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Morningstar Ventures is a proprietary investment firm specializing in digital assets and blockchain technology, actively backing ambitious Web3 founders. Beyond capital, the firm builds synergistic projects including a community hub, a consulting arm for strategy, and platforms for crypto discovery, integrating investment with direct ecosystem development. This integrated approach enhances its position within the nascent digital economy.
Founded by Danilo S. Carlucci, Morningstar Ventures emerged from recognizing decentralized technologies' transformative potential. Carlucci, a serial entrepreneur and early Web3 investor, leverages prior experience from Google/YouTube. He established the firm to provide strategic capital and foundational support to innovative ventures in the digital asset landscape, reflecting a commitment to hands-on development.
Serving Web3 founders, early-stage projects, and the wider digital asset community, Morningstar Ventures aims to be both a key capital provider and a proactive builder within the decentralized economy. Its mission is to foster innovation and sustainable growth by comprehensively backing blockchain initiatives, envisioning a future shaped by robust decentralized technologies.
Morning Star Capital has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $143.2M Series A in Startous fusion in January 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Startous fusion | $143.2M Series A | CICC Capital, Shanghai Future Oriented Industries Fund, Shanghai Jiading Technology Investment Group | Flyfot Ventures, Oriza Holdings |