Wintermute CEO Reports 23 Investments in 2025, Mainly Pre-Seed and Seed

Evgeny Gaevoy reports that Wintermute Ventures funded 4% of reviewed projects in 2025, using equity/SAFE and token warrants as common deal structures.

Summary

Wintermute Ventures completed 23 investments in 2025, primarily leading Pre-Seed and Seed funding rounds. According to CEO Evgeny Gaevoy, the firm reviewed around 600 companies, with 20% advancing to due diligence and just 4% securing funding. Investments were commonly structured using equity or SAFE agreements along with token warrants.

Terms & Concepts
  • Pre-Seed round: An initial funding stage before Seed, used to develop a concept and team.
  • Seed round: An early financing round to build a product and find market fit.
  • Token warrant: A contract granting the right to purchase tokens at a set price in the future.