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Cadenza Capital Management

Cadenza Capital Management

San Francisco, United States

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Cadenza Ventures, established in 2018 and headquartered in New York with a presence in San Francisco, is a venture capital firm focusing on transformative technologies in fintech, blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure. The firm is led by co-founders Kumar Dandapani and Max Shapiro, who bring extensive experience from roles in data science, trading, and private equity. Cadenza’s portfolio features significant investments in high-growth startups like FalconX, BlockFi, CoinDCX, and Blockfolio. Their investment strategy includes targeting early-stage companies, particularly those innovating in decentralized finance and digital assets. Recent investments include Validation Cloud, Moon Mortgage, and Unstoppable Finance​. The firm operates with a strong global focus, investing in emerging markets and supporting ventures that revolutionize financial services. Cadenza is known for its thorough due diligence process, often engaging with potential investments for extended periods before committing. Their hands-on approach includes strategic support in areas such as market entry, scaling operations, and subsequent funding rounds. Cadenza’s team of technologists and investment professionals has a track record of generating outsized returns, leveraging their deep industry expertise to drive portfolio success. Startups looking to engage with Cadenza should be prepared to demonstrate significant innovation potential and alignment with Cadenza's vision for transformative impact in the tech sector​.

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Pre-Seed
Seed

Previous Investments

Agritech & Farming
Data & Analytics
Fintech & Financial services
Gaming
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Sports & Fitness
VR & AR
Web 3,0
Web 3.0

Geo focus

Southeast Asia
USA

Highlights

$1.6M

Historical average check

$27.8M

Historical max check

October 2024

Last investment date

51

Investments

Software & Apps

Web 3.0

Fintech & Financial services

AI & Deep Tech

Other

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