Melanin Capital Investment and Web3 Infrastructure Backing Blockchain and Energy Ventures
Global clean energy venture capital reached a record $12.5 billion in 2024, while African fintech captured 60% of the continent's $2.2 billion VC investment. Crypto-climate funding now exceeds $500 million annually. Melanin Capital operates at this intersection: we back blockchain and sustainable energy ventures globally, focusing on proof-of-work infrastructure, renewable energy mining, and financial inclusion technology. With 685 million people still without electricity and a $21 billion funding gap in energy access, the opportunity to build impactful, profitable companies has never been greater.
Investment Thesis
Melanin Capital invests at the intersection of blockchain technology, proof-of-work systems, and sustainable energy infrastructure.
| Focus Area | What We Look For |
|---|---|
| Proof-of-Work | Bitcoin infrastructure, mining innovation, protocol development |
| Energy & Mining | Stranded energy solutions, sustainable mining, hardware innovation |
| Web3 Infrastructure | Non-custodial tools, decentralized systems, developer platforms |
| Financial Inclusion | Emerging market solutions, accessibility tools, education platforms |
| Media & Education | Blockchain education, community building, industry media |
Portfolio Companies
Melanin Capital has invested in the following ventures:
For Founders
Investment Details
Stage Preference
- Pre-Seed / Seed: High interest
- Series A: Moderate
- Growth: Selective
Check Size
Flexible
Tailored to opportunity and stage
What We Look For
| Thesis Fit | Alignment with PoW, sustainable energy, or financial inclusion |
| Team | Technical founders with domain expertise |
| Traction | Early product-market fit or clear path to it |
| Vision | Long-term thinking, not quick exits |
| Values | Commitment to decentralization and open systems |
How to Apply
Review Thesis
Ensure alignment with focus areas
Prepare Materials
Deck, financials, product demo
Submit
2-week initial response time
Beyond Capital
Network Access
Introductions to miners, energy operators, and exchanges
Technical Guidance
Mining infrastructure and PoW protocol expertise
Go-to-Market
Access to Melanin ecosystem and user base
Media Exposure
Coverage via Proof of Work Show and channels
Strategic Advice
Operational experience from building Melanin
Global Reach
Connections across Asia, Middle East, Americas, Africa
