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1kx
1kx is a research-driven global investment firm founded in 2018 that focuses on networks and companies that lower the cost of trust. The firm underwrites with...
1kx
1kx is a research-driven global investment firm founded in 2018 that focuses on networks and companies that lower the cost of trust. The firm underwrites with technical depth, commits across market cycles, and has made over 160 investments. 1kx publishes theses and data tools like the Onchain Revenue Report to inform both its own underwriting and the broader builder community.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2018
Location
Country
British Virgin Islands
City
Road Town, Tortola
Corporate office
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Principals
Lasse Clausen
Founding Partner
Christopher Heymann
Founding Partner
Diana Biggs
Partner
Larry Florio
General Counsel
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at 1kx?
Lasse Clausen and Christopher Heymann serve as founding partners and shape deployment decisions.
Does 1kx participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm runs its own Fund II with participation from named LPs including Marc Andreessen and Chris Dixon.
What investment stages does 1kx typically target?
Early-stage and growth rounds in blockchain infrastructure and DeFi protocols form the core focus.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
No public disclosure identifies the source of capital managed by 1kx.
How is 1kx related to its LPs such as Galaxy Digital?
Galaxy Digital holds an LP position in 1kx Fund II alongside Accolade Partners as anchor.
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