Decasonic, a venture capital firm specializing in blockchain and digital assets, has successfully closed its inaugural Disruptive Innovation Venture and Digital Assets Fund at $48.8 million. The fund attracted 88 strategic investors, including The Pritzker Organization (TPO), which joined as the anchor investor. Jason Pritzker of TPO will also serve on the fund’s Advisory Committee.
The fund aims to invest in and co-build seed-stage innovations across blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, the metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and Web3 technologies.
Strategic Investors and Vision
The investor syndicate includes a mix of technology executives, founders of high-growth businesses, experienced traders, and long-term asset managers. Beyond TPO, participants include Bridge Alternatives, Corazon Capital, Distributed Ventures, Drive Capital, and KeenCrypto, among others.
Paul Hsu, CEO and Founder of Decasonic, emphasized the value of this diverse investor base, noting that it brings both technical expertise and operational experience to support portfolio companies.
Portfolio and Investment Strategy
Since its initial close in August 2021, Decasonic has already invested in over a dozen pre-seed and seed-stage companies and token projects. The firm takes an active role in advising founders, providing technical guidance, and assisting in achieving product-market fit.
The fund focuses on long-term growth, supporting founders through various market conditions. Its strategy includes not only capital investment but also research and development in data infrastructure, knowledge repositories, and ecosystem partnerships.
Decasonic Labs: Co-Building with Founders
A significant aspect of Decasonic’s approach is its innovation generator, Decasonic Labs. This initiative partners with technical founders in the earliest stages of their projects, helping them bring big ideas in Web3 to life. The Labs is led by Allister Lam, Decasonic’s Chief Technology Officer, who brings over two decades of engineering leadership experience from DoubleClick and Google.
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Driving Mainstream Adoption of Blockchain
Jason Pritzker of The Pritzker Organization highlighted the shared goal of driving mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. He praised Paul Hsu’s long-standing involvement in the blockchain space, dating back to 2013, and expressed confidence in their collective ability to build extraordinary value over the long term.
Decasonic positions itself as more than a fund—it is a builder and believer in the transformative potential of blockchain technology. The firm leverages its deep industry relationships and data-driven approach to identify and nurture outlier founders and projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of Decasonic’s new fund?
The fund concentrates on seed-stage investments in blockchain, DeFi, gaming, the metaverse, NFTs, DAOs, and Web3. It provides capital and hands-on support to help founders accelerate growth and achieve product-market fit.
Who are the key investors in the fund?
The Pritzker Organization is the anchor investor. Other participants include technology executives, founders, asset managers, and firms like Bridge Alternatives, Corazon Capital, and Drive Capital.
How does Decasonic support its portfolio companies?
Beyond funding, Decasonic offers technical expertise, operational guidance, and access to a network of partners. Its Decasonic Labs initiative works closely with founders to co-build and develop their early-stage innovations.
What is Decasonic’s background in blockchain?
The team has been involved in blockchain as investors, builders, and believers since 2013. This experience informs their systematic, relationship-driven approach to supporting growth in the sector.
How does Decasonic differentiate itself from other venture funds?
Its focus on co-building, combined with a strong emphasis on data and technical infrastructure, allows it to add significant value beyond capital. The fund is also structured to support founders through different market cycles.
What types of projects is Decasonic looking to fund?
The fund seeks innovative, early-stage projects that show potential for long-term impact in the blockchain and digital assets ecosystem, particularly those with strong technical foundations and visionary leadership.