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 Storage Services

STFIL

Seed Round in 2023
STFIL Protocol is a developer of a decentralized liquidity staking protocol that aims to enhance organization, storage, and sharing processes within the blockchain ecosystem. The company's technology is designed to simplify file management by providing secure and efficient services that eliminate the need for lock-up periods, allowing users to leverage node assets to maximize profits. Additionally, STFIL enables storage providers to obtain undercollateralized loans, facilitating leveraged farming positions and improving overall liquidity in the market.

Numbers Protocol

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Numbers Protocol provides content verification for AI-powered companies and creativity tools. It offers efficient and low-cost digital provenance infrastructures and decentralized storage, which not only enhance trust in digital content but also provide a pathway for innovative content monetization strategies.

DataHive

Seed Round in 2023
Data enablement infrastructure

BlokHost

Seed Round in 2023
BlokHost operates a decentralized content delivery network that enhances website performance. It distributes data across its node network, reducing latency, improving reliability, and ensuring data availability for users. The platform leverages blockchain technology to offer secure, efficient hosting with a focus on minimizing carbon footprint.

Exabits AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Exabits is a decentralized infrastructure for AI and computationally intensive applications that enables users to offer distributed GPU services and data storage.

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.

Functionland

Seed Round in 2022
Functionland is a pioneering company focused on transforming the cloud storage landscape through a decentralized, peer-to-peer platform. By leveraging blockchain technology, it provides an innovative and privacy-centric alternative to traditional cloud storage solutions. Functionland's platform allows users to share storage and compute resources seamlessly, offering faster speeds and reduced costs compared to conventional services. Its open-source, plug-and-play storage devices not only secure users' data but also foster an ecosystem for software and hardware developers. This ecosystem enables the creation and sharing of auto-minting cryptocurrency, facilitating a free and cutting-edge Web3 experience for users. Overall, Functionland empowers individuals with greater control over their data while promoting a more efficient and collaborative approach to cloud storage.

Glitter Protocol

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Glitter Protocol is a developer of a blockchain based data platform that provides web 3.0 data storage and management services.

Functionland

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Functionland is a pioneering company focused on transforming the cloud storage landscape through a decentralized, peer-to-peer platform. By leveraging blockchain technology, it provides an innovative and privacy-centric alternative to traditional cloud storage solutions. Functionland's platform allows users to share storage and compute resources seamlessly, offering faster speeds and reduced costs compared to conventional services. Its open-source, plug-and-play storage devices not only secure users' data but also foster an ecosystem for software and hardware developers. This ecosystem enables the creation and sharing of auto-minting cryptocurrency, facilitating a free and cutting-edge Web3 experience for users. Overall, Functionland empowers individuals with greater control over their data while promoting a more efficient and collaborative approach to cloud storage.
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