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These iAngels Are Bringing New Heavyweights Into Bitcoin Investing
The Israeli investment platform iAngels is promoting crypto adoption by working with blockchain startups to secure investment and educating traditional venture capitalists about the space. The firms subsidiary fund, 21M Capital, has over $60 million in assets under management, with bitcoin accounting for 20 percent of the portfolio. iAngels has provided 40 percent returns this year to investors who were skeptical about holding crypto assets directly. The founders of iAngels, including Mor Assia, wife of eToro founder Yoni Assia, are bridging the gap between the old world and the new industry of cryptocurrencies. They are actively involved in explaining and educating about bitcoin and blockchain technology.
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Agada Nameri Talks Tips & Trends in Blockchain VC Investing
Agada Nameri, general manager at 21M Capital, a blockchain-focused subsidiary of Israel-based investment firm iAngels, has discussed the future of blockchain and the impact of regulation. Nameri said the company, which has been involved in blockchain for three years, was well-positioned to take an active role in the space when the ICO market boomed in 2017. She added that the company looks to invest in good entrepreneurs that share its core values and are trying to do something good for the global community. Nameri also said that she sees four market trends where blockchain is making a particularly big impact.
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Israel's iCapital Partners With Hong Kong Blockchain Firm
Israeli blockchain fund iCapital has partnered with Enecuum, a Hong Kong-based blockchain platform focused on mobile mining. The long-term cooperation agreement will see iCapitals founding partner, Shelly Hod Moyal, become Enecuums project adviser. iCapital sees the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize various aspects of life and was impressed by Enecuums solution to scalability, speed, and security issues in current blockchains. Enecuum combines mobile mining and an evolutionary data structure to address these challenges. The partnership is seen as a positive growth opportunity for iCapital.
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The Israeli women VCs taking on blockchain
Israeli venture capital investment platform iAngels has launched a fund for investments in blockchain, having already invested $15m in seven start-ups. The company was founded by Mor Assia and Shelly Hod Moyal, who believe blockchain technology will revolutionise the financial world. The fund has already seen a 300% return, despite the volatile nature of the sector. Assia and Moyal also founded iAngels, a crowd financing model that has raised $100m to date and invested in over 100 start-ups.
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Israel-Based Crowdfunding Platform iAngels Launches Blockchain Fund
Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm iAngels Crowd Ltd. is raising a dedicated blockchain fund that has already invested $20 million. The fund is targeting $100 million in commitments by the end of 2018. iAngels operates as an equity crowdfunding platform and plans to invest in blockchain-related startups before or through their ICOs. The fund will focus on long-term investments and is open to global investments, with a specific focus on China. The founders believe in the growth potential of the blockchain industry and expect regulators to catch up with the technology.
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