Liberty City Ventures

Liberty City Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm and incubator specializing in early-stage investments from Seed through Series D rounds. The firm targets innovative companies developing or implementing blockchain technology solutions, with a strong emphasis on financial services and fintech, Web 3.0 including gaming and metaverse, supply chain logistics, and related areas such as cryptocurrency and digital assets. With a versatile investment range from $250K to over $100M, Liberty City Ventures provides not only capital but also operational support through its team's expertise in PR, marketing, management, and operations to fuel portfolio growth.

Founded in 2012, Liberty City Ventures was established by experienced technology executives and investors who recognized the potential at the intersections of technology, media, commerce, and emerging blockchain innovations. Headquartered in New York City, the firm began operations in the summer of that year, positioning itself as an entrepreneur-led investor. Key figures include partners like Charles Cascarilla and managing directors such as James Lang, alongside operating partners like Andrew Moon and Kinga B., who bring deep sector knowledge to support early-stage ventures.

The firm has a notable track record, including co-founding and incubating two unicorns in the blockchain space: Paxos, a leading digital asset platform, and Lukka, a crypto tax and accounting technology provider. Liberty City Ventures manages significant assets, with reports indicating around $1.5 billion under management, bolstered by funds like LCV Digital Currency II launched in December 2013. Its portfolio spans blockchain-focused fintech, payments, big data, SaaS, and ad tech, demonstrating a history of identifying and scaling high-potential startups.

The team's expertise stems from hands-on experience as entrepreneurs and operators in technology and blockchain sectors. Leaders have backgrounds in incubating successful companies and possess specialized knowledge in digital currencies, regulatory tech, and supply chain applications. This operational focus enables the firm to offer value-added services, committing partner time to portfolio companies for sustained growth and market leadership.