In an era where crypto and traditional finance are starting to cross paths more frequently, a new player has just stepped onto the scene with some serious backing.
Metalayer Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York City, has officially closed its first fund—Metalayer Fund I—with $25 million in capital ready to go.
A Power Trio Behind the Fund
Metalayer isn’t just another crypto fund popping up overnight.
It’s helmed by three seasoned pros from some of the biggest names in the game.
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Andy Kangpan, who previously led digital asset investing at Two Sigma Ventures.
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David Winton, once VP of Quantitative Software Engineering at Two Sigma.
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Mickey Graham, who led growth at Chainlink Labs.
Together, they’ve pooled their expertise to zero in on areas where crypto can genuinely take off with mainstream users.
What Metalayer Is Betting On
So where exactly is Metalayer placing its bets? The firm has highlighted three high-impact focus areas where it sees big potential for mass adoption:
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Capital Markets Infrastructure – Think tools and technologies that update outdated financial systems and help money move more efficiently.
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Stablecoins and Payment Solutions – Projects giving global users access to digital currencies that are stable, practical, and can even generate native yield.
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Tokenization of Real-World Assets – Platforms turning traditional assets (like real estate or art) into digital tokens, opening the door for fractional ownership and easier trading.
The First Seven Portfolio Companies
With the fund now live, Metalayer already has seven companies under its belt.
The newest additions include:
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AnchorZero
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A stealth-mode project focusing on stablecoin infrastructure (name still under wraps)
These join earlier investments in:
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Crossover Markets
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ClearToken
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Ethena
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Station70
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Theo
Building a 30-Company Crypto Portfolio
Metalayer isn’t spreading itself too thin. The goal is a focused, curated portfolio of about 30 early-stage companies.
Each investment will range between $500K and $1M, targeted at pre-seed to seed rounds.
They’re looking for startups with strong ideas that need early backing and the right kind of support to grow.
More Than Just Money—Strategic Firepower Included
What makes Metalayer stand out isn’t just the funding—it’s the full-stack support that comes with it. The founding trio brings together experience from traditional finance, cutting-edge software, crypto networks, and growth strategy.
Startups working with Metalayer can expect help with everything from:
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Fundraising and market positioning
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GTM (go-to-market) strategy
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Intros to key financial institutions
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Hiring top talent in both tech and finance
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Securing follow-on investments from institutional players
Looking Ahead
As the crypto space matures, funds like Metalayer are helping to bridge the gap between innovation and mainstream adoption.
With a clear strategy, proven leadership, and a solid war chest, Metalayer Ventures seems well-positioned to help shape the next chapter of finance—one where digital and traditional systems finally start to work together.