S4E32 CV VC: The State of Crypto Valley and Web3 VCs w. Mathias Ruch

S4E32 CV VC: The State of Crypto Valley and Web3 VCs w. Mathias Ruch

From Blockchain Won't Save the World by Anthony Day

September 21, 2025 · 44 min · Season 4 · Episode 32

About this episode

Mathias Ruch discusses the evolution of CV VC and the changing landscape of Web3 investment as institutions enter the space.

The institutions are coming! And they're currently driving the next wave of investment and growth in Web3. But what are they looking for in 2025, and how has the go-to-market offering changed for VCs as the industry matures? Mathias and CV VC have been one of the leading institutions driving forward Web3 adoption, first in Crypto Valley and today across the globe. From partnerships in the UAE, reach into LatAm and AsPac. The model today, as with Web3, is truly global. But it's not just capital that the CV team bring to the table. The business model has evolved a LOT since 2018, as has the competition, as TradFi, Exchanges and even wealthy OGs look to muscle in on traditional VC turf. On this show, Mathias will take us through: - The origins of CV VC and CV Labs - What's changed over the years in terms of thesis and offerings - What has the 2025 'Institutional Wave' brought from his viewpoint - What more is needed from VCs to support wider Web3 growth - A look forward to CV Summit in Zurich, Sept 23-24th

People in this episode

Guest: Mathias Ruch

Topics covered

  • Web3
  • Crypto Valley
  • VC investment
  • institutional investment

Keywords

  • investment
  • growth
  • 2025
  • business model
  • global

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Web3, CV VC, CV Labs

Places: Crypto Valley, UAE, Zurich

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