Outliers Fund

Outliers Fund, founded in 2016 by MIT researchers and venture builders, specializes in science-led ventures and Web3 startups. Known for its unique approach of investing through scientific research and collective intelligence, Outliers has demonstrated a strong track record of success. Their first two funds, Outliers Fund I and II, delivered impressive returns of 16x and 11x respectively, driven by investments in projects like Quantstamp, a blockchain security leader, and Analog, a layer-0 blockchain innovating decentralized time data. Outliers Fund III, structured as a decentralized venture fund (DAO) on Ethereum, continues this focus by targeting emerging sectors such as decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain infrastructure, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN). The fund’s global reach spans offices in Palo Alto, Shanghai, and Singapore, providing a base for their hands-on approach. Outliers has incubated more than 10 startups that collectively raised over $100 million, with three acquisitions and two preparing for IPOs. Key team members include Poseidon Ho, a pioneer in collective intelligence research, and David Chou, a veteran investor with over $9 billion in cross-border transactions. They are supported by a worldwide network of 100+ researchers and investors who contribute to Outliers' decision-making. Outliers' methodology is deeply rooted in scientific rigor, allowing them to score over 880 Web3 projects and invest in the most promising ones. Through their unique venture DAO model, they maintain transparency and foster collaboration across their community, positioning themselves at the forefront of Web3 innovation.