MakerDAO Asset Manager Profile - aVenture Research
MakerDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization on the Ethereum blockchain, focused on minimizing the price volatility of its stable token, Dai, against the IMF’s international currency basket SDR. Based in Santa Cruz, California, MakerDAO typically participates in various investment rounds including convertible notes, seed funding, and debt financing.
Notable portfolio companies include ConsenSys Ventures, Contango, Harbor, and Multis. MakerDAO's investment philosophy centers around supporting blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. The organization offers unique value-add services such as leveraging its expertise in decentralized governance and stablecoin economics to help portfolio companies navigate the complexities of the DeFi ecosystem.
Portfolio Snapshot
Observed round participation, including acquisitions and grants. Current holdings, investor exits, and write-offs are not established.