London Real Ventures

London Real Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2023 by Brian Rose as the investment arm of London Real, a media company broadcasting since 2011 with over 9.6 million subscribers, more than 1 billion views, and 1,000+ guest interviews. The firm describes itself as the world's first media-powered investment firm, targeting Web3, AI, and metaverse companies from pre-seed through Series A. The fund has made approximately 70 investments across blockchain technology, AI, fintech, gaming, and media sectors, with portfolio companies spread across the United States, France, Brazil, and other markets. London Real Ventures bundles each investment with a comprehensive media package: a two-hour, six-camera HD interview with Brian Rose, a Hollywood-style trailer, 15 to 20 short video clips, professional photography, and distribution across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X to the global subscriber base. This media exposure constitutes a meaningful portion of the firm's value proposition. Portfolio companies include Shrapnel, a AAA blockchain game that reportedly achieved a 10x return on its token generation event using London Real's media distribution, OrdinalsBot, Defi Gold, Merlin Starter, and SwissBorg. Bluwhale closed a Series A in January 2025, and Zarqa was the most recent investment in December 2025. Beyond media amplification, London Real Ventures provides portfolio companies with introductions to multibillion-dollar fund managers, Layer 1 blockchain protocol CEOs, and major content creators. Brian Rose also founded The Crypto and DeFi Academy, positioning the firm at the intersection of media distribution, community building, and early-stage Web3 capital.