Ausum Ventures

Ausum Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, focusing on early-stage investments in companies that leverage blockchain technology to drive social impact. The firm aims to foster financial and social inclusion by supporting startups and crypto-assets that utilize decentralized technologies to address global challenges. Their investment strategy encompasses pre-seed to seed stages, with typical investments ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, targeting companies with valuations under $40 million.

The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Proof of Impact, MyCrypto, and Vantage Point. These investments reflect Ausum Ventures' commitment to supporting innovative solutions in sectors like financial inclusion, digital identity, privacy and security, supply chains, energy, and civic tech. By focusing on both startups and crypto-assets, Ausum Ventures seeks to empower entrepreneurs and technologies that contribute to a better tomorrow.

Ausum Ventures was founded in 2018 and operates with a team of 1-10 employees. The firm's leadership includes co-founders Bá Minuzzi and Jeremy Gardner, who bring expertise in blockchain technology and social impact investing. Their approach emphasizes the potential of decentralized technologies to transform industries and improve lives, aligning with their mission to drive positive change through innovation and sustainable growth.