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Qwerty Fund
Qwerty Fund is a venture capital firm investing in blockchain and Web3 companies. Its active portfolio includes Verida, Koii, and Stader. The firm is managed...
Qwerty Fund
Qwerty Fund is a venture capital firm investing in blockchain and Web3 companies. Its active portfolio includes Verida, Koii, and Stader. The firm is managed by Venkat Ghanta as Fund Manager, with Fadi Afa Al-Refaee handling Portfolio & Risk Management and Fund Raising.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Jose
Corporate office
San Jose, CA, United States
Principals
Venkat Ghanta
Fund Manager
Fadi Afa Al-Refaee
Portfolio & Risk Mgmt, Fund Raising
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Qwerty Fund?
Venkat Ghanta is listed as Fund Manager, and Fadi Afa Al-Refaee oversees Portfolio & Risk Management and Fund Raising, per the firm's website. The site does not detail committee structures or whether decisions require consensus among named principals.
How does Qwerty Fund source its deals?
The firm has not publicly described its sourcing model. Its website emphasizes a thesis-driven approach to the Open Finance and Open Web ecosystems but does not outline proprietary networks, accelerator relationships, or token-launch access channels.
Does Qwerty Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Qwerty describes direct investing in blockchain-based networks, tokens, companies, and Web3 infrastructure — encompassing both publicly traded tokens and early-stage private offerings. There is no mention of committing capital to third-party managed funds.
What investment stages does Qwerty Fund typically target?
The firm targets both publicly traded tokens — offering liquidity — and early-stage private offerings. Its website does not specify check-size ranges, minimum or maximum allocations, or which stage dominates the portfolio.
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