ChainVest Capital backs exceptional teams at the earliest stages — where conviction matters more than consensus.
"The next trillion-dollar companies will be built on decentralized infrastructure — we're here to back the architects."
ChainVest Capital is a pre-seed and seed stage venture firm headquartered in Munich, Germany. We focus on the convergence of blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance, and emerging technology.
Beyond the check, we bring deep sector expertise, a global network of operators, and a hands-on approach to building alongside our portfolio companies from one of Europe's most dynamic tech hubs.
We identify foundational protocols and developer tooling that will power the next generation of decentralized applications — betting on picks and shovels, not speculation.
Layer 1 · Layer 2 · DevToolsFrom novel AMM designs to institutional-grade DeFi primitives, we back teams reimagining how capital allocates, moves, and compounds globally — without intermediaries.
DeFi · Lending · DerivativesThe intersection of verifiable computation and machine intelligence is a new design space. We invest in companies building where these two paradigms meet.
AI Agents · Compute · DataOur portfolio of 34+ companies spans three core verticals — blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance, and the AI-Web3 convergence. Each investment is made at the pre-seed or seed stage, where we partner with founders from day one and remain active throughout the company's lifecycle.
Detailed portfolio information is available to qualified institutional investors and strategic partners upon request.
No pitch deck required. We start with a direct conversation about your vision, the problem space, and why you're the right team.
We move fast but thoroughly — technical review, market sizing, reference calls. Most decisions within two weeks.
Founder-friendly terms, plain language. We believe alignment and trust are built from the very first document signed together.
Post-investment we work hands-on — recruiting, next round prep, product strategy, and opening our network on day one.
ChainVest Capital is headquartered in Munich — Germany's technology and finance capital, home to a thriving startup ecosystem and proximity to the deepest engineering talent in the DACH region. Our Munich base gives portfolio companies access to a world-class network of operators, investors, and institutional partners across Europe.
We read every message personally. If your vision is ambitious and your execution is sharp, we want to hear from you.