Our journey
the [blockchain] fund was established due to the lack of investment opportunities in the blockchain universe. Fund one (I), primarily driven by capital from friends and family, was the first fund registered with the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority focusing on blockchain-related companies.
2020
Background
In 2020, Aros Capital identifies blockchain as a potential disruptive technology that could transform the world throughout the 2020s.
Process
Months of research resulted in the following conclusion:
The blockchain universe has the potential to influence or disrupt all industries. The risk-return profile blockchain investments from both a macro- and portfolio allocation perspective is incredibly attractive.
2021
Solution
the [blockchain] fund I was established due to the lack of investment opportunities within blockchain. Fund I, primarily driven by capital from friends and family, was the first fund registered with the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority with a focus on blockchain investments.
Invested
the [blockchain] fund I was closed and fully deployed by year 2021.
2022
Fine-Tuning
The digital universe is evolving rapidly, with new applications constantly being created. The addition of an advisory board and new investment committee members will enhance our knowledge and network within the global blockchain scene. We invest in what we believe are the best managers and experts in the world.
New opportunities
Growing demand for investment opportunities within blockchain lead to the creation of Fund II. the new fund is a merger between the traditional financial world and the new digital future. Fund II gives investors the opportunity to get at broad, diversified, professional exposure to blockchain.
2023
Agressive
During 2023 there was low liquidity, cold VC markets and negative sentiment. We double down on our conviction and aggressively use our mandate to invest in secondary transactions, LP stakes and down rounds.
Committed
the [blockchain] fund II was closed and fully committed by year 2023
2024
Return on capital
First dividend to investors
2025
The Blockchain Fund III Established
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People
Portfolio Manager & Investment
Committee Member
Co-Head of Alternatives, Aros Capital
Adrian Larsen
Hans Henrik Hoffmeyer
Chairman of the Board
Co-founder, Coinify
Mark Højgaard
Advisor & Investment Committee Member
European Blockchain Council
Jan Lillelund
Advisor
CTO, IBM Denmark
Jan Damsgaard
Advisor
Professor, Copenhagen Business School
Jakob Madsen
CEO & Investment Committee Member
CEO & Owner, Aros Capital