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Red Beard Ventures

Red Beard Ventures

New York City, New Yorkredbeard.ventures

Overview

Red Beard Ventures is an early-stage VC firm led by a team with operating and investing experience looking to enable the future of the Metaverse and develop frontier tech to better the world! They are an investment platform advancing crypto and Web3 adoption. With over 100 portfolio companies, $40 million in deployed capital, and a network of 3,000+ LPs, RBV supports founders through funding, partnerships, and tokenized ecosystems. RBV's multifaceted approach positions it as a key player in shaping the future of Web3 innovation.

Year Founded

2021

Portfolio Companies

56

Investments

Red Beard Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Receipts Depositary CorporationJun 2026Series ACo-investor
Wire NetworkJan 2026VC RoundCo-investor
Involio Inc.Feb 2025SeedCo-investor
WatergenicsNov 2024VC RoundCo-investor
GasHawkSep 2024Pre SeedCo-investor

Key People

Drew Austin

Founding Partner

Elana Gold

Investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded2021

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