SMOK Ventures
Warsaw, Poland · IncubatorFounded 2019. Seed fund focused on gaming, esports, and blockchain startups in CEE.
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Angel Investor
Balaji Srinivasan
Renowned Silicon Valley investor and ex-Coinbase CTO, Balaji made a notable investment in Polish crypto startup Aleph Zero. His involvement gave international credibility to Poland’s blockchain scene. Balaji often highlights Poland as a source of strong cryptography talent. Associated startups: Aleph Zero, and advocacy for Polish crypto developers globally.
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Warsaw, Poland
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Angel Investor
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Seed
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