Blockchain Founders Capital welcomes Animoca Brands’ Visionary Leader Yat Siu as a Limited Partner
Munich, Germany, January 15th, 2025, Chainwire
Blockchain Founders Capital (BFC), a German venture capital firm rapidly making waves in the early-stage tech investment scene, has welcomed Yat Siu, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, as its newest limited partner. This collaboration marks Yat Siu’s first partnership with a Germany-based fund, highlighting BFC’s growing influence in Europe’s Web3 and AI innovation space.
Yat Siu, an Austrian-born entrepreneur renowned globally as a trailblazer in blockchain, Web3, and digital property rights, brings unique expertise to BFC. His involvement emphasizes the fund’s mission to empower transformative founders operating at the intersection of Web2, Web3, and AI. BFC, established with a vision to shape the future of the internet, has gained a reputation for bridging technological innovation across the US and Europe.
Building Bridges Across Web2, Web3, and AI
Since its launch, Blockchain Founders Capital has committed €15 million to support early-stage startups. To date, the fund has made 17 strategic investments, with an average ticket size of €300,000. Approximately 60% of its portfolio includes US-based projects pushing the boundaries of Web3 and AI technologies.
“I have been following Blockchain Founders Capital for over two years and am continually impressed by the visionary founders they support,” shared Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands. “Their dedication to advancing innovation at the confluence of Web2, Web3, and AI aligns with my mission to promote decentralized technologies. I look forward to collaborating with them to empower the next generation of disruptors.”
Driving Innovation with Visionary Partners
Commenting on Yat Siu’s addition to the BFC network, Sagar Barvaliya, General Partner at BFC, remarked, “We are thrilled to welcome Yat Siu to our community. His expertise in Web3 and commitment to fostering disruptive innovation resonate deeply with our mission to support groundbreaking founders. His partnership enhances our ability to drive change in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.”
BFC’s roster of backers includes notable names from the tech and investment space, such as Christian Ziegler, CTO of StableLab; Burkhard Bonsels, former Managing Director of Quadriga; and Peter Cullom, previously a Managing Director at 3i, one of the UK’s leading private equity firms. The fund actively co-invests with global powerhouses like Sequoia, Founders Fund, Ark Invest, Y Combinator, Dragonfly, Polychain Capital, and notable investors from the space.
Scaling Impact and Diversity
BFC aims to stand out for its focus on technological breakthroughs and for its commitment to inclusivity. With 40% of its portfolio founded by first-generation expatriates and 35% by women, BFC is fostering a diverse new wave of entrepreneurship. By 2026, the fund aims to complete 10–15 additional investments, growing its portfolio to 40 companies.
With Yat Siu on board, BFC is poised to deepen its reach into decentralized and AI-driven business models, further solidifying its position as a catalyst for global Web3 innovation.
About Blockchain Founders Capital
Blockchain Founders Capital is a Germany-based early-stage venture capital fund investing in mission-driven founders building cutting-edge applications at the intersection of Web2 and Web3. The company primarily invests in companies in the US, EU, and Asia.
For more information, users can visit www.bfc.vc