The Open Platform
Venture studioSeed Β· 2 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· 2 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 12 of 25 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ7Data & Infrastructure Γ3Developer Tools Γ3Fintech Γ3Gaming Γ3SaaS Γ3Consumer Γ2Creator Economy Γ2
HQs:United Arab EmiratesΓ1
Investments Β· 25 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
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.
TON infrastructure and consulting
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
TonStat provides daily-updated statistics and analytics for the TON (The Open Network) blockchain, tracking metrics such as total transactions, network fees, active wallets, DeFi total value locked, staking, and NFT activity.
Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
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
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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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