Science Blockchain is a company.
Key people at Science Blockchain.
Science Blockchain was founded by Peter Pham (Co-Founder).
Science Blockchain was founded by Peter Pham (Co-Founder).
Key people at Science Blockchain.
Science Blockchain is a pioneering blockchain-focused incubator and venture fund, uniquely funded by its own tokenized compliant securities offering via the SCI token. It incubates early-stage blockchain ventures, selectively engages with tokenization opportunities, and invests in compliant private offerings of blockchain businesses, distributing 70% of received tokens directly to SCI holders.[1][4][5] Backed by Science Inc.'s track record of funding or founding over 85 companies with $1.3B in aggregate exits, it targets entrepreneurs building scalable blockchain software, emphasizing compliant token economies and everyday problem-solving through blockchain.[1][2]
Its investment philosophy centers on leveraging Science's centralized platform for trend-spotting and portfolio insights, nurturing brands from inception across sectors like blockchain, commerce, and marketplaces. Key sectors include blockchain for data management, trust, and tokenized economies. It impacts the startup ecosystem by providing incubation, selective investments, and token distributions—such as over 388M SPRING tokens and millions of others from portfolio companies—fostering growth in decentralized tech.[1][5]
Science Blockchain emerged from Science Inc., a Los Angeles-based venture firm founded by Mike Jones, known for backing disruption-minded startups in Silicon Beach.[2] Established over six years ago as of the available data, Science Inc. has evolved from general consumer tech investments—like Dollar Shave Club (acquired by Unilever for $1B) and Honey (sold to PayPal for $4B)—to blockchain-specific initiatives.[1][2] Science Blockchain launched as the world's first incubator funded via its own tokenized securities offering (SCI token), building on Science's expertise in company-building to support blockchain entrepreneurs aiming for "software giants of the next century."[1][6]
Key partners include Science Inc.'s team, with a focus shift post-2018 toward tokenized economies amid rising blockchain adoption. Early traction includes distributing portfolio tokens like WPR, MFT, and AVT to SCI holders, totaling significant value as of late 2024.[5]
Science Blockchain rides the trend of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and decentralized economies, positioning itself amid growing blockchain adoption for trust, data management, and funding innovation.[1][2][7] Timing aligns with maturing tokenization—SCI operates under U.S. SEC Reg D exemption and Singapore regulations—capitalizing on market forces like RWA growth (total asset value ~$11.9M) and DeSci (decentralized science) emergence, where blockchain funds research via tokens and IP-NFTs.[3][7][8]
It influences the ecosystem by democratizing access to blockchain investments, distributing tokens to holders, and bridging traditional VC (e.g., LA's mega-exits) with crypto, validating blockchain's applications from biotech funding to scientific collaboration.[2][3][5]
Science Blockchain is poised to expand token distributions and incubation amid RWA and DeSci booms, potentially scaling SCI's utility as DeSci market cap grows beyond $900M.[3][5][7] Trends like IP tokens for biotech and broader tokenization will shape its path, with volatility risks akin to small-cap altcoins.[3] Its influence may evolve by deepening Science Inc.'s blockchain portfolio, driving more compliant exits and holder rewards, solidifying its role as a tokenized VC pioneer.[1][2] This self-funding model, born from LA's VC rise, continues to empower blockchain builders for tomorrow's giants.
