The venture firm pioneering Bitcoin as the hurdle rate
The Early Riders Mission
At Early Riders, we fundamentally believe that Bitcoin is better money. Our investment strategy integrates Bitcoin into every aspect of our operations to yield superior returns.
We raise capital, maintain our treasury, and return capital to our limited partners exclusively in Bitcoin. Additionally, all of our portfolio companies maintain Bitcoin reserves.
This comprehensive Bitcoin integration creates a high opportunity cost for capital deployment, given Bitcoin's historical price appreciation.
Every investment decision is weighed against the compelling alternative of holding Bitcoin long-term.
We see significant potential in early-stage companies with large total addressable markets, particularly those aligning with our Bitcoin-centric philosophy. These companies understand that every capital expenditure and expense should be evaluated against the prospect of acquiring and holding Bitcoin for the long term.
Early Riders is dedicated to differentiated market analysis, prudent capital allocation, and providing exceptional operational guidance in our mission to deliver exceptional Bitcoin-adjusted returns.
Our Portfolio
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Onramp
Bitcoin financial services built on Multi-Institution Custody
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Acropolis
Comprehensive Bitcoin treasury solutions with a foundational focus on custody, advisory, and ancillary services
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Onramp MENA
Bitcoin financial services built on Multi-Institution Custody based in the Middle East
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Flash
Bitcoin payments company leveraging Lightning and Nostr to enable simple transactions with minimal transaction fees and instant settlement
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Arch
Streamlined lending platform for Bitcoin and digital asset loans, suitable for individuals, HNWI, and institutions
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Argo
Best-in-class gold ownership, 24/7 trading, reporting, and financial services through B2B2C partnerships, and structured products
Our Team
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Michael Tanguma
Partner
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Brian Cubellis
Partner
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Liam Nelson
Partner
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Mason Carter
Principal
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Glenn Cameron
Advisor
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Rockstar Dev
Advisor
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Cam Doody
Advisor
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Gavin Fearey
Advisor
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Ralph Gebran
Advisor
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Bram Kanstein
Advisor
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Mitch Kochman
Advisor
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Tim Kotzman
Advisor
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Jackson Mikalic
Advisor
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Abubakar Nur Khalil
Advisor
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Cam Stromme
Advisor
