Timechain
Europe's first Bitcoin-only venture capital fund backing early-stage infrastructure companies with equity investments from $100K to $1M.
Why We Recommend Timechain
Timechain operates under Concentric, an established London-based investment firm founded in 2013 with a decade-long track record in European venture capital. The fund is structured as a traditional equity VC vehicle with proper LP governance and fund operations, targeting a $21 million first close with over 60% already committed at launch.
As a venture capital fund rather than a consumer product, Timechain follows institutional-grade fund management practices through its parent organization. The team includes experienced investment professionals based in London and New York, operating from Concentric's established offices. Portfolio investments span reputable Bitcoin infrastructure companies including Breez Development, Fedi, Relai, Bipa, Galoy, and others across payments, custody, fintech, and mining sectors.
Best For
Bitcoin founders and startups building infrastructure on Bitcoin who need pre-seed or seed capital to scale their companies. Timechain specifically targets companies working on payments, trading, exchanges, fintech, energy, mining, custody, and capital markets within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The fund is particularly well-suited for European founders or those targeting European financial institutions, given Concentric's deep pan-European network and regulatory relationships.
Professional and sophisticated investors seeking LP exposure to early-stage Bitcoin infrastructure can participate through the fund structure. Family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions looking for curated access to the Bitcoin startup ecosystem would find this vehicle appropriate for their allocation strategies.
Services & Features
- Pre-seed and seed equity investments ($100K–$1M)
- Bitcoin infrastructure company focus
- Portfolio support and mentorship
- Network access to European fintech ecosystem
- Scaling expertise for mid-stage growth
Considerations
Timechain is a private venture capital fund, not a consumer product or retail investment platform. LP participation requires qualified/sophisticated investor status with terms handled through private fund documentation. No public information on minimum LP ticket sizes or specific country eligibility. Targets Bitcoin-only companies—does not invest in broader crypto or non-Bitcoin projects.
