Startup Web3: The Bridge Between Traditional Finance And Blockchain

The Metalayer Ventures fund was created with an ambitious goal: to identify and support projects that link traditional finance with on-chain technologies. The team is made up of former executives from Two Sigma and Chainlink Labs, and the fund has already raised $25 million for early-stage investment.

The bet is on infrastructure solutions that can become the basis for the next phase of global economic development on the blockchain. This is not mere hype, but a long-term trend in which investors see real opportunities to transform capital markets.

Up to 30 Startups: Focus on Real Cases and Tokenization

Metalayer will invest in projects related to tokenization of real assets, stablecoins, payment solutions and infrastructure for capital markets. The average amount of investments will vary from $500,000 to $1 million. In total, around 30 companies are expected to be supported.

The fund's portfolio already includes Ethena, AnchorZero, Crossover Markets, ClearToken, Station70 and Theo. There is also an investment in a start-up still in stealth mode, working on the infrastructure for stablecoins. The name has not yet been made public.

How Moirai Helps Select Projects

Metalayer's main competitive advantage is its Moirai analytical system, developed by co-founder David Winton, former vice-president of Two Sigma. Moirai analyses unconventional metrics such as developer activity, involvement in protocols and typical transaction patterns.

"We want to find strong teams before they are noticed by other funds," explains Winton.

According to him, automated tools are supplemented with manual selection, which allows for more informed decisions and earlier growth.

Who's Behind Metalayer

The Metalayer team includes:

• David Winton - former vice president of Two Sigma, developer of the Moirai analytics platform
• Andy Kangpan - former head of digital assets at Two Sigma Ventures
• Mickey Graham
• - former head of growth and community development at Chainlink Labs

The fund has received funding from the founders of Two Sigma and numerous institutional investors interested in transitioning the global economy to a on-chain model.

Why Important: A New Wave of Funds and a Real Change in the Sector

The Metalayer fund is not just a venture capital initiative. It is an example of a new generation of investment structures that combine Wall Street experience with a deep understanding of the Web3. These are the teams that can really move the market, investing not in memecoins, but in infrastructures that will be used by millions.

While the big players prepare for regulatory changes, Metalayer is already testing new standards of analysis and selection. And if their approach works, it may not just be another incoming fund, but a new benchmark for the entire industry.