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.

Stephan Apel

Managing Partner

Rupert Barksfield

Investor

Jamie Burke

Investor

Max Coniglio

Associate

Eden Dhaliwal

Investor

Past deals in Infrastructure

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.

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.

ZKON Network

Venture Round in 2023
ZKON Network is a decentralized infrastructure provider that specializes in secure, real-time data transmission and aggregation for third-party applications. It employs zero-knowledge proofs, multi-party computation, and zero-trust architecture to ensure data integrity, privacy, and security. ZKON's decentralized network of provers and zkTLS (Zero-Knowledge Trust Layer) enable low-latency, cross-chain data solutions, addressing key challenges in oracle networks such as centralization and secure data transmission.

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.

DataHive

Seed Round in 2023
Data enablement infrastructure

Swan Chain

Seed Round in 2022
Swan Chain develops a storage and computing infrastructure layer for Web3. It offers a complete solution that easily enables web3 developers to integrate decentralized storage, edge computing, and payment across multiple chains.

Securo

Seed Round in 2022
Securo is building a DeFi infrastructure with all-in-1 API for DeFi, "Stripe for DeFi". We make DeFi accessible with all-in-1 REST API integration for web2-web3 developers, fintech, neobanks and tradFi to build, invest and manage their DeFi products with simplicity through developer friendly tools.

Cryptum

Seed Round in 2022
Cryptum is a web3 development platform focused on integrating blockchain technology into various business applications. The company offers a comprehensive infrastructure that enables enterprises to effectively utilize blockchain through rapid integration of resources and technologies. By leveraging decentralized technology, Cryptum supports scientific research, product discovery, and development, aiming to make decentralized finance more accessible to mainstream users. Additionally, it provides educational resources to enhance the development of the decentralized finance ecosystem, empowering clients to maximize their potential within the web3 finance landscape.

Pragmafy

Seed Round in 2021
Pragmafy is a company operating in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, established in 2021, with a team of 10 professionals. It provides a decentralized infrastructure platform designed to facilitate interactions between borrowers, lenders, and service providers through collateralized financing transactions. Pragmafy focuses on addressing the financing needs of businesses involved in crypto Real-World Assets, such as mining equipment and data centers. By connecting parties directly, the platform aims to reduce reliance on traditional financial intermediaries, offering more efficient and transparent financing solutions. Pragmafy seeks to bridge the gap between the emerging crypto-native industry and traditional financial institutions, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency in financial services.

Biconomy

Seed Round in 2021
Biconomy simplifies blockchain transactions by offering a multichain relayer protocol. Its platform enables non-custodial, gas-efficient meta-transactions at scale, smoothing interactions between decentralized applications (DApps) and end-users.

Gantree

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Gantree is a company that specializes in simplifying blockchain infrastructure through the development of an all-in-one toolkit for managing blockchain nodes. It offers a platform that enables users to efficiently create and deploy multiple nodes, tailored to specific requirements. The company's services include configuring infrastructure for both new and existing blockchain networks, allowing users to effectively manage and monitor their node operations. Gantree's focus on streamlining the complexities of blockchain infrastructure positions it as a valuable resource for organizations looking to enhance their blockchain capabilities.

180Protocol

Seed Round in 2020
180Protocol is an application framework for the next generation of enterprise software. They are the foundational infrastructure for applications. Their power in Web 3.0 is reasserting control over their data. They are the biggest Web 3.0 opportunity for businesses.

Weaver Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Weaver Labs is a developer of a decentralized telecommunications platform aimed at enhancing existing communication systems by addressing their limitations in innovation, particularly concerning 5G technology. The company leverages 5G and blockchain technologies, along with open-source hardware, to create an application layer that empowers individuals to contribute to and manage fundamental network elements. This approach not only facilitates innovation but also allows users to maintain control over their personal and sensitive information. Furthermore, participants in the network can receive compensation for their contributions, fostering a user-driven infrastructure for telecommunications.

Orbs

Venture Round in 2018
Orbs Ltd. is a company that specializes in designing and developing blockchain-based infrastructure tailored for consumer brands. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Orbs provides a platform that offers blockchain infrastructure as a service (IaaS), enabling businesses to create decentralized applications with enhanced performance and cost control. The Orbs platform features a hybrid consensus architecture, which ensures guaranteed performance while maintaining the benefits of a decentralized Proof-of-Stake ecosystem. Additionally, Orbs operates a marketplace that allows users to select decentralized infrastructure providers for their applications. The company aims to empower application developers by offering solutions that isolate faults, facilitate scalability, and support cross-virtual chain smart contracts, thus fostering an open ecosystem for third-party alternatives. Orbs has a dedicated team of over 60 professionals working across its offices in Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Singapore, and Seoul.
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