Pantera Capital

Pantera Capital is an investment firm based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in Bitcoin and other digital currencies, as well as companies operating within the blockchain space. Founded in 2003 by Dan Morehead, who previously served as chief financial officer and head of Macro Trading at Tiger Management, the firm transitioned from a focus on global macro hedge fund investments to exclusively target the burgeoning digital currency market by 2014. Pantera Capital believes that Bitcoin can revolutionize the way people conduct transactions, akin to the transformative impact of the Internet on communications and commerce. The firm engages in various stages of investment, including seed, early, and later-stage opportunities, while maintaining a particular interest in technology sectors such as financial technology, cybersecurity, and big data. Its investors include notable entities such as Benchmark and Fortress Investment Group.

Heidi M. von Allmen

Chief Investment Officer, Pantera Bitcoin Fund and Hedge Fund Analyst

Ryan Barney

Senior Investment Associate and Investor

Mary Blackburn

Associate

Paul Brodsky

Partner

David Cheung

Partner

Nolan Ford

Associate

Semir Gabeljic

Associate

Ron Glantz

Investor

Gorham C.F.A., Matthew Joseph

COO

Nihal Maunder

Junior Partner

Dan Morehead

Founder Co-Chief Investment Officer and CEO

Lauren Stephanian

Partner

Past deals in Gaming

Ancient8

Seed Round in 2022
Ancient8 is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on creating the infrastructure for GameFi, emphasizing community development and software solutions. As Vietnam's largest blockchain gaming guild, it facilitates access to the Metaverse through various initiatives, including scholarships, blockchain education, and comprehensive research. Ancient8 aims to democratize social and financial opportunities within the Metaverse, striving to educate and empower a new generation of users. By providing tools and resources, the organization enables individuals to engage in play-to-earn video games while earning rewards, fostering a collaborative environment for the growth of blockchain technology and its applications in gaming.

Metatheory

Series A in 2022
Metatheory Inc. is an interactive technology and entertainment company focused on developing Web3 games and interactive content designed to foster community engagement and social experiences. The company aims to inspire imagination by connecting individuals globally through immersive environments created from cross-generational intellectual properties. By leveraging blockchain technology, Metatheory empowers users with digital ownership and audience-driven story development, allowing gamers to engage in fun gameplay while exploring new virtual worlds. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of community-driven adventures, creating a platform where creativity and social interaction thrive.

InfiniGods

Seed Round in 2022
InfiniGods is a game development company focused on creating blockchain games set in a mythological universe. With a team of seasoned professionals from the gaming industry, InfiniGods aims to transform the gaming experience through digital ownership. The company specializes in developing web and mobile games that incorporate elements of mythology, featuring gameplay styles such as puzzles, strategy, and city building. By prioritizing accessibility, InfiniGods seeks to offer gamers an easy and affordable entry into the world of blockchain gaming, fostering a new era of interactive entertainment.

Metaverse Game Studios

Venture Round in 2022
Metaverse Game Studios is a prominent blockchain game development studio focused on creating cross-platform gaming experiences. The company specializes in narrative-driven multiplayer strategy games, allowing players to enhance their gameplay through immersive storytelling and interactive features. By leveraging blockchain technology, Metaverse Game Studios aims to innovate the gaming landscape, offering unique experiences that integrate decentralized elements and community engagement.

Fast Break Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a blockchain-based gaming platform designed to empower people to build the future of sports, gaming, and entertainment. The company offers a gaming platform, competitive compensation, company equity, and benefits, enabling users to own teams of fictional non-fungible tokens (NFT) athletes to compete in simulated games, tournaments, and leagues for crypto prices.

Summoners Arena

Venture Round in 2022
Summoners Arena is an idle-RPG blockchain-based game that integrates traditional and blockchain gaming to provide countless opportunities for players to take part in immersive gameplay, experience true ownership over gaming assets whilst earning crypto assets.

Ancient8

Seed Round in 2022
Ancient8 is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on creating the infrastructure for GameFi, emphasizing community development and software solutions. As Vietnam's largest blockchain gaming guild, it facilitates access to the Metaverse through various initiatives, including scholarships, blockchain education, and comprehensive research. Ancient8 aims to democratize social and financial opportunities within the Metaverse, striving to educate and empower a new generation of users. By providing tools and resources, the organization enables individuals to engage in play-to-earn video games while earning rewards, fostering a collaborative environment for the growth of blockchain technology and its applications in gaming.

GuildFi

Seed Round in 2021
GuildFi is a gaming platform that empowers all gamer communities and creates interoperability across the Metaverse.

Faraway

Series A in 2021
Developer of blockchain-based games designed to unlock player-driven and decentralized game economies. The company develops games by leveraging blockchain technology to make hyper-social games with player-driven economies which allow players from around the world to earn tokens and rise in the leaderboards, enabling players to have a realistic and vivid gaming experience.

Genopets

Seed Round in 2021
Genopets is a non-fungible token (NFT) “move-to-earn” game where players are rewarded for the steps they take in real life.

Faraway

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of blockchain-based games designed to unlock player-driven and decentralized game economies. The company develops games by leveraging blockchain technology to make hyper-social games with player-driven economies which allow players from around the world to earn tokens and rise in the leaderboards, enabling players to have a realistic and vivid gaming experience.

DMarket

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
DMarket is a platform that facilitates the secure buying, selling, and trading of in-game items, aiming to enhance player engagement and revenue for game developers. By tapping into the multi-billion-dollar skins economy, DMarket allows approximately 2.5 billion gamers to exchange virtual items across various titles and platforms, enabling them to monetize their gameplay experiences. The platform leverages distributed ledger technology to ensure transparent and secure transactions, processing operations in real-time through machine learning algorithms and AI-based predictions for pricing, demand, and availability. With operational offices in Los Angeles, London, and Kyiv, DMarket has successfully raised $19 million from the global gaming community. The company collaborates with notable partners such as Xsolla, Unity, and GSC Game World, fostering a virtual economy where developers, players, and brands can co-create content and generate profits while enjoying diverse gaming experiences.

Unikrn

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Unikrn, Inc. operates an online e-sports betting website. Its website allows users to place bets on matches for Unikoins, a virtual currency specific to the platform in the United States; and for real money worldwide. The company’s website enables users to use Unikoins at Unikrn Marketplace, where they can enter raffles to win prizes, such as gaming PCs, headsets, gaming glasses, and other items. Unikrn, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

UnikoinGold

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
The Unikrn team is made up of long time gamers, esports nuts, punters, and cryptocurrency maniacs. They live eat breathe sleep esports, gaming, and betting, and they are literally spread out all over the world. Their culture is amazing, and the team dynamic is sometimes hilarious as they have people in Berlin, Croatia, Dehli, Las Vegas, Seattle, Singapore, and Sydney. You'll sometimes find them playing games late into the night or coding in the wee hours of the morning working on the most beautiful products for their community. they're online all the time, and you can learn more about them on the Unikrn website.

FunFair Technologies

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
FunFair Technologies operates a decentralized gaming platform that leverages Ethereum smart contracts to address the challenges faced by traditional blockchain casinos. The platform allows users to quickly establish low-cost blockchain casinos and offers a variety of casino games aimed at providing a fun, fast, and fair gaming experience. By utilizing breakthrough technology, FunFair aims to create a transparent and secure environment where anyone, anywhere can easily develop and operate their own gaming establishments. This innovative approach not only enhances user engagement but also enables players to earn money through tokens and digital currencies.
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