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Basics Capital operates as a global crypto fund, strategically investing in early-stage infrastructure and ecosystem projects within the blockchain industry. The firm employs a comprehensive approach of investment, incubation, and active collaboration, targeting ventures across DeFi, GameFi, SocialFi, and NFTs. It aims to furnish portfolio companies with critical expertise and insights.
Founded by Larry Shi, Basics Capital emerged from the insight that nascent blockchain endeavors require dedicated support for longevity and success. Shi established the fund to empower early-stage projects, enabling significant growth in the decentralized landscape. His industry experience guides the fund's strategic engagement.
Basics Capital's clientele comprises ambitious founders and teams building innovative projects across the blockchain spectrum. The firm actively transforms conceptual ideas into market-defining ventures. Its long-term vision centers on fueling the next generation of blockchain innovation by investing, building, and fostering collaborations, ultimately advancing the industry via strategic partnerships.
Basics Capital has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.3M Seed in RootData in April 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | RootData | $1.3M Seed | Tony | Gavin, Jackson L., Shawn SHI, Goplus, Mask Network, Rebase D. Ventures, Seedao, Sending Labs, Skyland Ventures, Unisat |
| Dec 2, 2021 | RaceFi | $2.9M Seed | Basics Capital, Eric SU, Genblock Capital, Shima Capital, Solar ECO Fund, X21 Digital | Alpha Moon Capital, Asteroid Capital, AV Star Capital, Enjinstarter, IDO Research Ventures, Kiwigroup, Magnus Capital, Master Ventures, Steven LEE, R 930 Capital, SolRazr, Titans Ventures, ZBS Capital |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Good Games Guild | $1.7M Seed | NGC Ventures | Kieran Warwick, AU21 Capital, Chromia, Dutch Crypto Investors, Exnetwork Capital, Fomocraft Ventures, Kyros Ventures, LD Capital, Mapleblock Capital, Master Ventures, OIG, Helen LIU, Scorpio VC, Signal Ventures, Titan Ventures, Twin Apex Capital |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Waggle | $3.0M Seed | — | AU21 Capital, Bixin Ventures, Gate Labs, GBV Capital, Genesis Block, HG Ventures, Mexc, NGC Ventures, Spark Digital Capital, SVC |