Black Edge Capital

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2009

AUM

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Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 12 July, 2026

Profile

Black Edge Capital is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2017 by Joshua Mateffy. The firm specializes in incubating, funding, and launching blockchain projects, providing comprehensive support from inception to completion. With a team of 84 professionals, Black Edge Capital distinguishes itself through its deep involvement in the blockchain sector, focusing on decentralized finance, blockchain infrastructure, and token ecosystems.

The firm invests primarily in the blockchain and crypto sectors, with a particular interest in NFT projects and decentralized finance. Black Edge Capital typically engages in early-stage venture capital investments, focusing on projects within North America. The firm does not publicly disclose its total assets under management or specific fund vehicles.

Notable investments by Black Edge Capital include Synthetix - a decentralized finance platform, Chromia - a relational blockchain platform, Coti - a fintech blockchain protocol, TomoChain - a blockchain scalability protocol, and RAMP DEFI - a liquidity on/off-ramp solution. The firm has a robust portfolio, indicating a strong presence in the blockchain technology space.

Industry

Blockchain/Crypto Fintech Internet of Things (IoT)

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Black Edge Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Black Edge Capital is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Black Edge Capital was founded in 2009.
Black Edge Capital invests in companies and startups in Blockchain/Crypto, Fintech, Internet of Things (IoT).
Black Edge Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Asia.
Black Edge Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B.
Black Edge Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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