Asymmetric
Overview
Asymmetric is a crypto-focused investment firm founded by Joe McCann. It operates several venture capital funds, including an early-stage, blockchain-agnostic fund (VC Fund I) and a fund dedicated to Bitcoin DeFi (Bitcoin DeFi Venture Fund I). The firm invests across the spectrum of web3 and crypto companies and protocols. It previously managed a liquid trading fund, the Liquid Alpha Fund, which was closed in 2025 after significant losses. The firm's venture arm remains active.
Portfolio Companies
16
Website
asymmetric.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sei Labs | Apr 2023 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Cube.Exchange | Feb 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Rangers Protocol | Jan 2025 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Elmnts | Aug 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Hyperlane | Sep 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Joe McCann
Founder, CEO, CIO
Dan Held
General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Asymmetric based?
Asymmetric is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, United States.
When was Asymmetric founded?
Founding year information for Asymmetric is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Asymmetric have?
Asymmetric has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Asymmetric's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Sei Labs, Cube.Exchange, Rangers Protocol, Elmnts, Hyperlane.
What was Asymmetric's most recent investment shown here?
Asymmetric's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Rangers Protocol in 2025.
What sectors does Asymmetric focus on?
Asymmetric focuses on Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech.
What company stages does Asymmetric focus on?
Asymmetric typically invests at the Early stage.