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Protagonist

Miami, Florida · Invests in US · Website

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Thesis

Back early-stage founders building the next paradigm in emerging technologies. We operate like a product studio—contributing code, designing token economics, and providing hands-on partnership rather than just capital.

Likely not a fit for

Non-technical founders for infrastructure plays, follower companies, teams without track record of execution

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$100M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

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George Bousis

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Harry Hurst

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner

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George Ruan

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner

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James Norris

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Nick Malone

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Portfolio

x.aiEnterprise Software

x.ai is a company focused on advanced AI, known for its Grok product and recently raised $20B in Series E funding. It offers an API and has a careers section.

TenstorrentEnterprise Software

Tenstorrent develops RISC-V CPUs, Tensor AI processors, and open-source software to enhance AI capabilities, providing scalable computing solutions from individual cards to full clusters.

EpirusAerospace Defense

Epirus is dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security, utilizing advanced technologies like high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air domain awareness.

ExowattClimate Clean Energy

Exowatt provides modular, dispatchable energy systems designed to meet the demands of AI infrastructure, delivering 24-hour solar energy.

SentientEnterprise Software

The Sentient Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that Artificial General Intelligence is open-source and never controlled by a single entity, safeguarding its alignment with humanity.

VivrelleEcommerce Marketplaces

Vivrelle offers a luxury accessory rental service with various membership tiers, providing access to designer handbags and jewelry. Members can borrow items, receive stylist advice, and enjoy exclusive perks.

RoamEcommerce Marketplaces

roam.ai is available for purchase - Sedo.com

TellyMarketing Adtech

Telly is revolutionizing the television experience by offering a unique dual-screen smart TV that combines a 55” 4K HDR Theater Display with an additional Smart Screen, all at no cost to consumers. This innovative platform not only enhances entertainment but also integrates functionalities like video calling, fitness programs, and a voice assistant, positioning itself as the heartbeat of the modern living room.

EluveHealthcare Digital

Eluve is an AI-powered medical scribe that automates clinical documentation, reducing administrative burdens for healthcare providers and improving patient care workflows.

HalcyonSecurity Cyber

Halcyon is a leading anti-ransomware solution provider that specializes in protecting organizations from ransomware attacks through its dedicated platform and 24/7 expert support.

AptosDeveloper Tools Infra

Aptos is a blockchain platform that enables developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) using smart contracts. It focuses on providing a secure and scalable environment for token standards and multi-signature wallets.

EigenLayerDeveloper Tools Infra

EigenLayer is a protocol built on Ethereum that introduces Restaking, a new primitive for Web3 builders that provides a marketplace for trust, allowing users to stake assets and secure offchain services while earning rewards.

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Research briefRead more
Protagonist Venture Capital Research Firm Overview Protagonist is a Miami-based venture capital fund founded in 2022 that operates as a unique hybrid between traditional VC and a product-building studio. The firm systematically contributes code and designs token models for portfolio protocol companies while also incubating its own protocols in-house. This hands-on, founder-first approach sets Prot…

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