6th Man Ventures

6th Man Ventures (6MV) is a Web3-native collective of investors, founders, and builders dedicated to creating a user-owned internet. Founded by a group passionate about Web3, 6MV partners with innovators to build the decentralized web. Their approach emphasizes supporting builders with capital, practical assistance, research, insights, and connections, ensuring the needs of creators are prioritized.

Recognizing the importance of community in the user-owned web, 6MV leverages its experience in building communities from the ground up to assist others in doing the same. As Web3 natives, they embrace the potential of a user-owned internet, taking risks on opportunities and individuals that others might overlook. Their portfolio spans various sectors, including AI, consumer applications, decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), developer tools, gaming, and financial services, reflecting their commitment to shaping the future of the internet.

6MV was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY. The firm's team includes Managing Partner Mike Dudas, General Partner Serge Kassardjian, and Partner Aaron Kern. They have invested in companies such as Cube, Magic Eden, io.net, Helius, Jito, Crossmint, Etherscan, Dakota, Stepn, and Squads. Their investment strategy focuses on early-stage investments in blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, with typical investment sizes ranging from $500,000 to $4,000,000.