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RBV Weekly Newsletter Week of 03/13/25

  • Writer: Austin Ritter
    Austin Ritter
  • Mar 13
  • 3 min read

Updated: Apr 8

Open Deals, Portfolio Updates, Crypto News, & More


Welcome to the latest edition of the Red Beard Ventures newsletter, where we dive into exciting updates and insights from all over blockchain, frontier tech, and the angel investing landscape.


As a reminder, Red Beard Ventures has a syndicate, fund, and a tokenomics accelerator:


  • The Red Beard Ventures Syndicate is stage agnostic and invests in Frontier Technology with a focus on Web3, Space, FinTech, Sports, Robotics, Biotech, and Climate. We invest anywhere between $100k - $1.5M.

  • The Red Beard Ventures Fund I invests $100k - $1M in Pre-seed and Seed blockchain-based companies.

  • Denarii Labs is a tokenomics accelerator where we invest $100k into companies interested in designing and launching a token, over a twelve week hands-on program. Applications are now open for Wire Accelerator, apply here !


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RBV Spotlight:



Unstoppable Domains has been recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers for the fourth consecutive year reinforcing its leadership in onchain domains and digital identity. The award highlights the company’s rapid growth, innovative technology, and commitment to workplace excellence. With over 4.2 million registered domains, Unstoppable continues to bridge Web2 and Web3, making domain names fully owned digital assets. Strategic collaborations with Phantom, MetaMask, and Litecoin further accelerate adoption, positioning Unstoppable Domains at the forefront of decentralized identity and Web3 accessibility. Congrats to the team!


Portfolio News:


  • Flowty, the leading NFT secondary marketplace, has officially crossed one million transactions since launching in early 2022.

  • The platform, built on the Flow blockchain, has grown rapidly, providing NFT loans, rentals, and a seamless marketplace experience.

  • To celebrate, Flowty’s community is hosting giveaways, rewarding users who have participated in NFT loans and marketplace activity.

  • Fin, now in early beta, provides real-time insights on private market trends, founder movements, and portfolio news.

  • Users can query data, such as recent startup founders from SpaceX or median pre-seed valuations over the past month.

  • AngelList is prioritizing access for GPs, with a public waitlist available for broader adoption.

  • OORT joins forces with DePIN Union to accelerate the growth of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN).

  • The collaboration enhances decentralized AI by integrating verifiable data, storage, and compute solutions.

  • By bridging AI and DePIN, the partnership aims to create a secure, scalable, and impactful infrastructure for real-world applications.

  • AI powered defense firm Anduril is reportedly raising a new round led by Founders Fund, potentially reaching a $28 billion valuation.

  • The funding, estimated at up to $2.5 billion, comes just months after Anduril’s $1.5 billion raise at a $14 billion valuation in August 2024.

  • Anduril continues expanding its defense tech capabilities, recently announcing plans for a large scale weapons manufacturing facility in Ohio.

  • Amelie Lasker, founder of Alexandria Labs, participated in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Farcaster's /books channel, engaging directly with the community.

  • Alexandria Labs specializes in creating infrastructure that enables authors and publishers to release ownable, censorship-resistant e-books using web3 technology.

  • Community members were encouraged to submit their questions by tagging Amelie - fostering an interactive discussion on the future of decentralized publishing and digital ownership.


Upcoming Events:


Some of the upcoming events you’ll find our team at include:



Onwards


Drew, Elana, Joshua, Lauren, and Austin

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