Investment Meetup & Q&A: When Will VC Money Return to Web3? | European Blockchain Convention 9

This panel, presented by Ivan, a founding partner at Enzo Ventures, introduces the speakers and conveys excitement about discussing the venture capital perspective on the Web3 industry.
Anton, representing Hodl Group, a multi-stage investment group, outlines their diverse investment strategies, emphasizing their presence in open-ended liquid funds and venture capital. Vineet from Cypher Capital, a $100 million single LP fund based in Dubai, shares their extensive portfolio of over 300 investments, underscoring the significance of their parent company as the world's largest miner.
The conversation shifts to defining Web3 and its distinctions from Web2 projects, particularly focusing on the unique aspects of token structures that bring liquidity advantages. The discussion delves into the temporal differences between traditional venture capital and Web3, emphasizing faster liquidity distribution and shorter investment horizons in the latter.
The panelists explore the key trends attracting generalist VC money in the Web3 space. Vineet reflects on the evolution from ICO-driven fundraising to the 2021 focus on products with tangible use cases in areas like decentralized finance (DeFi). Looking ahead, he anticipates a shift towards fostering adoption, emphasizing the importance of decentralized applications (DApps) that can attract millions of users.
Anton reinforces the concept of capital rotation in the crypto space, highlighting the sector-specific trends witnessed over the years, from DeFi to gaming, layer one solutions, and the metaverse. He underscores the significance of semantic investment and the continuous narrative shifts within the crypto landscape.
In summary, the panel provides a comprehensive overview of the venture capital perspective on Web3, touching on token structures, liquidity advantages, temporal disparities, and the evolving trends shaping investment strategies in this dynamic and growing industry.
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Speakers:
Ivan Fernandez | Enzo Ventures (moderator)
Vineet Budki | Cypher Capital
Anton Shakur | Hodl Ventures
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