Outlier Ventures

Outlier Ventures, founded in 2014, is a leading force in Web3 investment, specializing in blockchain, AI, and decentralized finance (DeFi). Their notable investments include successful projects like Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol, Brave, and Boson Protocol. Outlier Ventures operates the Base Camp Accelerator, which has helped over 300 startups raise $350 million in seed funding. The firm’s focus is on the "Open Metaverse" and other cutting-edge sectors such as DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure networks), real-world assets (RWAs), and privacy-enhancing technologies. Geographically, Outlier Ventures has a global reach, investing across multiple regions and fostering a broad network of partners, including giants like Walmart, Hedera, and Polkadot. Their investment strategy is both visionary and grounded in long-term industry shifts, often emphasizing early-stage, high-potential projects with a tokenized model, particularly in blockchain and AI convergence. They prefer to lead rounds, offering full-spectrum support, from token engineering to growth marketing and fundraising advice. Led by Jamie Burke, Outlier’s team is made up of experts across product, token economies, and fundraising, ensuring startups are equipped with tailored resources at every phase. With accelerators like the DePIN Base Camp, Outlier Ventures is at the forefront of the next Web3 wave, leveraging its vast network and deep sector knowledge to empower founders in emerging technologies.