Redacted Group, a web3 data and entertainment startup, has launched an early-stage crypto fund to accelerate growth for web3 startups and gaming companies. The fund debuted during the Redacted Airways event and targets startups building decentralized applications (dApps) in entertainment, decentralized finance (DeFi), and infrastructure.
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About The Fund
Saison Capital, Expert Dojo, and Frekaz Group back the fund, which has already invested in seven startups selected to complement Redacted's portfolio of web3 games. These initial investments provide funding plus support for tokenomics and go-to-market strategies.
Redacted CEO Shanjan Kumar said the fund grew out of the company's recent event with Qatar Airways. The flight gathered over 300 of web3's top venture capitalists, angel investors, and influencers, including representatives from Animoca Brands, Polygon, and Abu Dhabi Blockchain. After a competitive pitch session, judges and industry stakeholders selected seven companies for funding.
The first recipients are Biptap, LegendaryWeb3, Hub.xz, Numa social, Spaace.io, Ammalgam, and iAgentProtocol. These startups now access Redacted's resources for scaling and refining their products, including capital and the upcoming RDAC token. Jonathan Low, CEO and founder of Biptap, credits Redacted's strategic support and network for driving the platform's recent growth.
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Tokenomics and Market Support
The Redacted Fund allocates a portion of its RDAC token to portfolio companies. This token allocation finances growth and validates product-market fit, giving companies room to iterate and refine their products. Beyond capital, the fund offers extensive advisory support from a team of web2 and web3 veterans.
Advisors include Kevin Henrikson, Saison Capital partner Qin En Looi, Expert Dojo cofounder Brian Mac Mahon, and Frekaz Group cofounder Frederic Bonelli. They provide tailored guidance on market entry and growth. Looi highlighted that Redacted's proven ability in product distribution and go-to-market strategy gives startups a real edge in the crowded web3 space.
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Focus on Seed-Stage Startups
The Redacted Fund targets web3 startups that have built products and need seed-stage funding and strategic advisory. Beyond early capital, the fund connects companies with the insights and relationships required to navigate web3's complexities. Investments can reach up to $250,000 per company.
The fund positions itself as a strategic resource for web3 founders aiming to make a real impact in decentralized technology. Redacted has raised over $10 million from investors including Animoca Brands, Spartan Group, Saison Capital, Polygon Ventures, and others. Backed by a global web3 team from PG Group, Redacted combines financial support, strategic guidance, and a strong network to back the next wave of web3 innovation in entertainment, finance, and infrastructure.
