Outlier Ventures

Outlier Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm and accelerator focused on Web3 and blockchain technology. Founded in 2014, it was among the first to invest in the crypto ecosystem and supports early-stage startups across DeFi, NFTs, infrastructure and metaverse use cases. The firm runs Base Camp, an accelerator launched in 2019 that provides launchpad support and incubation space for pre-seed projects. Through its investments and accelerator activities, Outlier Ventures has supported more than 220 portfolio companies and helped raise over $350 million in seed funding. It maintains a blockchain-agnostic approach and collaborates with leading ecosystems, including Aptos, Filecoin/IPFS, Polygon, and Polkadot, to host dedicated accelerator tracks. The firm aims to accelerate the development of Web3 technologies and the Open Metaverse by backing global projects and fostering interoperable infrastructures.

Tushar Aggarwal

Venture Partner

Stephan Apel

Managing Partner

Rupert Barksfield

Investor

Jamie Burke

Investor

Max Coniglio

Associate

Nikolay Dakov

Analyst

Eden Dhaliwal

Investor

Christopher Donovan

Managing Director

Jonathan Gabler

Venture Partner

Rupa Ganatra Popat

Investor

Patrick Grant

Investor

Michael Harte

Investor

Marc C. Johnson

Associate

Michael K S Kam

Investor

Charlotte Kapoor

Partner

Matt Law

Partner

Elliot Leimer

Investor

Blake Lezenski

Investor

Mohamed Eisimat Mohamed

Investor

Rumi Morales

Investor

John Patrick Mullin

Investor

Robin Andre Nordnes

Analyst

Robert Osborne

Investor

Tim Rule

Managing Director

Shounak Shetty

Principal

Daniele Sileri

Venture Partner

David Tedesco

Founder and CEO

Laura Muriel Texidor

Associate

Lucian Urbach

Investor

Ana-Maria Yanakieva

Investor

Cecille de Jesus

Associate

Aron van Ammers

Partner

Past deals in Ethereum

Unit

Venture Round in 2025
Unit Network DAO is a sovereign layer 1 blockchain built using the Substrate framework by the Web3 Foundation, Polkadot and Parity Technologies. It provides the technological and economic infrastructure for mainstream adoption of the token economy. A near-future in which millions of tokens fuel borderless communities to empower the globe.

Wowmax

Seed Round in 2024
Wowmax is a technology company that specializes in decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregation. It operates a platform that uses back-run arbitrage and multihop aggregation to identify and exploit price discrepancies across various DEXs, enabling crypto traders to execute more profitable and efficient trades.

Stateless Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Stateless Solutions specializes in ensuring the accurate and reliable execution of code across various blockchain environments, including Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), DePIN, and DeAI. Their decentralized data management platform facilitates real-time, secure, and transparent verification of data and code execution on a network of computers, empowering developers to build and deploy decentralized applications without the need for a central server.

Plurality

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Plurality Network specializes in facilitating the integration of blockchain technology into businesses. It develops decentralized software solutions that enhance operational reliability and reduce dependence on central systems. Additionally, the company offers consultancy services to help organizations understand and effectively implement blockchain technology. Furthermore, Plurality provides a service that personalizes user experiences in web3 applications, increasing user engagement and retention by offering tailored experiences based on individual interests and preferences.

Blockwave Labs

Venture Round in 2023
Blockwave Labs is a technology company that develops blockchain infrastructure to enhance accessibility and security. Its platform offers enterprise-level solutions for managing customer loyalty programs, mining points, membership rewards, and coupons, enabling businesses to seamlessly transition their assets to Web3. The company specializes in arbitrage and liquidity strategies, aiming to foster collaboration and improve the overall web3 ecosystem.

Duo

Venture Round in 2023
Ethereum compatible blockchain running on Aptos.

Radius

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Radius is a trustless shared sequencing layer that provides rollups with sequencing-as-a-service and cross-rollup interoperability solutions. Rollup blockchains are specialized blockchains that have off-chain executions to improve transaction processing speed and overall blockchain performance.

Bubbles

Seed Round in 2023
Communication layer that connects Web3 communities with ther token holders across various Web3 apps and Communication Protocols

Wovn

Seed Round in 2023
Powering the web3 creator economy

OpenPeer

Seed Round in 2023
OpenPeer facilitates direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading in emerging markets. It enables users to buy and sell crypto using fiat currency from their self-custody wallets, reducing custodial risk and eliminating the need for exchange intermediaries.

StationX

Seed Round in 2023
StationX provides a protocol that enables anyone to create, govern and engage DAOs for any use case in under 60 seconds and a blockchain co-investment platform to start and manage DAOs for funding. The platform supports community asset management by handling on-chain assets and tracking all activity, enabling clients to discover and co-invest in startups alongside syndicates and funds led by qualified managers.

Yanda

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Yanda develops an automated cryptocurrency trading platform that aims to empower users with financial control while reducing overhead. The platform features a simple interface for configuring and customizing trading strategies alongside built-in trading facilities, enabling users to tailor cryptocurrency trading to respond efficiently to market trends.

me3.eth

Seed Round in 2022
Personal ENS websites. The Linktree of Web3

The Digital Pets Company

Seed Round in 2022
The Digital Pets Company operates a platform for artificial intelligence-based digital pets, specifically focusing on immersive environments such as virtual reality, social applications, and games. Its flagship product, Digital Dogs, utilizes advanced AI technologies including natural language processing, image recognition, and reinforcement learning to replicate the cognitive abilities of real pets. Users can interact with their Digital Dogs through voice, gestures, and emotions, fostering an emotional connection. The platform allows users to train their pets, teach them tricks, and even enter competitions. Additionally, all Digital Dogs are secured as NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain, enabling users to sell, swap, and share their digital companions with others. This innovative approach combines multi-sensory interaction with detailed visual elements, enhancing the overall user experience.

Ferriswheel

Seed Round in 2021
Ferriswheel is a cryptocurrency trading platform that aims to simplify the entry into the crypto and NFT markets for new users. By focusing on creating a welcoming environment, Ferriswheel facilitates the buying, selling, and management of various digital currencies. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to create cryptocurrency wallets, enabling seamless transactions in Pounds or Euros. To ensure the safety of assets, Ferriswheel employs high standards of online security, including secure offline storage for cryptocurrencies and encrypted data transfers over SSL connections. Additionally, trades are secured through dual authentication, prioritizing user protection while navigating the world of alternative assets.

nft42, Inc., d/b/a nameless

Seed Round in 2021
Our flagship product, StealthTest, is a secure private testing environment for Ethereum and Polygon. Launch your Web3 project by eliminating the risks associated with public testnets and providing a secure environment to collaborate throughout the QA process. Avastars, part of the NFT42 family, was the original ‘On-Chain’ NFT SVG PFP project for the metaverse, and among the first NFT projects to grant holders full commercial rights.

Open KOI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Build the permanent record through a new framework for decentralized apps.

CrowdFounder

Pre Seed Round in 2020
CrowdFounder is a startup studio that specializes in developing and launching original business ideas. The company focuses on creating "Crypto Collectibles," which are unique digital goods and digi-physical products minted on the Ethereum Blockchain, technically known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). CrowdFounder matches founders with these concepts to lead their development. The company aims to provide competitive equity packages along with a modest salary for its founders, fostering an environment where startups can thrive and grow.

Streams

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Streams is a financial technology company that provides a mobile application designed to assist traditional investors in navigating the world of decentralized investments. The app, secured by Ethereum, aims to protect users from inflation while enabling them to earn passive income from their digital assets. By simplifying the investment process, Streams allows investors to understand and effectively manage their portfolios in digital currencies, facilitating their entry into the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investments.

Koii

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Koii is the only people-powered AI supercomputer. It is the first Layer 1 blockchain designed for AI and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), enabling scalable compute, storage, and data decentralization. Koii's unique software that crowdsources even the smallest devices from around the world to provide the arena where AI agents can compete to solve real world problems. The team has built a foundational computing layer which provides out-of-the-box AI Agents, hosting, and more. Koii network that enables anyone across the globe with a computer to easily deploy AI Agents that build, host, and market open source technologies. Koii's Mainet Launch and Token Generation event happened in January 2025. Koii also introduced The Prometheus 24/7 Builder task (https://prometheusswarm.ai/) built on Koii ecosystem, which creates and manages an advanced AI agent that works around the clock to write high-quality code, consistently earning you KOII tokens in return. These automated code writing agents are designed to continuously develop and implement useful new products and features, which: - enhances the network’s overall value and, - increases the earning potential of your node. Looking towards the future, we envision a self-sustaining ecosystem where AI agents autonomously create and optimize Koii tasks, leading to exponential network growth and creating an ever-expanding landscape with more diverse and lucrative opportunities for node operators to earn substantial rewards.

Emanate

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Emanate is an Australian company that has developed a blockchain-based audio exchange protocol designed to transform the music industry. It operates as a network marketplace for music lovers and creators, enabling artists, labels, and fans to earn, share, and collaborate effectively. Emanate's platform emphasizes instant payments and automation, ensuring a seamless user experience while fostering collaboration within the music community. By integrating blockchain technology, Emanate aims to enhance trust, transparency, and incentive alignment among all participants in the music ecosystem, ultimately revolutionizing the way music is created and consumed.

Ferriswheel

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ferriswheel is a cryptocurrency trading platform that aims to simplify the entry into the crypto and NFT markets for new users. By focusing on creating a welcoming environment, Ferriswheel facilitates the buying, selling, and management of various digital currencies. The platform allows users to connect their bank accounts to create cryptocurrency wallets, enabling seamless transactions in Pounds or Euros. To ensure the safety of assets, Ferriswheel employs high standards of online security, including secure offline storage for cryptocurrencies and encrypted data transfers over SSL connections. Additionally, trades are secured through dual authentication, prioritizing user protection while navigating the world of alternative assets.

Agoric

Seed Round in 2019
Agoric is a framework facilitating secure smart contract development in JavaScript. It aims to enable widespread global cooperation and new digital asset businesses by providing safer tools for smart contract creation. Agoric's team comprises experienced technologists, economists, and business leaders, collaborating with notable projects like Cosmos.
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