About Nexus One
Nexus One is an accelerator and incubator program based in Seoul, South Korea. With a presence in 8 countries, it has supported around 21 startups in sectors like High Tech, Blockchain Technology. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Orbs, ChromaWay and Klaytn Foundation. The program is backed by a team of 2 people who primarily support Seed startups based in South Korea. Its latest investment was a $2.1M Seed round in XRADERS on Apr 04, 2024, which also saw participation from FBG Capital and gmventures.xyz.
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Nexus One's List of Top Investments
Nexus One has a portfolio of 21 companies. Their most notable investments are in TENA Protocol and STELSI.Their portfolio spans across South Korea, Singapore, China and 5 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Blockchain Technology, FinTech and 10 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Nexus One:
1. Orbs
Orbs provides infrastructure as a service for developing dApps. It uses virtual chains and randomized proof-of-stake algorithm. Claims that virtual chains optimize usage by allocating one virtual chain per app and increases speed. Also claims that it insulates dApps from the hazards on the network. The platform has built-in connectivity with Ethereum blockchain.
Key facts about Orbs
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $15.4M
- Employee Count: 44 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: VestChain Capital, Outlier Ventures and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 13, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. ChromaWay
Developer of blockchain platform integrating relational databases for decentralized applications. The platform facilitates the creation of stable, efficient, and user-friendly applications. It provides tools for blockchain-enabled artificial intelligence through on-chain vector databases and distributed inference. The company offers professional services, consulting, development, innovation, and partnership opportunities.
Key facts about ChromaWay
Online platform to build, work, or play in the metaverse. The company offers a platform to build metaverse games, entertainment, and artists into the metaverse.
Key facts about Klaytn Foundation
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Singapore
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 48 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: GFT Ventures, Hashed and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: ICO, Apr 30, 2019, $*****
Online platform to buy, sell and exchange cryptocurrencies. The platform supports multiple cryptocurrencies including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Zcash, Dash Bitcoin Cash and Ripple. It also offers a crypto wallet.
Key facts about ProBit Exchange
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Seoul (South Korea)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 51 - 200 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Nexus One and Alpha Capital
- Latest Funding Round: ICO, Dec 30, 2018, $*****
5. PlayDapp
PlayDapp is a technology company that develops blockchain-based games. It provides PG solutions to play games without cryptocurrency. It offers various games which include 'CryptoDozer', a coin pusher game; 'DozerBird', a running game; and Dozer Treasures, an AR-based game. It also provides PlayDapp SDK to convert any game into a blockchain-based game.
Key facts about PlayDapp
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Seoul (South Korea)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 14 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Blocore, Alphain Ventures and 4 Others
Nexus One's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Nexus One has invested in 21 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in XRADERS.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Nexus One's Investments by Stage
Nexus One has made 7 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.87M.Nexus One's Investments by Sector
Nexus One has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Blockchain - Industry Applications, Blockchain Technology, FinTech, Consumer and Media & Entertainment. Notably, it has invested in 19 Tech companies, 18 Blockchain companies, 12 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 10 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 6 |
Blockchain Technology | 3 |
FinTech | 3 |
Consumer | 2 |
Media & Entertainment | 2 |
Others | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Nexus One's Investments by Geography
Nexus One has made most investments in South Korea (5), followed by Singapore where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
South Korea | 5 |
Singapore | 1 |
United Kingdom | 1 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Nexus One's recent investments
Nexus One has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Nexus One:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 04, 2024 | South Korea | Seed | 9689 | [+19] | |
Oct 15, 2023 | United Kingdom | Seed | 4501 | [+2] | |
Oct 04, 2023 | South Korea | Seed | 4083 | - | |
Sep 07, 2022 | South Korea | Seed | 1751 | ||
Aug 16, 2022 | South Korea | Seed | 3556 | [+7] |
Team profile of Nexus One
Nexus One has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in South Korea. Nexus One's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Nexus One
Over the past 8 years, 39 investors have co-invested in Nexus One's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Nexus One: 35 investors entered a company along with Nexus One. These include investors like Alphanonce (2 companies).
- Invested after Nexus One: A total of 4 investors have invested in Nexus One's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include CoinBene (1 company) and FZF Ventures (1 company).
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