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SPiCE VC Announces Second Investor Payout; Achieves 70% DPI in Just Four Years
SPiCE VC Launches $250M Blockchain Fund Targeting Institutional Investors
SPiCE VC has announced the launch of a new $250 million blockchain-focused fund, SPiCE II, which is five times larger than their first fund. The fund aims to appeal to institutional investors and will have a more traditional venture capital structure with a tokenized portion. SPiCE VC plans to kick off a roadshow in Dubai to attract potential backers. The companys first fund, SPiCE I, raised $50 million and included investments in companies such as INX Limited, Lottery.com, and Bakkt. SPiCE II will focus on investing in companies that are building significant pieces of the blockchain ecosystem and infrastructure. The fund is launching as crypto venture capital investments continue to grow, despite the recent decline in digital asset prices.
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SPiCE VC Completes First Investor Payout
Security Token Market Report Cites SPiCE VC as Top Tokenized Venture Capital Fund Globally
SPiCE VC, a venture capital fund in the Blockchain & Tokenization ecosystem, has been named the leading tokenized VC by Security Token Market. The firm experienced a 350% increase in its security token price in 2021, making it the top-performing fund in the market. Three of SPiCE VCs portfolio companies, INX Limited, Lottery.com, and Bakkt, went public in 2021. The firm also made strategic investments in more than 16 portfolio companies within the digital finance ecosystem, including Securitize and Blockdaemon.
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SPiCE VC to List Security Token on Black Manta Capital Partners
Exclusive: SPiCE Becomes First Digital Security to List on Fusang
Blockchain venture capital firm SPiCE VC becomes the first digital security to be listed on the Fusang Exchange, a fully licensed securities exchange focused on digital assets in Asia. The move allows retail and institutional investors to access and trade SPiCE VCs SPiCE token. SPiCE VC also announces a partnership with Coinbase Custody for asset storage. The listing on Fusang Exchange marks a positive trend for digital securities and provides market participants with more diverse investment opportunities and access to liquidity. Fusang Exchange operates out of Singapore and Hong Kong and holds a securities-exchange license in Malaysia. The partnership with Fusang Exchange and the listing of SPiCE token on the platform contribute to the advancement of the digital revolution in capital markets.
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SPiCE Takes Tokenized Blockchain VC Fund to Asia in Quest for Greater Liquidity
SPiCE Venture Capital has listed its tokenized blockchain fund on Fusang Exchange, expanding its liquidity options and reaching global investors in Asia. The listing on Fusang Exchange, alongside SharesPost and OpenFinance, provides SPiCE VCs investors with additional liquidity focused on Asian markets. The move aims to address the liquidity issue in the venture capital industry. SPiCE VCs portfolio companies include Securitize, Bakkt, and INX Exchange. Fusang Exchange will facilitate SPiCE VCs second funding round, becoming the first-ever digital security listed on the Malaysian exchange.
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Interview: SPiCE VC Founder Tal Elyashiv Talks New Token Listing
SPiCE VC, a blockchain venture capital firm, has chosen Fusang Exchange as the new destination for its listing. This move aims to expand liquidity options for SPiCE investors, particularly in Asian markets. The listing on Fusang, one of the first Asian regulated security exchanges, is expected to improve liquidity and enhance the value of SPiCEs security. SPiCE VCs recent partnership with Coinbase Custody has also boosted its appeal among institutional investors. The founder and managing partner of SPiCE VC believes that digital securities platforms like Fusang provide opportunities for blockchain companies that may be overlooked by traditional exchanges. The overall growth of the digital securities space is expected to be driven by participation and adoption from banks, large issuers, institutional investors, and major capital market players.
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Meet Tal Elyashiv, managing partner at SPiCE VC, and Julie Meyer, CEO of VIP
The article features an interview with Tal Elyashiv, co-founder and managing partner of SPiCE VC, and Julie Meyer, CEO of VIVA Investment Partners. They discuss their investment philosophy and methodology, as well as their focus on the digital securities ecosystem. SPiCE VC has achieved a first close and invested $15 million in the fund. They target companies that enable the new digital securities infrastructure and aim to transform industries. They differentiate themselves by their leadership position in the tokenization ecosystem and their securitized LP interests. They are excited about investments in companies like Securitize, INX, Ripio, and BlockDaemon. They emphasize the importance of understanding business models, market shifts, and the impact of their investments on job creation and social impact.
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Swiss Equity Firm Makes First Crypto Investment With SPiCE VC Stake
Swiss private equity firm VIVA Investment Partners AG has made its first investment in the crypto space by acquiring an equity position in blockchain venture capital firm SPiCE VC. VIVAs co-founder, Rene Eichenberger, will join the board of SPiCE VC. The partnership aims to strengthen SPiCE VCs leadership position in the rapidly growing market and focus on services such as custody, marketplaces, compliance, rating, payments, and banking-related tokenization. VIVA CEO Julie Meyer believes that a fundamental shift is happening in the securities industry and intends to make SPiCE VC the leading investor in the crypto ecosystem. VIVA has previously invested in other companies including DRIVE Software Solutions, IQ International, and a Milan-based AI firm.
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Global VC firm's token to trade on U.S.-regulated trading venue
Venture capital firm SPiCE VCs security token will trade on the OpenFinance Network, the first such asset to list on a U.S. regulated trading platform. SPiCE VC raised $15 million in its security token offering in March and has invested in a range of technology companies. Non-U.S. investors can trade their SPiCE tokens immediately, while U.S. accredited investors will have to wait until March of next year due to a 12-month restriction. The OpenFinance Network aims to provide liquidity for security tokens and plans to list more of them on its platform.
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SPiCE VC Launches Securitize;First Platform Enabling Regulation-Compliant Security Token ICOs, Announces Client ICOs Targeting Half a Billion Dollars Out of the Gate
SPiCE VC has announced the launch of Securitize, the worlds first platform on blockchain to enable clients to issue security tokens. Securitize aims to automate compliance with regulations and provide tools for security token ICOs. The platform allows for the tokenization of assets, increasing liquidity and scalability, and attracting more investors. Securitize offers a customizable service and platform for managing potential investors in a capital raise. The platform includes features such as KYC/AML, accreditation, and high security standards. Partners mentioned in the article include 22X Fund, CryptoOracle, Kairos.com, and Lottery.com.
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SPiCE VC Launches Liquid VC Fund With Tradable Token-Based Digital Securities
SPiCE Launches VC Fund ICO for Pre-ICO Blockchain Startups Finance Magnates
SPiCE has launched an ICO for a venture capital fund that focuses on early stage Blockchain startups. The fund aims to attract more investors by offering liquidity and inclusivity, allowing them to invest in a portfolio of startups and avoid the risk of investing in a single startup or ICO. SPiCE has partnered with the Aragon Network to bring governance to the security tokens. The use of blockchain and smart contracts has resulted in a higher volume of ICO crowdfunding for blockchain companies compared to traditional early stage VC investment.
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SPiCE VC to raise $100 million fund through initial coin offering
London-based venture capital firm SPiCE VC is planning to launch an initial coin offering (ICO) for a new venture capital fund, aiming to raise up to $100m. The firm said the ICO, a first for a VC fund, will remove the seven-to-10-year illiquidity period in VC funds. The funds raised through the ICO will be invested in companies that are stuck in the gap between seed and Series A rounds. SPiCE VCs token, based on ethereum, is legally compliant and will serve as a tradeable asset and a means to ensure each investor gets their share of an exit.
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Spice VC is the first to use blockchain to solve the liquidity problem
Spice VC has announced the launch of the first initial coin offering (ICO) for a VC fund that can accept funds from pre-qualified investors, offering immediate liquidity. The company believes that the illiquidity period of 7 to 10 years is the biggest limitation of VC funds and aims to solve this issue using the blockchain. Spice uses the Ethereum blockchain to host its token, which acts as a digital security and can also be used as a tradable asset. The company has taken proactive measures to ensure security and regulatory compliance. Spices advisors include well-known names in the industry. The ICO is scheduled for late November 2017.
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Upcoming ICO: SPiCE ICO Could Be Hot Invezz
SPiCE Venture Capital, a London-based startup, is bringing venture capital investing onto the blockchain. The company is offering regulatory-compliant securities SPiCE tokens in a token sale, aiming to provide cryptocurrency investors with access to upcoming ICOs. SPiCE VC also plans to invest in other high-tech sectors such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and cybersecurity. The company will rely on the Bancor protocol for liquidity of its security tokens. Additionally, SPiCE token may be traded on the digital token exchange launched by Overstocks tZero. The article highlights the blend of traditional finance and cryptocurrencies in SPiCEs investment style.
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