Startups Directory

Bain Capital Crypto is a $560M venture investment fund dedicated exclusively to crypto infrastructure and protocols. Co-led by Stefan Cohen and Alex Evans, the firm provides technical and economic research alongside capital deployment across Layer 1 scaling, privacy, middleware, and storage solutions. The fund combines deep crypto expertise with institutional backing from Bain Capital LP, positioning itself as more specialized than generalist venture firms in supporting next-generation internet infrastructure projects.

Next Play Capital is a venture capital fund of funds and SPV platform that invests in access-constrained venture funds and venture-backed companies across consumer, fintech, and IT/SaaS. Founded by former NFL athletes and seasoned tech investors, the firm leverages a unique community of professional athletes, executives, and entrepreneurs to provide LP access to typically restricted investment opportunities. As of May 2023, the firm merged with Legacy Venture to become Next Legacy Partners, though it continues operating under the Next Play Capital brand. The firm manages approximately $450M in assets under management across three flagship funds and 24+ SPVs.

Novel Capital is a revenue-based financing platform serving early-stage B2B SaaS and subscription companies with $350K+ ARR. The company provides non-dilutive growth capital from $100K to $5M through two products: RevShare Capital (up to 30% of expected annual revenue) and Upfront Capital (8% upfront fee, 18% APR). Beyond financing, Novel's Capital Intelligence Platform offers strategic support in sales growth, talent acquisition, and operational planning, with founders able to access capital flexibly based on their approved credit facility (10-40% of ARR).

TIFIN is an AI platform that builds and operates fintech companies focused on personalizing investment experiences for wealth managers and their clients. The company has created 12 companies (10 still operating under TIFIN) that serve 3-4 million individuals through a network of ~3,000 financial advisors. Its core AI platform coordinates multiple agents across advisory, operational, and investment workflows, backed by institutional investors including JPMorgan, Morningstar, and Franklin Templeton.