Winklevoss Capital Management

Bicara Therapeutics Announces Oversubscribed $108 Million Series B Financing to Advance Clinical-Stage Pipeline of Dual-Action Biologics to Treat Cancer

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Bicara Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing dual-action biologics to elicit a potent and durable anti-tumor response, today announced that it completed an oversubscribed $108 million Series B financing to advance its lead program BCA101 and its pipeline of investigational candidates to treat solid tumor cancers.

Key Points: 
  • Bicara Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing dual-action biologics to elicit a potent and durable anti-tumor response, today announced that it completed an oversubscribed $108 million Series B financing to advance its lead program BCA101 and its pipeline of investigational candidates to treat solid tumor cancers.
  • New investors include Omega Funds, Bioqube Ventures, Acorn Bioventures and Janus Henderson Investors.
  • Additionally, the Company continues to advance Investigational New Drug-enabling studies for BCA356, a second precision tumor modulator program.
  • This investment is a strong fit for our fund as we seek to invest in early-stage companies that are developing transformational biologics that address diseases with high unmet needs.”

MetaMask Integration Unlocks Decentralized Social for Millions of Ethereum Users

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Monday, September 26, 2022

As a result, millions of Ethereum users can now enjoy one-click access to encrypted on-chain messaging and a full Twitter-like feature set.

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  • As a result, millions of Ethereum users can now enjoy one-click access to encrypted on-chain messaging and a full Twitter-like feature set.
  • DeSos integration with the leading web3 wallet effectively turns MetaMask into a full-fledged decentralized social network.
  • MetaMask users will gain access to gas-less profile creation, posting, following of other users, a fully decentralized on-chain follow graph, and much more.
  • DeSo is the the only layer-1 blockchain designed to build and scale decentralized social media apps to 1 billion users.

$100 Million Ecosystem Grant Program Will be Leveraged to Catalyze ‘Creatives Unleashed’ Program for Fireside Creators to Accelerate Transition to Web3

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

This partnership helps accelerate the ability for the entertainment and media industry to make the transition to Web3.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership helps accelerate the ability for the entertainment and media industry to make the transition to Web3.
  • While we were approached by many blockchain solutions, were thrilled to partner with SKALE to power the most performant, secure, and eco-friendly solution.
  • The way consumers engage with celebrities and creators is rapidly evolving and NFTs have become a clear winner.
  • Their ability to capture digital media and build creative fan engagement mechanisms right into smart contracts takes creators to the next level.

GAMERGAINS ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER CRYPTO PLAY AND EARN PLATFORM FOR PC AND CONSOLE GAMERS WITH BACKING FROM MAJOR INVESTORS

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

MIAMI, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GamerGains Lab, Inc. (GamerGains) announced the close of its $5.8 million seed round, supporting the development of the first-ever cryptocurrency-based play and earn platform serving hundreds of millions of traditional gamers around the world, across both PCs and consoles. Built by gamers for gamers, GamerGains will enable a players' typical gameplay to become an opportunity to earn crypto rewards, without a digital wallet or previous crypto experience, creating an accessible on-ramp for traditional gamers to enjoy the benefits of Web3.

Key Points: 
  • Built by gamers for gamers, GamerGains will enable a players' typical gameplay to become an opportunity to earn crypto rewards, without a digital wallet or previous crypto experience, creating an accessible on-ramp for traditional gamers to enjoy the benefits of Web3.
  • "Our vision for GamerGains is to combine our passion for traditional PC and console gaming with Web3 innovations, allowing gamers at all levels to play and earn through fair, transparent challenges, contests and tournaments," said Jon Brovda, Co-Founder and CEO of GamerGains.
  • GamerGains has secured seed funding from high-profile tech, blockchain, and crypto investors.
  • The GamerGains platform will eliminate the technological, economic, and professional barriers that have constrained gaming platforms thus far.

Abra Launches Abra Capital Management with Yield and Web3-focused Funds

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Abra, a leading crypto wealth management platform, today announced the launch of its asset management strategy, Abra Capital Management (ACM).

Key Points: 
  • Abra, a leading crypto wealth management platform, today announced the launch of its asset management strategy, Abra Capital Management (ACM).
  • ACM offers strategic capital to many early Web3 projects since Abra can accelerate many of its DeFi strategies (Abra uses DeFi in Abra Earn) as well as through access to retail and content distribution.
  • Abra is the premier, full-service digital asset service provider, which made my decision to join the team and help lead Abra Capital Management an easy one, said Ms. Kim.
  • Abras investors include American Express, Blockchain Capital, Ignia, Digital Currency Group, HCM Capital, and Pantera Capital, among others.

Winklevoss twins and global decacorn invest in US$29M Series A of Singapore-based fintech Volopay as it prepares APAC and MENA expansion

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

The investment round included participation from JAM Fund, Winklevoss Capital Management, Rapyd Ventures, Accial Capital, fintech veteran and angel investor Jeffrey Cruttenden - CEO of Acorns along with Access Ventures, Antler Global, and VentureSouq.

Key Points: 
  • The investment round included participation from JAM Fund, Winklevoss Capital Management, Rapyd Ventures, Accial Capital, fintech veteran and angel investor Jeffrey Cruttenden - CEO of Acorns along with Access Ventures, Antler Global, and VentureSouq.
  • Since its seed funding, Volopay has grown exponentially to better alleviate its clients' pain points.
  • I am proud to partner with a leader in this space and to help support Volopay to scale to greater heights."
  • Volopay combines business accounts, corporate cards, bill payments, expense reimbursements, credit, cashback, and accounting automation into one single platform.

Gemini Opens Chicago Office to Meet Growing Institutional Demand

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

CHICAGO, June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, today announced the opening of a Chicago office.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, today announced the opening of a Chicago office.
  • "Cryptocurrency is the future of money, and we're committed to building a bridge to that future," said Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder and CEO at Gemini.
  • Gemini has nearly 200 employees across its offices in Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and headquarters in New York City.
  • Gemini was founded in 2014, by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, to build a bridge to the future of money.