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Morningstar Ventures
Danilo Carlucci's Morningstar Ventures is a Dubai-based proprietary investment firm specializing in early-stage digital assets and blockchain technology.
Morningstar Ventures
We are a proprietary investment firm specializing in digital assets and blockchain technology.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1999
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Dubai
Corporate office
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Principals
Danilo S. Carlucci
Founder & CEO
Altss tracks 1 additional named team member for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Morningstar Ventures source its deals?
Morningstar Ventures leans heavily on its position as a builder within Web3, using its subsidiary projects and its venue 37xDubai as a physical hub for founders and investors. The firm's regular event series at 37xDubai in the DIFC creates a proprietary funnel for meeting early-stage teams. This community-centric approach, combined with the team's deep industry ties, generates a direct pipeline that bypasses traditional auction processes.
Is Morningstar Ventures a traditional venture fund?
No, the firm operates as a proprietary investment vehicle — it deploys its own capital rather than managing third-party commitments. It does not have limited partners, which allows for flexible hold periods and concentrated bets without fund-lifecycle constraints. The firm also builds and operates its own projects, a departure from the passive investment model of most venture firms.
What does Morningstar Ventures do beyond direct investing?
The firm incubates and runs several operating subsidiaries. These include MSV Studio, a consulting firm for Web3 projects; MSV GG, a gaming guild; and Atlas Technologies, a software platform. It also owns and operates 37xDubai, a combination art gallery and event space, alongside a dedicated digital art collection and an educational initiative called Morningstar Ventures Academy.
What is the relationship between Morningstar Ventures and MultiversX?
Morningstar Ventures holds a disclosed strategic position in MultiversX, the layer-1 blockchain network. The relationship predates the network's rebranding from Elrond, and MultiversX CEO Beniamin Mincu is noted as a long-term strategic partner of the firm. This investment represents a core, high-conviction bet within the firm's digital-asset portfolio.
Does Morningstar Ventures co-invest alongside other funds?
The firm's co-investment posture is not publicly detailed. As a proprietary investor, it does not report fund-to-fund activities, and known positions are typically held directly. The lack of a disclosed LP base suggests deals are sourced and funded independently, though the firm's event-driven ecosystem likely creates informal co-investment relationships that are not publicly cataloged.
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