Inception Capital

General contacts

Investor type

VC / Fund of funds

Founded

2021

AUM

$180 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

South America North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Inception Capital is a venture capital firm based in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, founded in 2021 by David Gan. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in frontier technology and digital assets, particularly in the web3, financial technology, consumer infrastructure, and blockchain sectors. With a team of four professionals, Inception Capital aims to bridge access between the West and East, supporting innovation at every layer of the ecosystem.

The firm invests through both its venture fund and emerging manager fund of funds, allowing it to back founders and managers deploying next-generation investment strategies. Inception Capital typically invests in early-stage companies, with a focus on Asia and the West. The firm is backed by top-tier institutions and notable investors, including Digital Currency Group and Animoca Brands.

Notable investments by Inception Capital include Moritz - business/productivity software, TurboFlow - electronic equipment and instruments, Donut Labs - financial software, MegaETH - software development applications, and A-B Partners - media and information services (B2B).

Industry

Technology Digital Financial Services Fintech Gaming Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Blockchain/Crypto AI Consumer Products Infrastructure Web3 LegalTech Real Estate

Inception Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Blockchain Venture Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Gaming Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software LegalTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$25 M	September 2021
OP Ventures Fund I	Fund of funds	Financial Services Fintech Gaming Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software LegalTech	Seed Series A	Europe	$5-10 m	$50 M	June 2022
OP FoF I	Fund of funds	Financial Services Fintech Gaming Marketing and Advertising Real Estate SaaS Security Software	Seed Series A	Europe	$5-10 m	$100 M	June 2022

Contacts

Name

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David Gan Founder

Founder

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Jiani Li GTM & Portfolio Support Associate

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FAQs about Inception Capital

Is Inception Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Inception Capital is a venture capital firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Inception Capital located?

Inception Capital is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Inception Capital founded?

Inception Capital was founded in 2021.

What sectors and industries does Inception Capital invest in?

Inception Capital invests in companies and startups in Technology, Digital, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Security, Software, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Consumer Products, Infrastructure, Web3, LegalTech, Real Estate.

What is Inception Capital geographical focus of investments?

Inception Capital invests in companies and startups in South America, North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Inception Capital typically invest in?

Inception Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Inception Capital investment?

Inception Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Inception Capital?

Inception Capital has around $180m assets under management.

When was Inception Capital last fund created?

Inception Capital last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-10

What are the contacts of Inception Capital?

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