HyperGuap

HyperGuap is a venture capital fund and syndicate that provides access to private startup investment opportunities, primarily focusing on frontier technology sectors such as climate change, healthcare, and education. The organization initially deployed $21 million into nine companies through its syndicate in 2021, subsequently launching a $10 million-plus traditional VC fund, HyperGuap Atlantis. Its portfolio includes a $10 million investment in Carta, a company that later launched CartaX to provide liquidity for early employees and investors. This dual fund and syndicate structure aims to enable both institutional and retail participation in early-stage company investments. HyperGuap was established in 2021 by Gali Russell, with Aidan Gold co-founding and building the initial syndicate. Its business model centers on hyperGuap operates as a VC fund and syndicate, generating returns through equity investments in early-stage startups. The syndicate model allows community members to participate in investment opportunities alongside the fund.