Most Active Angel Investors in Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Sandeep Nailwal and Balaji S. lead recent blockchain angel activity, focusing on decentralized AI and scaling infrastructure.

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    12 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Focuses on decentralized AI, restaking protocols, and layer-one infrastructure. Recent investments include Berachain (L1 blockchain), Tria (Web3 neobank), and 0G Labs (decentralized AI OS).

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    Singapore
    12 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Focuses on decentralized AI infrastructure, on-chain consumer platforms, and cryptographic privacy. Recent investments include OpenGradient (AI infrastructure), Based (consumer trading), and Huddle01 (decentralized communication).

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    11 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Backs Solana-native restaking, privacy-preserving cryptography, and tokenized real-world assets. Recent investments include Zama (FHE cryptography), Ellipsis Labs (DeFi infrastructure), and Elmnts (mineral rights tokenization).

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    5 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Primarily focuses on stablecoin-centric layer-1 blockchains and emerging market payment infrastructure. Recent investments include Stable (L1 payment network) and Plasma (stablecoin infrastructure sidechain).

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    5 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Focuses on high-throughput Ethereum scaling, zero-knowledge verification, and modular blockchain stacks. Recent investments include Pi Squared (ZK verification), MegaETH (L2 blockchain), and Nuffle Labs (modular rollups).

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    4 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Participates in institutional Ethereum infrastructure, high-throughput layer-2 scaling, and decentralized prediction markets. Recent investments include Etherealize (institutional infra), RISE Labs (L2 blockchain), and Polymarket (prediction markets).

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    4 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Backs open-source AI labs, Solana-based real-world asset tokenization, and unified DeFi interface layers. Recent investments include Nous Research (AI models), Azura (DeFi interface), and Elmnts (energy asset tokenization).

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    4 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Focuses on real-time Ethereum scaling, mobile-first DeFi derivatives, and cross-chain execution networks. Recent investments include Euphoria (crypto derivatives), Fluent Labs (blended execution), and Rome Protocol (shared sequencers).

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    Las Vegas
    4 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Backs stablecoin collateralization protocols, liquid restaking solutions, and on-chain governance infrastructure. Recent investments include Level (yield stablecoins), Kelp DAO (liquid restaking), and Nuffle Labs (modular rollups).

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    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Focuses on high-throughput Ethereum scaling and on-chain liquidity distribution protocols. Recent investments include Lighter (zk-rollup exchange), Turtle Club (liquidity distribution), and MegaETH (real-time L2).

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    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Backs decentralized social infrastructure, verifiable AI model execution, and cryptographic hardware acceleration. Recent investments include Lens Protocol (social primitives), OpenGradient (decentralized AI), and Fabric Cryptography (RISC-V hardware).

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    Amstelveen
    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Focuses on ecosystem-specific DeFi platforms, open-source block explorers, and decentralized social protocols. Recent investments include STON.fi (TON DeFi), Lens Protocol (social infrastructure), and Blockscout (blockchain explorer).

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    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Focuses on modular cross-chain infrastructure, intent-abstraction layers, and decentralized social primitives. Recent investments include Epoch Protocol (intent-solver layer), Lens Protocol (social infrastructure), and Router Protocol (cross-chain bridge).

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    George Town
    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Backs modular oracle platforms, encrypted consensus layers, and auction-based DeFi lending. Recent investments include Mind Network (FHE layer), Term Labs (fixed-rate lending), and RedStone (modular oracles).

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    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Focuses on zero-knowledge hardware acceleration, universal ZK verification, and liquid staking protocols. Recent investments include Pi Squared (ZK verification), Cysic (hardware acceleration), and MilkyWay (Celestia liquid staking).

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    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Participates in Ethereum-aligned scaling solutions, ZK-rollup oracle networks, and universal verification services. Recent investments include Based (consumer trading), Blocksense (oracle network), and Pi Squared (ZK verification).

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    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Backs satellite-based encryption, blended execution networks, and shared sequencer infrastructure. Recent investments include SpaceComputer (satellite encryption), Fluent Labs (L2 execution), and Rome Protocol (shared sequencers).

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    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Focuses on Solana-based derivatives, high-performance L2s, and tokenized mineral rights. Recent investments include Elmnts (energy tokenization), MegaETH (L2 blockchain), and Zeta Markets (Solana derivatives).

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    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Backs chain-agnostic stablecoins, modular oracle platforms, and programmable on-chain data infrastructure. Recent investments include Bima Labs (Bitcoin-backed stablecoins), RedStone (DeFi oracles), and Irys (data infrastructure).

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    3 investmentsBlockchain & Cryptocurrency · last 2 years

    Participates in modular real-world asset tokenization, decentralized governance infrastructure, and zero-knowledge computation. Recent investments include Pi Squared (ZK verification), Plume Network (RWA L2), and Dora Factory (governance infra).

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