In the arena of innovation, some ideas change the world, and others give it everything they’ve got before taking a bow. This is a hall of fame for the bold bets and the relentless founders who dared to build. They didn't fail, they helped paved the way. We’re proud to have been part of their journey.
BlockFi - BlockFi was a visionary pioneer in the world of crypto-wealth management, founded with the noble goal of bringing "Wall Street sophistication" to the "Main Street" crypto holder. At a time when digital assets were often trapped on exchanges, BlockFi built the first truly professional bridge, offering high-yield interest accounts and low-cost loans that allowed millions of everyday investors to finally grow their wealth with the same tools used by institutional giants.
Holler - Holler engineered a sophisticated AI platform that processed billions of messages to deliver real-time emotional context through seamless app integrations. Their technology redefined expressive communication, bridging the gap between flat text and human emotion at an incredible scale.
Neosensory - Founded by Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman, Neosensory spent a decade championing groundbreaking research in sensory expansion through non-invasive hardware. Its valiant attempt to bypass biological limitations via the skin remains an inspiring example of how deep empathy for the hearing-impaired can drive the creation of truly "magical" technology.
Onramp Invest - Onramp Invest engineered the first iPaaS architecture designed to bridge the gap between traditional wealth management and the digital asset ecosystem. Their platform empowered financial advisors to manage and trade crypto-assets and tokenized private equity seamlessly within established, regulated workflows.
Volk Fi - VolkFi was a pioneering attempt to disrupt the telecommunications industry by building a decentralized, peer-to-peer mobile network that bypassed traditional carriers. Though its dream of a "people-powered" internet proved to be ahead of its time, its valiant effort to treat connectivity as a fundamental human right remains an inspiring chapter in the history of digital sovereignty.
Portfolio current through January 2026