Positive Venture DAO

Positive Venture DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) functioning as a venture capital entity, founded in 2022 and based in Manhattan, United States. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in the Web3 and blockchain technology sectors, creating a cross-cultural network to integrate resources like projects, capital, and talent between North America and the Asia-Pacific regions. The organization operates as a decentralized community of investors who collectively make decisions, aiming to democratize access to venture capital-style investments.

The firm's investment portfolio is diverse, spanning sectors such as High Tech, FinTech, and Blockchain Technology. Notable investments include public blockchain network platform NEAR, and Solana, a blockchain-based infrastructure for transactions. Other portfolio companies include Galxe, a Web3 credential data network; Biconomy, which provides blockchain-based relay protocols; and Casper Labs, a platform for sidechain development. The firm's portfolio includes 16 companies located across the United States, Switzerland, Singapore, and other countries. As of early 2024, one of its portfolio companies, ARPA, was acquired.

Positive Venture DAO is managed by a team of five, which includes four partners such as Jinyang Wu and Zhenghe Wu. As a Venture DAO, it leverages smart contracts on a blockchain to manage its treasury and govern investment decisions, offering a transparent and automated system compared to traditional venture capital structures. This model allows it to pool capital from a broad base of investors and engage a community in sourcing, screening, and supporting startups.

Keywords: Venture DAO, decentralized investing, Web3 investment, blockchain startups, early-stage funding, crypto assets, decentralized autonomous organization, digital asset investment, fintech, high tech, NEAR, Solana, cross-border investment, startup ecosystem, decentralized governance