Maven 11

About

Maven 11 Capital is a crypto-native venture capital firm that invests in early-stage blockchain and digital asset projects. Based in Amsterdam and the Cayman Islands, the firm partners with innovative founders aiming to redefine ownership through open and inclusive crypto networks.

Investment Focus

Maven 11 Capital focuses on investing in infrastructure protocols, decentralized finance (DeFi) primitives, and Web 3.0 applications within the blockchain and crypto sectors. They actively support founders from inception to growth, providing strategic guidance and hands-on assistance.

Fund

Maven 11 closed its third fund at $107 million, slightly exceeding its original $100 million target. Although the fundraise was delayed due to cautious capital providers amid challenging market conditions, the fund was supported by anchor investor Theta Capital Management, along with new institutional backers across Europe and Asia. Fund III will be deployed over the next 3-4 years, focusing on investments in new deals, pre-seed, Series A rounds, and follow-on funding. Check sizes for the fund range from $500,000 to $5 million.

Other Information

Leadership

  • Joost van der Plas: Managing Partner
  • Balder Bomans: CIO & Managing Partner
  • Mathijs van Esch: Associate Partner
  • Mads Mathiesen: Researcher
  • Ruben van den Eshof: Trader
  • Pim Swart: Principal
  • Bram Van Roelen: Investment Manager
  • Darius Rugys: Investment Partner

Investment Strategy

Maven 11 Capital's investment strategy centers on identifying emerging technologies within the blockchain and crypto sectors. They focus on early-stage investments, providing not just funding but also active support and strategic guidance to their portfolio companies.

Notable Investments

Some of Maven 11 Capital's notable investments include:

  • Celestia: A modular blockchain network.
  • Qredo: A decentralized custody and settlement network.
  • Nym Technologies: A privacy infrastructure project.
  • Spectral Finance: A credit protocol for decentralized finance.
  • Merit Circle: A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on yield generation in the metaverse.
  • Maple Finance: A decentralized corporate credit market.
  • Anoma: A privacy-preserving blockchain protocol.
  • Zapper: A DeFi asset management platform.