Arcanum Ventures is a venture capital and advisory firm that operates within the Web3 and blockchain sectors. The organization provides investment, incubation, and strategic guidance to blockchain projects, from the initial concept phase through to market launch and subsequent growth. ^[1]

Overview

Arcanum Ventures positions itself as a multi-faceted Web3 entity, combining the functions of a venture capital firm, a project incubator, and a strategic advisory service. The firm's stated mission is "Building & Backing the Future of Blockchain," with a focus on providing both capital and operational expertise to its portfolio projects. The company emphasizes a holistic approach, aiming to guide projects through the complexities of the blockchain industry to achieve long-term, sustainable success. It engages with projects at various stages of development, offering tailored support to meet their specific needs. ^{[2] [1]}

The firm's philosophy centers on investing not only in promising technologies but also in the teams behind them. A key part of its value proposition is leveraging its industry experience to help projects avoid common pitfalls associated with strategy, tokenomics, and market entry. According to the company,

"We invest in projects that show dedication and long-term vision, but more importantly, we invest in people."

This approach is reflected in its service offerings, which extend beyond capital investment to include hands-on support in areas like business modeling, marketing, and operational strategy. The firm also acts as a capital-sourcing intermediary, connecting projects with its network of venture capitalists to secure strategic funding. ^{[2] [1]}

History

While a specific founding date for Arcanum Ventures is not publicly disclosed, the professional background of its co-founders indicates activity in the blockchain sector leading up to its formation.

Co-founder Sasha Asheghi reportedly began bringing blockchain projects to market in 2020, suggesting the firm's origins are rooted in the experience gained during that period of market growth. The company's website, with a copyright date of 2023, presents metrics that reflect its activities in the preceding year, indicating a period of significant operational activity around 2022-2023. ^[1]

Team

Arcanum Ventures is led by its co-founders and supported by a team of advisors and analysts with experience across finance, technology, and project management. ^[1]

Co-Founders

• Sasha Asheghi: As a co-founder, Asheghi contributes over a decade of experience in operations and project management. His focus is on business strategy, problem-solving, and establishing foundational structures that enable long-term growth for portfolio companies. His work in the blockchain space reportedly began in 2020. ^[1]
• Carmelo Giuliano: A co-founder with over two decades of experience in finance, Giuliano is described as an investor and entrepreneur. His expertise lies in marketing, research, and business management, which he applies to guide the strategic direction and market positioning of the firm's clients. ^[1]

Key Personnel

• King Fatrick Añasco: Serving as a Research Analyst, Añasco brings professional experience from the agricultural, medical, and e-commerce sectors before transitioning to blockchain. His role involves research and data analysis to evaluate investment opportunities and market trends. ^[1]
• Uri Charles: As the Technical Advisor, Charles provides expertise derived from over a decade of technical experience. His work focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Web3. His background includes building blockchains, designing protocols for cross-chain interoperability, and developing decentralized applications (dApps). ^[1]

Services and Operations

Arcanum Ventures structures its support for blockchain projects through a combination of advisory services and direct investment. The firm offers three distinct tiers of advisory engagement designed to accommodate projects at different stages of maturity. ^[2]

Advisory Models

• Full-scale Incubation: This is a comprehensive service for projects at the earliest ideation stage. Arcanum Ventures provides end-to-end guidance, assisting with the development of the initial concept, building the business framework, and navigating the path to an official launch. ^[2]
• Acceleration: This service is targeted at early-stage companies that are already operational but require support to scale. The focus is on refining business and marketing strategies, optimizing for growth, and connecting the project with investors from Arcanum's extensive network. ^[2]
• Strategic Advisory: This model offers ongoing, flexible support for established projects. Arcanum Ventures acts as a strategic partner, providing targeted assistance as needed, such as facilitating introductions to ecosystem partners or offering continuous guidance on business development and market positioning. ^[2]

Core Service Areas

Across its advisory models, Arcanum Ventures provides specialized support in several key domains. These services are designed to address the critical components of building and scaling a Web3 project. ^[1]

• Strategy & Tokenomics: The firm assists with the creation of sustainable business and revenue models. This includes the design of a project's token economy, defining token utility, and modeling the dynamics of a token sale to align with long-term goals. ^[2]
• Fundraising & Investor Relations: Arcanum Ventures supports projects in their capital-raising efforts. This involves the creation, review, and revision of essential investor documents like whitepapers and pitch decks. The firm also provides strategic guidance on fundraising and helps manage ongoing investor relations. ^[2]
• Operations & Development: The company offers operational advisory services to streamline processes and provides guidance on team onboarding. It also leverages its network to forge strategic partnerships and business development opportunities for its clients. ^[1]
• Marketing & Growth: Support is provided for developing and executing marketing and content strategies. This includes content creation, guidance on community growth to build an engaged user base, and consulting on the strategy for a project's token launch. ^[2]
• Evaluation & Analysis: The firm offers analytical services that range from the evaluation of investment opportunities to more technical services like blockchain forensics. ^[1]

Investment Strategy

Arcanum Ventures' investment strategy is centered on a philosophy of backing projects with strong long-term potential and dedicated teams. The firm states,

"We work only with clients we believe share the same vision using blockchain technology to improve all aspects of life around us."

This indicates a selection process that prioritizes projects with a clear and impactful vision. ^[1]

Beyond providing direct capital, a significant component of the firm's strategy is to function as a capital-sourcing intermediary. Arcanum Ventures leverages its network to connect promising projects with other trusted venture capitalists. The stated goal is to find investors who can provide "more than just capital," implying a focus on securing strategic partners who can contribute expertise, network access, and other value-add resources to a project.

This approach allows the firm to support a wider range of projects by facilitating funding opportunities even when not acting as the lead investor. The firm's holistic view is summarized in its statement:

"Taking a holistic overview of your project is what we do best. We invest in our client’s futures, meaning there’s incentive for us to deliver what you need." ^{[2] [1]}