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>>> Web3 + AI Infrastructure Fund & Accelerator — Founded at Duke >>> Web3 + AI Infrastructure Fund & Accelerator — Founded at Duke
>>> Web3 + AI Infrastructure Fund & Accelerator — Founded at Duke >>> Web3 + AI Infrastructure Fund & Accelerator — Founded at Duke
Early-stage venture
firm investing at
the intersection of
AI and Web3.
Early-stage venture
firm investing at
the intersection of
AI and Web3.
Ga^3in Ventures is a pre-seed/seed fund for Web3 and AI×Crypto infrastructure founders. We discover you through our global community and pitch competitions, invest first, then lead your fundraising and GTM.
Ga^3in Ventures is a pre-seed/seed fund for Web3 and AI×Crypto infrastructure founders. We discover you through our global community and pitch competitions, invest first, then lead your fundraising and GTM.
>>> Pre-seed / Seed · Web3 & AI infrastructure · US, SG, HK, Dubai focus >>> Pre-seed / Seed · Web3 & AI infrastructure · US, SG, HK, Dubai focus
>>> Pre-seed / Seed · Web3 & AI infrastructure · US, SG, HK, Dubai focus >>> Pre-seed / Seed · Web3 & AI infrastructure · US, SG, HK, Dubai focus
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>>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE
>>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE
Built out of the DukeGEN and Duke Alumni ecosystems, the firm integrates academic depth with a global network of founders, researchers, and industry operators.
Built out of the DukeGEN and Duke Alumni ecosystems, the firm integrates academic depth with a global network of founders, researchers, and industry operators.
Built out of the DukeGEN and Duke Alumni ecosystems, the firm integrates academic depth with a global network of founders, researchers, and industry operators.
The leadership team co-founded the Duke Web3 Conference, and the firm’s marketing is led by an industry executive who previously served as CEO of Communications at Cointelegraph, one of the most authoritative media brands in the digital assets space.
The leadership team co-founded the Duke Web3 Conference, and the firm’s marketing is led by an industry executive who previously served as CEO of Communications at Cointelegraph, one of the most authoritative media brands in the digital assets space.
Today, our network includes 18,000+ members and a track record of 100+ curated events bringing together builders, VCs, corporates, and researchers across the U.S. and globally.
Today, our network includes 18,000+ members and a track record of 100+ curated events bringing together builders, VCs, corporates, and researchers across the U.S. and globally.
18,000+
18,000+
members in our network
members in our network
100+
100+
curated events globally bringing together builders, VCs, corporates, and researchers
curated events globally bringing together builders, VCs, corporates, and researchers
$47,000
$47,000
distributed regularly through our pitch competitions among top early-stage teams
distributed regularly through our pitch competitions among top early-stage teams
>>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE
>>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE >>> Founded at DUKE
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>>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO
>>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO >>> PORTFOLIO
Preparing for the fundraising
Preparing for the fundraising
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We actively support an emerging portfolio of six high-growth companies, providing capital, go-to-market guidance, and community amplification.
We actively support an emerging portfolio of six high-growth companies, providing capital, go-to-market guidance, and community amplification.
We actively support an emerging portfolio of six high-growth companies, providing capital, go-to-market guidance, and community amplification.
We actively support an emerging portfolio of six high-growth companies, providing capital, go-to-market guidance, and community amplification.
We actively support an emerging portfolio of six high-growth companies, providing capital, go-to-market guidance, and community amplification.
We run the leading AI x Web3 pitch competition, offering $47,000 in prizes and a launchpad for top early-stage teams.
We run the leading AI x Web3 pitch competition, offering $47,000 in prizes and a launchpad for top early-stage teams.
We run the leading AI x Web3 pitch competition, offering $47,000 in prizes and a launchpad for top early-stage teams.
Teams pitch to 80+ VCs, angels, launchpads, CEXs and retail investors at once.
Teams pitch to 80+ VCs, angels, launchpads, CEXs and retail investors at once.
Portfolio Companies
Portfolio
Companies
TBD
Portfolio companies will be announced soon. Pitch us to be listed among the first.
Portfolio companies will be announced soon. Pitch us to be listed among the first.
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>>> pitch competitions >>> pitch competitions >>> pitch competitions >>> pitch competitions
>>> pitch competitions >>> pitch competitions >>> pitch competitions >>> pitch competitions
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>>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM
>>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM
Sergey
Khusnetdinov
Duke MBA, is the Managing Director of GA^3IN Ventures, where he focuses on blockchain, AI, entrepreneurship, Venture Capital.
Duke MBA, is the Managing Director of GA^3IN Ventures, where he focuses on blockchain, AI, entrepreneurship, Venture Capital.
After starting his career in finance and earning his MBA at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, Sergey joined Microsoft before pivoting into entrepreneurship. He went on to lead multiple tech startups, including spearheading the U.S. expansion of an IoT company, and later became a recognized expert in remote market testing during the COVID era. In 2021, Sergey turned his focus to blockchain, led crypto bank operations as U.S. CEO to reach crypto unicorn status in 2022, later launching a crypto VC and a hedge fund. He co-founded a Web3 venture studio under GA^3IN Ventures and co-organized the first Duke Web3 Conference, reinforcing his deep ties to the Fuqua and Duke community.
As a co-chair of the DukeGEN network and an advisor to the Fuqua Blockchain Club, Sergey continues to support entrepreneurship and innovation. His career is defined by tackling big challenges across industries and building impact-driven communities.
After starting his career in finance and earning his MBA at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, Sergey joined Microsoft before pivoting into entrepreneurship. He went on to lead multiple tech startups, including spearheading the U.S. expansion of an IoT company, and later became a recognized expert in remote market testing during the COVID era. In 2021, Sergey turned his focus to blockchain, led crypto bank operations as U.S. CEO to reach crypto unicorn status in 2022, later launching a crypto VC and a hedge fund. He co-founded a Web3 venture studio under GA^3IN Ventures and co-organized the first Duke Web3 Conference, reinforcing his deep ties to the Fuqua and Duke community.
As a co-chair of the DukeGEN network and an advisor to the Fuqua Blockchain Club, Sergey continues to support entrepreneurship and innovation. His career is defined by tackling big challenges across industries and building impact-driven communities.
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Sergey Khusnetdinov – crypto.news
Sergey Khusnetdinov – crypto.news
crypto.news
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Technology doesn’t build startups — people do
Technology doesn’t build startups — people do
crypto.news
crypto.news
Mistakes, not unicorns, build founders who are ready to lead
Mistakes, not unicorns, build founders who are ready to lead
>>> Sergey Khusnetdinov >>> Sergey Khusnetdinov >>> Sergey Khusnetdinov >>> Sergey Khusnetdinov >>> Sergey Khusnetdinov
>>> Sergey Khusnetdinov >>> Sergey Khusnetdinov >>> Sergey Khusnetdinov >>> Sergey Khusnetdinov >>> Sergey Khusnetdinov
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>>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM
>>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM
Anastasia Drinevskaya
Anastasia Drinevskaya
CMO and Partner at Ga^3in Ventures
CMO and Partner at Ga^3in Ventures
Anastasia Drinevskaya is a producer, film director, creative entrepreneur, and strategic marketing specialist based in New York City.
Formerly CEO of Cointelegraph Communications, she led major global campaigns and scaled media operations in the blockchain and Web3 space.
Anastasia is the Executive Producer of Business Untitled podcast (with Mike Novogratz, Dave Barry & Mel Carter), Tennessee in NYC, and Business Stamp (by Mel Carter).
Co-produced the pilot episode of MatchONchain — a collaboration between Matchain and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Former Editor-in-Chief in Happy Magazine Russia.
Former prime-time TV-host on the 1st Channel, Saint Petersburg.
Anastasia Drinevskaya is a producer, film director, creative entrepreneur, and strategic marketing specialist based in New York City.
Formerly CEO of Cointelegraph Communications, she led major global campaigns and scaled media operations in the blockchain and Web3 space.
Anastasia is the Executive Producer of Business Untitled podcast (with Mike Novogratz, Dave Barry & Mel Carter), Tennessee in NYC, and Business Stamp (by Mel Carter).
Co-produced the pilot episode of MatchONchain — a collaboration between Matchain and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Former Editor-in-Chief in Happy Magazine Russia.
Former prime-time TV-host on the 1st Channel, Saint Petersburg.
>>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya
>>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya >>> Anastasia Drinevskaya
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>>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM
>>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM >>> CORE TEAM
Svetlana Khusnetdinova
Svetlana Khusnetdinova
Svetlana Khusnetdinova is a Partner at Ga^3in Ventures, where she leads talent strategy, strategic partnerships and organizational development across the VC and its global Ga^3in community.
Svetlana Khusnetdinova is a Partner at Ga^3in Ventures, where she leads talent strategy, strategic partnerships and organizational development across the VC and its global Ga^3in community.
Before transitioning into venture, Svetlana built her career across international leaders in FMCG, retail, cloud computing and AI infrastructure, including Yandex, Coca Cola Hellenic, Calzedonia Group. Working in fast paced and highly competitive environments shaped her expertise in organizational development, talent management, HR strategy and the creation of systems that allow companies to scale efficiently and sustainably.
Before transitioning into venture, Svetlana built her career across international leaders in FMCG, retail, cloud computing and AI infrastructure, including Yandex, Coca Cola Hellenic, Calzedonia Group. Working in fast paced and highly competitive environments shaped her expertise in organizational development, talent management, HR strategy and the creation of systems that allow companies to scale efficiently and sustainably.
>>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova >>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova >>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova >>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova >>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova
>>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova >>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova >>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova >>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova >>> Svetlana Khusnetdinova
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>>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders >>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders >>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders
>>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders >>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders >>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders
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An intensive program wrapped around your round
An intensive program wrapped around your round
Selected founders join a Ga^3in sprint that combines capital, GTM, and fundraising execution.
Selected founders join a Ga^3in sprint that combines capital, GTM, and fundraising execution.
Flagship Demo Day at TGE Summit & partner events
Flagship Demo Day at TGE Summit & partner events
Structured pre-seed/seed fundraising roadmap
Structured pre-seed/seed fundraising roadmap
Priority access in Ga^3in deal-flow channels
Priority access in Ga^3in deal-flow channels
Featured in investor updates and ecosystem reports
Featured in investor updates and ecosystem reports
Curated warm intros to lead & follow-on investors
Curated warm intros to lead & follow-on investors
Infra-focused market & competitive intelligence
Infra-focused market & competitive intelligence
Hands-on GTM, tokenomics, and fundraising advisory
Hands-on GTM, tokenomics, and fundraising advisory
Investor-grade pitch narrative and materials
Investor-grade pitch narrative and materials
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>>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders >>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders >>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders
>>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders >>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders >>> Accelerator: fundraising & GTM for infra founders
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>>> COMMUNITY FUNNEL >>> COMMUNITY FUNNEL
>>> COMMUNITY FUNNEL >>> COMMUNITY FUNNEL
Hands-on workshops for Web3 founders—no passive fireside chats, only strategic audits and actionable insights.
Hands-on workshops for Web3 founders—no passive fireside chats, only strategic audits and actionable insights.
>>> TGE SUMMIT >>> TGE SUMMIT >>> TGE SUMMIT >>> TGE SUMMIT
>>> TGE SUMMIT >>> TGE SUMMIT >>> TGE SUMMIT >>> TGE SUMMIT
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>>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN >>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN
>>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN >>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN
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Media Coverage
Media Coverage
Boosty Labs
@BoostyLabs
Boosty labs joined
@GainVentures and @husnetdinovs for an AMA on what it really takes to build, scale, and invest in Web3.
Key takeaways
• Scaling is about structure, not speed
• Developers are business partners, not just coders
• Flexibility is survival in Web3
Watch the full AMA → https://youtu.be/T1vJarNe8Z4
Boosty labs joined
@GainVentures and @husnetdinovs for an AMA on what it really takes to build, scale, and invest in Web3.
Key takeaways
• Scaling is about structure, not speed
• Developers are business partners, not just coders
• Flexibility is survival in Web3
Watch the full AMA → https://youtu.be/T1vJarNe8Z4
Boston Blockchain Week
@blockchainwk
In this week's podcast episode,
(founder of @GainVentures) shares his approach to funding bootstrapped startups with resources over equity. From pitch competitions designed to test founders under pressure to lessons from five ventures, Sergey explores why VC dependency can break teams, Gain’s “gain of function” philosophy, and Airbnb house bonding for portfolio companies.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or bootstrap fan, this episode redefines startup success. Listen now on Spotify: https://loom.ly/aJt928c
This podcast was produced by @ChinaShopProds
For more updates on Boston Blockchain Week check out our site http://BostonBlockchainWeek.com
In this week's podcast episode,
(founder of @GainVentures) shares his approach to funding bootstrapped startups with resources over equity. From pitch competitions designed to test founders under pressure to lessons from five ventures, Sergey explores why VC dependency can break teams, Gain’s “gain of function” philosophy, and Airbnb house bonding for portfolio companies.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or bootstrap fan, this episode redefines startup success. Listen now on Spotify: https://loom.ly/aJt928c
This podcast was produced by @ChinaShopProds
For more updates on Boston Blockchain Week check out our site http://BostonBlockchainWeek.com
Boosty Labs
@BoostyLabs
Boosty labs joined
@GainVentures and @husnetdinovs for an AMA on what it really takes to build, scale, and invest in Web3.
Key takeaways
• Scaling is about structure, not speed
• Developers are business partners, not just coders
• Flexibility is survival in Web3
Watch the full AMA → https://youtu.be/T1vJarNe8Z4
Boston Blockchain Week
@blockchainwk
In this week's podcast episode,
(founder of @GainVentures) shares his approach to funding bootstrapped startups with resources over equity. From pitch competitions designed to test founders under pressure to lessons from five ventures, Sergey explores why VC dependency can break teams, Gain’s “gain of function” philosophy, and Airbnb house bonding for portfolio companies.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or bootstrap fan, this episode redefines startup success. Listen now on Spotify: https://loom.ly/aJt928c
This podcast was produced by @ChinaShopProds
For more updates on Boston Blockchain Week check out our site http://BostonBlockchainWeek.com
Boston Blockchain Week
@blockchainwk
In this week's podcast episode,
(founder of @GainVentures) shares his approach to funding bootstrapped startups with resources over equity. From pitch competitions designed to test founders under pressure to lessons from five ventures, Sergey explores why VC dependency can break teams, Gain’s “gain of function” philosophy, and Airbnb house bonding for portfolio companies.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or bootstrap fan, this episode redefines startup success. Listen now on Spotify: https://loom.ly/aJt928c
This podcast was produced by @ChinaShopProds
For more updates on Boston Blockchain Week check out our site http://BostonBlockchainWeek.com
In this week's podcast episode,
(founder of @GainVentures) shares his approach to funding bootstrapped startups with resources over equity. From pitch competitions designed to test founders under pressure to lessons from five ventures, Sergey explores why VC dependency can break teams, Gain’s “gain of function” philosophy, and Airbnb house bonding for portfolio companies.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or bootstrap fan, this episode redefines startup success. Listen now on Spotify: https://loom.ly/aJt928c
This podcast was produced by @ChinaShopProds
For more updates on Boston Blockchain Week check out our site http://BostonBlockchainWeek.com
Boosty Labs
@BoostyLabs
Boosty labs joined
@GainVentures and @husnetdinovs for an AMA on what it really takes to build, scale, and invest in Web3.
Key takeaways
• Scaling is about structure, not speed
• Developers are business partners, not just coders
• Flexibility is survival in Web3
Watch the full AMA → https://youtu.be/T1vJarNe8Z4
Boosty labs joined
@GainVentures and @husnetdinovs for an AMA on what it really takes to build, scale, and invest in Web3.
Key takeaways
• Scaling is about structure, not speed
• Developers are business partners, not just coders
• Flexibility is survival in Web3
Watch the full AMA → https://youtu.be/T1vJarNe8Z4
>>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN >>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN >>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN >>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN
>>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN >>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN >>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN >>> FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ON GA^3IN
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