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Lucidblue Ventures
Cape Town, South Africa
Provides tax‑efficient capital to South African entrepreneurs across multiple sector‑focused funds, targeting growth-stage opportunities.
Portfolio
34+
Employees
5+
Founded
2015
AUM
N/A
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Africa
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Lucidblue Ventures
Provides tax‑efficient capital to South African entrepreneurs across multiple sector‑focused funds, targeting growth-stage opportunities.
Portfolio
34+
Employees
5+
Founded
2015
AUM
N/A
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
Africa
Sources
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The startup has developed a decentralized gaming platform that utilizes blockchain technology to enable crypto-enabled monetization methods for game developers and publishers. This platform creates a unified global gaming currency, allowing players to earn income through gameplay while enhancing their overall online gaming experience.
Funding: $11.3M
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Funding: $11.3M
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ChainPort provides a secure cross-chain bridge that enables users to transfer tokens across multiple blockchains with a focus on fund segregation and multi-signature cold storage. By utilizing advanced cryptographic techniques, ChainPort addresses the challenges of interoperability and security in blockchain transactions, ensuring rapid and safe asset transfers.
Funding: $5.2M
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Funding: $5.2M
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Develops a blockchain-based network, YKILY, that enables AI agents to autonomously manage digital interactions and transactions through unique Agent IDs. This system addresses the need for secure, scalable, and human-aligned AI integration in virtual commerce and personal engagements, combining AI capabilities with decentralized financial infrastructure.
DeSyn Protocol is a decentralized asset management platform that utilizes structured liquidity pools and smart contract technology to provide secure, cross-chain investment strategies. It addresses the lack of accessible liquidity in the DeFi space by offering optimized returns and a variety of risk-adjusted investment options for users.
Founded 2021
Ink Finance provides no-code tools for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and asset managers to customize governance and manage financial operations across multiple blockchain networks. The platform addresses the need for scalable, compliant financial systems by enabling efficient credit establishment and risk control in decentralized finance (DeFi).
5+
300+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $6.9M
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Funding: $6.9M
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Izumi Finance offers liquidity as a Service (LaaS) through Uniswap V3, enabling users to efficiently manage and optimize their liquidity positions in decentralized finance. The platform addresses the challenge of providing accessible and flexible liquidity solutions for traders and liquidity providers in the evolving DeFi landscape.
Kusama Network is a permissionless, Substrate‑based blockchain that serves as a production‑grade sandbox for testing new consensus mechanisms, zero‑knowledge constructions, and other advanced Web3 protocol features. It provides Ethereum‑compatible smart contract support, dedicated testnet (Paseo) and mainnet RPC endpoints, on‑chain governance for real‑time upgrades, and DOT token incentives for successful deployments.
The startup has developed a blockchain gaming platform that enables players to earn digital currency and NFTs by participating in play-to-earn games. Players can invest in and upgrade in-game assets such as weapons, mecha armor, land, and characters, enhancing their gaming experience and potential earnings.
3+
10+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $3.5M
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Funding: $3.5M
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Minterest utilizes a proprietary liquidation engine to capture and redistribute fees, providing users with the highest long-term yields in decentralized finance (DeFi). The platform addresses the inefficiencies in traditional lending protocols by maximizing annual percentage yields (APYs) through governance participation and sophisticated risk management tools.
Funding: $6.5M
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Funding: $6.5M
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OP Games provides a publishing ecosystem that enables indie game developers to create, launch, and monetize games using blockchain technology and play-to-earn mechanics. This platform addresses the lack of sustainable revenue models in the indie game industry by offering tools for tournament integration and asset trading, fostering community engagement and financial growth for developers.
Funding: $8.6M
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Funding: $8.6M
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The startup offers a heterogeneous blockchain platform that facilitates the exchange of virtual currencies with low trading and transaction fees. This technology enables merchants to accept and manage a wide range of cryptocurrency payments, addressing the complexity and cost associated with cryptocurrency transactions.
100+
50K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $255.1M
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Funding: $255.1M
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The startup provides AI-driven analytics and procedural generation tools specifically designed for game developers to enhance player engagement and streamline content creation. By automating complex game design processes, the company reduces development time and costs while improving gameplay experiences.
SecondLive is a metaverse platform that facilitates social networking and creator economic activities through immersive virtual environments. It addresses the need for enhanced online community engagement and monetization opportunities for content creators.
Founded 2021
Struct Finance is a decentralized finance platform that allows users to create customized interest rate products through a smart contract factory, enabling tailored risk-return profiles for both retail and institutional investors. By utilizing a tranching mechanism, the platform divides yield-bearing assets into vaults, offering fixed and variable return options to meet diverse investment needs.
Funding: $3.9M
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Funding: $3.9M
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Volare Finance offers a decentralized options trading platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate transparent transactions without intermediaries. This approach eliminates counterparty risk and enhances accessibility for traders seeking a trustless trading environment.
Funding: $6.0M
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Funding: $6.0M
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