Shammas
Location on request · Invests in UK; US; Europe · Website
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Seed and early-stage technology companies with strong focus on Bitcoin ecosystem and gaming. We invest as a group of serial entrepreneurs who actively partner with world-class teams to build global category winners. Bitcoin is TCP/IP for realtime value transport on the Internet.
Likely not a fit for
Traditional finance plays, non-believers in Bitcoin utility, first-time founders without product traction.
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
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
1 contact on file
Portfolio
Alby provides a suite of Bitcoin Lightning wallets and tools designed for seamless payments across various applications and platforms, emphasizing self-custody and user control over funds.
Zebedee is a platform that enables gaming developers to integrate real-money rewards and Bitcoin payments into their games, enhancing player engagement and monetization.
THNDR Games offers a platform where users can play games and win Bitcoin. The games combine competitive play with real cash prizes, utilizing the Lightning Network for transactions.
Bringin is a Bitcoin company on a mission to make it easy for people to buy goods and services with their Bitcoin, providing a seamless way to convert Bitcoin to Euros without losing custody of their funds.
Bipa is a digital account service that allows users to buy Bitcoin and USDT with Pix, offering features like zero fees for recurring purchases, cashback in Bitcoin, and a complete digital account for transactions.
Antidote is an accelerator focused on igniting growth in the UK's strongest sectors using bleeding edge innovation, particularly in the Bitcoin and fintech space.
JAN3 is a Bitcoin technology company focused on expanding access to Bitcoin and financial freedom around the world. We provide tools for individuals, enterprises, and nation-states to benefit from a free and open financial system based on Bitcoin.
Pnkfrg is a company whose services are accessible only via the PLA!GO mobile app, with availability varying by country or region.
Cowlabs enables everyday users to explore Bitcoin and USDT through fun, low-friction products, breaking down barriers to entry in cryptocurrency.
PayPerQ is a pay-per-prompt AI service that provides instant access to a wide range of AI models for text, image, and video generation without the need for subscriptions or registration.
Flash is the easiest way for companies to accept payments in Bitcoin. Immediate transactions, minimal fees, set-up in 1 minute.
SAF Money is a fintech platform that allows users to open virtual U.S. bank accounts and receive money directly into their local bank accounts in Mexico or Guatemala via WhatsApp, utilizing the Lightning Network and stablecoins for secure transactions.
Recent activity
- Jan 2026
Bringin
Seed · Lead
- Dec 2025
Antidote BTC Incubator
Pre-Seed · Lead
- Sep 2025
THNDR Games
Seed · Lead
- Jun 2025
Medal
Seed · Lead
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