- Ego Death Capital closes $100M fund for Bitcoin ventures.
- Focus on infrastructure, not speculation.
- Exclusive emphasis on Bitcoin, excluding altcoins.

Ego Death Capital, a venture capital firm, announced closing a $100 million fund targeted at Bitcoin-focused startups. Led by Nico Lechuga and Lyn Alden, the firm is investing in Series A-stage companies within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The announcement highlights the firm’s commitment to Bitcoin-based infrastructure over altcoin speculation, spurring market interest and a mild 0.4% rise in Bitcoin’s value.
Ego Death Capital, under the leadership of Nico Lechuga and Lyn Alden, has secured a Bitcoin-focused fund for investing in Series A Bitcoin startups. The fund focuses on infrastructure projects, aligning with their philosophy to treat Bitcoin as a platform rather than a speculative asset.
Founded by key industry players, Ego Death Capital is known for investing in projects that emphasize Bitcoin’s inherent infrastructure qualities. Nico Lechuga, a founding partner, emphasizes investments in “true companies.” Lyn Alden, another partner, states their goal is to build on Bitcoin infrastructure.
“We’re investing in businesses that treat Bitcoin not as a trade, but as infrastructure – something to build on, not bet on.” — Lyn Alden, General Partner, Ego Death Capital
Investors in this fund include Bitcoin-aligned family offices, reflecting increased interest in infrastructure investments within the broader Bitcoin-only venture market. The fund explicitly excludes speculation on altcoins and neither targets mining operations nor hardware production.
This investment reflects broader pro-Bitcoin market trends, as noted by retail sentiment shifts. The Bitcoin market saw a slight value increase, spurred by positive sentiment around exclusive Bitcoin infrastructure funding.
Potential outcomes from this fund may include a bolstered Lightning Network adoption and a robust Bitcoin-focused venture ecosystem. Historical examples, like the Stillmark Fund, have shown increased Bitcoin infrastructure investment catalyzing network growth.
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