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Nascent

Nascent

Overview

Nascent is a global, multi-strategy proprietary investment firm founded in 2020 that focuses on early-stage crypto, Web3, and decentralized finance (DeFi) investments. The firm operates with a dual approach, engaging in both venture and liquid strategies. Nascent is structured with permanent, internal capital from its team members, which allows for flexibility and a long-term perspective without the constraints of traditional fund lifecycles. They aim to be active participants and builders in the open financial ecosystem, investing in foundational technologies and primitives that will advance the industry. Their portfolio includes investments in companies like Morpho, Ethena, Optimism, Flashbots, and Etherscan.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

Nascent investments
CompanyDateStageLead
GroundJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
GroundJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
GroundJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
GroundJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Morpho LabsJun 2026Token SaleCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersQuebec
Year FoundedN/A

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