Early-Stage Investing

Early
Stage

We invest in exceptional founders at the earliest stage — before product-market fit, before the hype, when conviction is everything.

$25K+
Min ticket
48h
Response time
20+
Portfolio cos
3
Continents
FinTech & DeFi
Fast decisions
$25K – $250K
Pre-Seed Deal
From idea to first check in 2 weeks

We move fast, stay lean, and back the builder — not the business plan.

More than just capital

We combine seed funding with hands-on product expertise to help founders build companies that last — from zero to one and beyond.

Pre-Seed & Seed

We lead and co-invest at the very earliest stages — before product-market fit.

$25K – $250K

Initial ticket size, with reserves for follow-on investments in breakout companies.

Founder-First

We prioritize the person behind the idea — resilience, vision, and execution ability.

FinTech, DeFi & Crypto

Our core thesis — we back companies reshaping how money moves and is owned.

Product Studio

Beyond capital — hands-on product & GTM support from our in-house team.

Global Network

Access to 200+ angels, strategic partners, and follow-on investors across 3 continents.

What we look for

Global markets, preferably with a Cyprus/EU or emerging markets angle
Technology-first product with defensible IP or network effects
Founders with deep domain expertise or unique market insight
Capital-efficient path to first $1M ARR
Clear regulatory understanding in regulated verticals
$250K
Maximum initial check size
2 wks
From first meeting to term sheet
FinTech / DeFi / Crypto
Our primary focus verticals

How to apply

Our process is designed to be fast and founder-friendly. We respect your time.

01
Submit your deck

Fill out the short application form below. Takes 5 minutes. No long essays required.

02
Intro call

If there's a fit, we schedule a 30-minute call within 48 hours to learn about your vision.

03
Deep dive

We go deeper on the market, team, and traction. Fast, focused, no-nonsense diligence.

04
Term sheet

We move fast. If we're aligned, you'll have a term sheet within 2 weeks of first contact.

Let's talk about your startup

Fill out the form and we'll review your application within 48 hours. No long essays. No fluff. Just the essentials.

"We back founders who are so deep in the problem that they can't sleep — not those who just found a pitch template."

— Funders.vc Team
FinTechDeFiCryptoB2B SaaSInfrastructurePayment Tech

Ready to build something extraordinary?

We invest in exceptional founders at the earliest stage. Apply today — it only takes 5 minutes.

Apply now