Frequently Asked Questions

What does Early Riders do?

Early Riders is a venture capital firm denominated in Bitcoin, investing in early-stage companies with Bitcoin as the hurdle rate. We raise, deploy, and return capital in Bitcoin, prioritizing returns in sound capital as our benchmark.

Why does Early Riders exist?

Early Riders addresses venture capital’s flaws—chasing fiat gains eroded by inflation. By using Bitcoin as our unit of account, we restore discipline, focusing on long-term value and sound money principles.

What types of companies does Early Riders invest in?

We back early-stage ventures in Bitcoin infrastructure and high-growth businesses adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset, We do not invest in zero-sum sectors like gaming.

How does Early Riders plan to outperform Bitcoin?

We target returns exceeding Bitcoin’s performance by investing in undervalued opportunities, leveraging Bitcoin’s network growth and deflationary tech to drive capital-efficient, businesses.

Why use Bitcoin as the unit of account?

Bitcoin’s fixed supply ensures true value creation, unlike inflationary fiat. It forces prudent capital allocation, aligning investments with a scarce asset to preserve purchasing power.

How does Early Riders differ from traditional venture capital firms?

Unlike fiat-driven VCs, we’re Bitcoin-denominated, and only earn carry above 1.25x Bitcoin returns. We prioritize efficiency and real value over short-term metrics.

What is the Early Riders Guild?

The Guild is a network of investors and operators across the Bitcoin industry, We foster active participation in the monetary shift through exclusive partnership opportunities and network events.

How can founders get involved with Early Riders?

Founders building in Bitcoin or high-growth sectors should contact us to discuss ventures that leverage Bitcoin as a treasury asset and offer differentiated services.