We believe that the adoption of cryptocurrencies and networks will accelerate during the next few years and redefine the ways we engage and transact on the internet. Access Ventures’ Blockchain Initiative aims to identify projects that can achieve or activate near term adoption of the technology and catalyze their development. One of our portfolio companies,…
Read MoreIf you were to ask David Taliaferro’s six-year-old son what his dad does, he would answer by saying his dad makes really good breakfast and goes to work everyday in a building that has really good mints. They’re just Life Savers, but to a six-year-old it’s the little things that make what his dad does…
Read MoreIn order to drive adoption and achieve meaningful scale, blockchain protocols and applications must either integrate with or circumvent the legacy infrastructure which facilitates today’s economic life. This challenge remains largely unsolved in one of the most important use cases of blockchain technology: making cryptocurrency spendable in brick-and-mortar settings Flexa is the first app for…
Read MoreAccess Ventures wants to celebrate the journey of the individuals behind our investments and partnerships. Founder Stories are a series of conversations with entrepreneurs, partners, and founders in our portfolio. We explore the motivation, inspiration, and innovation that drives the spirit of entrepreneurship in the workplace, as well as provide insight to balance our regular workdays.…
Read MoreAmericans spend a collective 2.5 billion hours in their cars every month, commuting to and from work, mostly by themselves. Why shouldn't they be able to play games while they drive? Drivetime asked themselves this question and built a game for the neglected millions who need interactive entertainment the most - drivers stuck in traffic.…
Read MoreAccess Ventures wants to celebrate the journey of the individuals behind our investments and partnerships. Founder Stories are a series of conversations with entrepreneurs, partners, and founders in our portfolio. We explore the motivation, inspiration, and innovation that drives the spirit of entrepreneurship in the workplace, as well as provide insight to balance our regular workdays. In this…
Read MoreAccess Ventures wants to celebrate the journey of the individuals behind our investments and partnerships. Founder Stories are a series of conversations with entrepreneurs, partners, and founders in our portfolio. We explore the motivation, inspiration, and innovation that drives the spirit of entrepreneurship in the workplace, as well as provide insight to balance our regular…
Read MoreMany investors these days are looking to align their investments with their ethical convictions. This is honorable and something fairly easily controlled by the investors themselves when considering direct debt and equity investments. But when it comes to investing in the public markets, ensuring mission fit can be extremely difficult. It is hard to find…
Read MoreAccess Ventures wants to celebrate the journey of the individuals behind our investments and partnerships. Founder Stories are a series of conversations with entrepreneurs, partners and founders in our portfolio. We will explore the motivation, inspiration, and innovation that drives the spirit of entrepreneurship in the workplace, as well as provide insight to balance our regular workdays. In this fifth installment…
Read MoreAccess Ventures wants to celebrate the journey of the individuals behind our investments and partnerships. Founder Stories are a series of conversations with entrepreneurs, partners and founders in our portfolio. We will explore the motivation, inspiration, and innovation that drives the spirit of entrepreneurship in the workplace, as well as provide insight to balance our regular workdays.…
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