L1 Digital

Investor type

VC / Fund of funds

Founded

2018

AUM

$652 M

Location

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

L1 Digital is a specialized institutional investor in the crypto space, based in Switzerland and founded in 2018. The firm is led by a diverse and interdisciplinary team that includes experts in capital markets, cryptography, data science, token economics, business development, and operations. They focus on navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized networks, aiming to be at the forefront of the paradigm shift caused by these technologies.

L1 Digital invests primarily in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. They provide institutional investors with access to crypto assets by investing in crypto-native managers and founders. The firm does not publicize their specific investment sizes but focuses broadly on deploying capital in this innovative space.

Some of L1 Digital's notable team members include Dylan Obermayer, Ray Hindi, and Philipp Cottier, highlighting a strong leadership team with a variety of expertise areas. More specific information about portfolio companies is not readily available from the sources reviewed.

Industry

Fintech Security Software Blockchain/Crypto Technology Web3 Gaming AI Cybersecurity

L1 Digital Funds

Name Type
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
L1D Blockchain Venture II SLP
Venture Capital (VC)
Fintech
Gaming
Blockchain/Crypto
AI
Web3
Pre-seed
Seed
Europe
$5-10 m
$152 M
August 2023
Fund: L1D Alternative Investment Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Fintech
Gaming
AI
Technology
Cybersecurity
Web3
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$500 M
January 2022

Contacts

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Title
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Philipp Cottier Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Andrea M. Bornatico Managing Partner, COO
Managing Partner, COO
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FAQs about L1 Digital

L1 Digital is a venture capital firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
L1 Digital is located in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
L1 Digital was founded in 2018.
L1 Digital invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Security, Software, Blockchain/Crypto, Technology, Web3, Gaming, AI, Cybersecurity.
L1 Digital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
L1 Digital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
L1 Digital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
L1 Digital has around $652m assets under management.
L1 Digital last fund was created/launched in 2023-08-08
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