Tribute is a Telegram-native monetization platform that enables creators to earn revenue directly within the messaging app through subscriptions, donations, digital products, and physical goods sales without redirecting audiences to external sites.
Creator EconomyFintechSaaS
Wallet in Telegram offers a self-custodial DeFi Account built on the TON blockchain that lets users buy, trade, send, and stake crypto assets such as USDT, GRAM, and tokenized gold directly inside Telegram.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Fintech
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBullpen Β· si.com Β· Aug 10, 2026
TAC Β· indianstartupnews.com Β· Oct 15, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has The Open Platform made?
- The Open Platform has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does The Open Platform invest at?
- The Open Platform invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does The Open Platform focus on?
- The Open Platform focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Does The Open Platform lead rounds?
- The Open Platform typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does The Open Platform co-invest with?
- The Open Platform most often shares deals with adMare BioInnovations, Collab+Currency, Creative UK, among 7 tracked co-investors.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamPavel Durov friend Andrew Rogozov the CEO of The Open Platform (#TON) at #token2049dubai
Crunch DUBAI Β· Andrew Rogozov
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