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1kx

1kx

Overview

1kx is a research-driven, fundamentals-focused global investment firm that invests in early-stage blockchain technologies, web3, fintech, and consumer applications.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

113

Investments

1kx investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CelestiaSep 2024VC RoundCo-investor
GnosisJul 2022StrategicLead
Curve FinanceJun 2020SeedCo-investor
Impossible CloudJul 2025Series ACo-investor
Camp NetworkApr 2025Series ALead
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Key People

Christopher Heymann

Founding Partner

Lasse Clausen

Founding Partner

Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2026

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FAQ

Where is 1kx based?

1kx is headquartered in Berlin, United States.

When was 1kx founded?

1kx was founded in 2018.

How many portfolio companies does 1kx have?

1kx has 113 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in 1kx's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Celestia, Gnosis, Curve Finance, Impossible Cloud, Camp Network.

What was 1kx's most recent investment shown here?

1kx's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Impossible Cloud in 2025.

What sectors does 1kx focus on?

1kx focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Telecommunications & Networking, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech.

What company stages does 1kx focus on?

1kx typically invests at the Early stage.

What is 1kx's AUM?

1kx's assets under management are estimated between $75.0M and $275.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBerlin
Year Founded2018

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