Sky Man Ventures

What they do

Founded in 2021 by serial entrepreneur Joris Van Velzen, Skyman Ventures is a venture capital firm focused exclusively on the digital asset and Web3 ecosystem. Backed solely by successful entrepreneurs, the firm positions itself as an operator-first fund. They gained prominence during the 2021-2022 crypto boom by backing numerous GameFi, Metaverse, and DeFi protocols. What makes them distinctive is their heavy emphasis on operational support-specifically helping portfolio companies scale through media networks, marketing, and community building rather than just providing passive capital.

What they look for

The firm's stated thesis is to make "Sensible investments in modern-day assets." They explicitly state: "We help crypto companies grow with capital, media and marketing" and focus on investing in the "future of Web 3.0." They look for early-stage Web3 startups with disruptive potential, sustainable tokenomics, and scalable business models, heavily favoring token-based projects, Play-to-Earn (P2E) gaming ecosystems, and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms that can benefit from aggressive marketing and community growth.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors

Fintech, AI, Media, Consumer

Based

Amsterdam, NL