About KNC Ventures
KNC Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based out of Singapore, Singapore. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Blockchain Technology and FinTech. Overall, KNC Ventures portfolio has seen 2 unicorns and 1 acquisition, namely CertiK, Celo and DFINITY. KNC Ventures has team of 2 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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KNC Ventures' List of Top Investments
KNC Ventures has a portfolio of 27 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments include Polygon and Solana.Their portfolio spans across United States, Singapore, Switzerland and 9 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Blockchain Technology, FinTech and 6 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by KNC Ventures:1. Polygon
Developer of scalable blockchain interoperability protocols. It offers a suite of solutions, including cross-chain protocols and zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups, designed to enhance the scalability and security of blockchain networks. These protocols enable seamless asset transfer and interaction across different blockchains, improving the overall user experience. The company also provides developer tools and resources to support the creation of decentralized applications (dApps) on its platform. It fosters a vibrant developer community and offers grant programs to encourage innovation within the ecosystem.
Key facts about Polygon
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: George Town (Cayman Islands)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $451M
- Employee Count: 377 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: World Capital Holdings Group, Steadview and 66 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 02, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. Solana
Developer of enterprise infrastructure for issuing assets and digital payments. This platform provides application programming interfaces and tools for tokenization, payment orchestration, and financial transaction settlement. It supports the creation of stablecoins and real-world assets, enabling institutions to facilitate cross-border money transfers and compliant on-chain financial operations. The technology stack includes resources for building decentralized applications, managing network data, and integrating automated agent workflows for various commercial use cases.
Key facts about Solana
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $374M
- Employee Count: 252 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Foundation Capital, World Capital Holdings Group and 95 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 09, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. CertiK
Provider of blockchain security auditing and formal verification software solutions. The platform offers smart contract assessments, penetration testing, and real-time on-chain monitoring to detect vulnerabilities within decentralized networks. It provides compliance tools, risk management, and regulatory advisory services for institutional infrastructure, exchanges, and digital asset custodians. Technical offerings include automated security analysis for Web3 projects and distributed ledger technology frameworks.
Key facts about CertiK
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $296M
- Employee Count: 208 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Goldman Sachs, Sequoia Capital and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 22, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. CRYPTO
App-based trading and deposit solutions for cryptocurrency. It allows users to buy, exchange, spend fiat and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can top up wallets via bank transfer, debit or credit cards, and crypto. Users can send crypto and fiat currencies to MCO wallet users and withdraw crypto to external wallet addresses. It offers an MCO token that is built on the Ethereum platform. It can be accessed on Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about CRYPTO
- Founded Year: 1993
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Annual Revenue: $0 - $1M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $450M
- Employee Count: 7,509 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Orthogonal Thinker, Citadel Securities and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jul 16, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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5. Celo
Blockchain-based stable coins for social payments and money transfers. The coins are pegged to USD and other fiat currencies for enabling payments and transfers through wallets. It provides an algorithm for mapping wallet addresses to participants.
Key facts about Celo
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $65M
- Employee Count: 1 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Lakestar, Cognisa Capital and 52 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 20, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Unicorns in KNC Ventures' Portfolio
KNC Ventures has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - CertiK and DFINITY. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is CertiK. It became a unicorn in 2021, 4 years before KNC Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in KNC Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 | Provider of blockchain security auditing and formal verification software solutions | 2017 | New York City | Series B | damjybo | ||
68 | Blockchain-based public network for building decentralized applications | 2014 | Palo Alto | Series C | krryxdv |
Acquired companies in KNC Ventures' Portfolio
1 company from KNC Ventures' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Celo in Jul 2021 by PayU for $*****.Here are KNC Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 21, 2021 | - | - | 3350 |
