EscapeVelocity

Escape Velocity (EV3) operates as a thesis-driven venture firm, strategically investing in early-stage companies pioneering crypto-powered network technologies. The firm deploys capital in checks ranging from $500,000 to $3 million, targeting startups that aim to disrupt significant sectors including wireless communication, distributed computing, energy infrastructure, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and advertising through decentralized, blockchain-based solutions. EV3 actively supports its portfolio through research, a fellowship program, and analytics for decentralized physical infrastructure networks.

The firm was co-founded by Mahesh Ramakrishnan and Salvador Gala, both serving as General Partners. Their founding insight centered on the conviction that crypto-powered networks are fundamentally transforming and consuming the world’s largest industries. This belief underpins their investment strategy, enabling them to identify and back founders at the nascent stages of developing these innovative technologies, driven by a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape.

EV3 primarily partners with exceptional founders at the earliest stages of company formation, providing essential capital and strategic guidance to build robust, scalable businesses. The firm’s long-term vision is to accelerate the adoption and integration of decentralized network solutions across global industries, ultimately fostering a future where these technologies redefine foundational economic and social structures. Their forward-looking approach positions them as a key player in the crypto venture ecosystem.