Lightning Ventures
ltng.venturesLightning Ventures invests exclusively in Bitcoin-native companies and completely ignores other cryptocurrencies, tokens, or coin offerings. Their mission is to 'invest in and support the next generation of market-defining Bitcoin companies' across infrastructure, payments, financial services, and innovative applications built on Bitcoin.
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Lightning Ventures believes Bitcoin is a fundamentally transformative technology that will reshape global financial systems and enable financial inclusion. They view Bitcoin as the next logical progression in monetary evolution, creating a more efficient, cheap, and open monetary network that is censorship-resistant and permissionless. Their investment strategy is built entirely around Bitcoin’s potential to disrupt traditional finance and drive innovation, with the conviction that Bitcoin represents the future of money and technology.
What Sets Them Apart
- Bitcoin-only focus - they invest exclusively in Bitcoin and ignore all other cryptocurrencies and tokens
- Lightning Network specialization - particular emphasis on companies building tools and services leveraging the Lightning Network for fast, low-cost, scalable transactions
- Founder-first approach - described as 'one of the most founder-first, founder-friendly firms,' with active hands-on support beyond capital
- Extensive Bitcoin community network - deeply connected investors and advisors including Bitcoin OGs, protocol developers, and ecosystem leaders
- Early-stage focus with low minimums - start with $1,000 minimum through syndicate, democratizing Bitcoin VC access
- Global presence and engagement - active at Bitcoin conferences worldwide and hosts Satoshi Rockamoto community events
Portfolio Highlights
Swan Bitcoin
Fintech
Osmo
Fintech
Zaprite
Fintech
Foundation Devices
Infrastructure
Unchained Capital
Fintech
TheYa
Fintech
Blink
Fintech
PlebLab
Infrastructure
+ 35 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
9 Partners at Lightning Ventures
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