# Theia

**Type:** Venture fund  
**Focus:** Crypto/Web3 investments  
**Known For:** Public participation in MetaDAO ICO launches

## Overview

Theia is a crypto-focused venture fund that publicly participates in token launches and provides investment thesis commentary. The fund has demonstrated willingness to use alternative fundraising platforms like MetaDAO's futarchy-governed ICO mechanism.

## Investment Thesis

Theia's stated investment frameworks include:
- Emerging market stablecoin adoption as secular trend
- Focus on projects with regulatory arbitrage advantages
- Preference for projects with proven founder track records
- Network effects and trust-based coordination mechanisms

## Timeline

- **2025-07-15** — Publicly announced participation in P2P.me ICO on MetaDAO, citing platform advantages over traditional VC rounds