Aquanow Unveils the AQN Digital Ventures Fund for Nextgen Blockchain Startups

Launch Release | Sep 25, 2023

Canadian digital assets infrastructure provider, Aquanow, unveils its latest venture: the AQN Digital Ventures Fund.

Aquanow Overview

• Founded in 2018, headquartered in Canada with offices in Toronto and Vancouver.  Aimed at pioneering digital assets investment funds for Canadians in a transparent manner.  Team strength of over 100 professionals.
• AQN Digital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aquanow
• CEO Phil Sham has a background in traditional finance, with roles at Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group and CIBC.
• Regulatory Moves in 2022:
  • Registered AQN Asset Management, Ltd. with regulatory authorities in British Columbia and Ontario.
  • Aimed at pioneering digital assets investment funds for Canadians in a transparent manner.

The Fund

• Already invested over $1 million in seven companies.  Notable investments include BoomFi and Mash.
• Fund valuation stands at $13.4 million CAD ($10 million USD).  Comprises individuals and entities closely associated with Aquanow, including early investors and long-standing customers (especially ventures that align with Aquanow’s core business of digital asset infrastructure and liquidity).
• Targeting early-stage investments in blockchain technologies, payments, infrastructure, and compliance within the crypto domain.
• Aims to invest between $100,000 and $500,000 per venture, and plans to make one to two additional investments monthly.

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• Emphasizes the importance of having a trusted partner like Aquanow in the crypto landscape.
• Highlights the current phase of the crypto cycle where seasoned operators are launching businesses.
• Backing founders with a strong vision in the crypto space.

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