Invest in the Architects of the Future Civilization
Top Decile Performance: Consistently outperforming the S&P 500 with a vintage track record placing us in the top 10% of VC funds globally.
Institutional Access: Get direct access to cap tables of Tier-1 Unicorns typically reserved for giants like a16z or Sequoia.
Skin in the Game: Our team members personally invest 10-30% of the allocation in every single deal. We win only when you win.
Rigorous Selection: We reject 99.9% of deals. We only deploy capital when valuation, technology, and exit horizons align perfectly.
Radical Transparency: Real-time reporting on wins, losses, and performance of our portfolio as a whole.
Civilizational Impact: We back the infrastructure layers of the future—from Brain-Computer Interfaces and generative AI biotechnology to AI Supercomputing and financial system revolutioneers. We chose those who change humanity for the better.
Capital with Purpose
Returns with Velocity
2023
2025
+250%
2024
+30%
+80%
TVPI (by vintage year):
(2023–2026 YTD)
Top 10% of VC funds on the planet.
40% IRR
The Alpha:
Our strategy is simple but hard to execute: we identify category-defining monopolies at their "inflection point"—post-product, post-revenue, but pre-IPO. We buy the dip when the market is fearful and sell into liquidity when the market is euphoric.
We select only those companies that already possess several of these competitive advantages (moats): Strong Team, Distribution, Integration into Client Processes, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Approvals, Network Effects, Economies of Scale, Proprietary Data, and Trust / Brand Power.
In an era where pure technology is rapidly becoming commoditized, these structural advantages are the only barriers separating ordinary startups from the future generational stars of the venture industry.
Defining the Future.
Outperforming the Market.
Strategy & Performance
Deal by Deal:
You choose your targets and set your own allocation sizes. No locked-up funds, no mystery portfolios. Every investment is structured in a standalone Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in Delaware - the world's most trusted legal jurisdiction for venture capital.
Stage:
Late-Stage VC and Pre-IPO Access. Swim with the smart money. We hunt down the market's most anticipated IPOs before they hit the surface.
Sectors:
AI Infrastructure: Cerebras, CoreWeave, Lightmatter Blockchain: Circle, Ripple, Ledger AI Biotech: Generate Biomedicines, Paradromics, Viz.ai Platforms: Discord, Rappi, Epic Games Cyber Security: Huntress, ID.me Space Tech: LeoLabs
Risk Management:
Avoid valuation bubbles and all hype. Building broadly diversified portfolios We don’t mind to stop investing when we see the market is overheated and to wait for the right moment. No rash to deploy the capital.
The "Digital Dollar" (USDC) has become the absolute gold standard for institutional transactions—an infrastructure so reliable we utilize it daily for our own rapid fund settlements and SPV administration.
Circle has now solidified its monopoly under the new federal stablecoin frameworks, and we perfectly captured the massive upside before the public markets priced it in.
Ripple (+450%, Partial Exit)
A masterful contrarian bet that delivered explosive alpha. We executed a strategic partial exit to lock in a +1100% return, completely de-risking our initial capital.
Emboldened by its definitive regulatory victories, Ripple is now deploying its fortress balance sheet on an aggressive M&A strategy to build the ultimate "full-stack" institutional crypto-finance platform.
CoreWeave (+250%, Realized)
We invested in Weights & Biases, the premier "OS of AI", and rode it to a highly lucrative acquisition by CoreWeave—the world’s hottest AI hardware hyperscaler.
The largest tech IPO and one of the most successful ones in 2025.
The Horizon
(Upcoming Events in 2026)
Discord (IPO 2026)
Reportedly filed confidentially for its IPO in January 2026, targeting a valuation exceeding its last $15B round. We bought it at about a $5B valuation.
It’s no longer just a "chat app for gamers." It has evolved into the communication layer of the internet (Web3, AI, and Midjourney communities all live here). With 200M+ MAUs, it is the only social platform effectively monetizing community rather than just ads.
Paradromics (FDA Breakthrough)
Received FDA approval in late 2025 for the human trial; first patient implant is scheduled for Q1 2026.
While Neuralink gets the hype, Paradromics gets the data. Their "Connexus" device boasts a data transfer rate 25x higher than Neuralink’s current record. This is the difference between "controlling a mouse" and "restoring fluent speech" for paralyzed patients.
Ledger (IPO 2026)
Preparing for a $4B+ IPO on the NYSE, with Goldman Sachs and Barclays mandated as underwriters.
As crypto ETFs bring institutional trillions on-chain, security is no longer optional. Ledger recorded triple-digit revenue growth in 2025, proving that in a gold rush, the safest bet is the vault manufacturer.
Animoca Brands (IPO 2026)
Reached a $5.9B valuation in Nov 2025 and is finalizing plans for a Nasdaq listing via a reverse merger.
They hold the keys to digital property rights, with equity stakes in over 400 Web3 companies. An index bet on the entire future of the virtual economy.
Consensys (IPO 2026)
Targeting a mid-2026 debut led by JPMorgan, shifting from a software studio to a massive infrastructure provider.
They own the two most critical monopolies in Ethereum: MetaMask (the user passport, 30M+ users) and Infura (the developer backend). If Ethereum is the world computer, Consensys is the operating system.
Former Nasdaq/NYSE day trader (2011–2019) turned Venture Capitalist.
Early Bitcoin adopter and investor since 2012.
US IPO strategy investor 2017-2021 with 70%+ IRR.
Aleksandr specializes in deal structuring and identifying "distressed" entry points in top-tier unicorns and pre-unicorns. He has been navigating the Pre-IPO waters since 2020 (investing personal funds).
Ilya Belkin
Venture Partner
Investment management veteran with 30+ years of experience in global stock markets.
Trusted professional advisor to Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) individuals and family offices.
Expert in complex deal structuring and strategic capital allocation.
Ilya brings decades of institutional discipline and deep market insight, bridging the gap between traditional private wealth management and high-growth venture opportunities.
Vasily Kuznetsov
Venture Partner
VC ecosystem expert with experience at VNTR Capital and Starta Ventures.
An active and successful angel investor since 2017 (Educate Online, Klarna, Varo Bank).
Early blockchain adopter and investor since 2015.
Vasily brings a deep expertise in early trend recognition and a flawless reputation in the VC community. Has a strong network across founders, funds and ecosystem operators in Europe and MENA. Active community builder and ecosystem contributor.
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