Introducing Vanneck Capital
Who we are, how we invest and what comes with every check.
How the Accelerator Fund works
The cohort, the score and the bar for an offer, stated publicly.
Our standard terms, stated plainly
The terms we use in Vanneck deals, so founders can read a term sheet without surprises.
What to prepare before a first call
Five items we ask for, and three internal questions that stall most raises.
Everything else comes with the check
What we do before we invest, and what a Vanneck check includes afterwards.
Why we backed Skalor
Vanneck invested $1.5M in Skalor in August 2026. The thesis, in plain terms.
What institutional tokenization means for early-stage founders
Custody, tokenized funds and stablecoin settlement are arriving together. Here is what founders should prepare.
How to read a token unlock schedule
Three unlocks this week, and what founders should have published before investors ask.
SAFE, SAFT, token warrant, hybrid: what is what
Four instruments used in Web3 deals, explained in plain terms, and what to ask before you sign.
How to check an investor before you take their money
Four checks any founder can run in an afternoon, before signing anything.
Liquidation preference and anti-dilution, in plain terms
Two clauses that decide who gets what when things go well or badly, with numbers.
Build your data room before you need it
A data room checklist for founders, and why the best time to build one is before an investor asks.
How to read a token unlock schedule: a worked example
Cliff, linear unlock, circulating supply and FDV: a worked example with a made-up token.