1kx is a research-driven, fundamentals-focused global investment firm founded in 2018 by tech entrepreneurs Lasse Clausen and Chris Heymann. The firm invests at key inflection points for blockchain technologies to create breakthrough opportunities across industries. Its mission is to develop domain expertise and thought leadership to accelerate consequential markets emerging at the intersection of blockchain and the broader economy. As an early-stage crypto-native token fund, 1kx partners with a diverse global investor base and is renowned for its hands-on approach, technical rigor, and unwavering long-term commitment to founders. The firm has empowered over 150 visionary startups to scale transformative projects while delivering enduring returns for its investors, focusing on building robust token economies and governance structures.