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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

58

Investments

Red Beard Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Unstoppable DomainsJul 2022Series A-
FutureverseJun 2022SeedCo-investor
Fan Controlled Sports + EntertainmentJan 2022Series ACo-investor
Wire NetworkJan 2026VC RoundCo-investor
FiresideApr 2023Series ACo-investor
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Key People

Drew Austin

Founder & Managing Partner

Bernard Liang

Limited Partner

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Red Beard Ventures based?

Red Beard Ventures is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.

When was Red Beard Ventures founded?

Red Beard Ventures was founded in 2021.

How many portfolio companies does Red Beard Ventures have?

Red Beard Ventures has 58 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Red Beard Ventures's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Unstoppable Domains, Futureverse, Fan Controlled Sports + Entertainment, Wire Network, Fireside.

What was Red Beard Ventures's most recent investment shown here?

Red Beard Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Wire Network in 2026.

What sectors does Red Beard Ventures focus on?

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

What company stages does Red Beard Ventures focus on?

Red Beard Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Red Beard Ventures's AUM?

Red Beard Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded2021

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