Grant, co-founder of Ten31, shares the origin story of the investment platform and its focus on supporting Bitcoin companies. The team has a vast background in investing, and decided to launch Ten31 to support companies in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Ten31 provides capital and partnership opportunities and focuses on companies that are Bitcoin-first or incorporate Bitcoin into their business models. They invest across various sectors, including financial services, mining, and hardware. The funds offered by Ten31 invest in companies at different stages, from pre-seed to series A and beyond. Grant explains how investing in the Bitcoin ecosystem offers unique opportunities for collaboration and network effects. The episode covers how holding bitcoin on a company's balance sheet can mitigate the need for future fundraising and contribute to equity value growth. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤Get more personalized onboarding with our partner River for Bitcoin-only financial services:💰  https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoinFollow Grant https://primal.net/granthttps://ten31.vc/home00:00 The Origin of Ten31 and its Focus on Bitcoin Companies07:25 Diverse Investment Portfolio: Financial Services, Mining, and Hardware25:53 Active Funds and their Investor Classes40:30 The Opportunity Cost of Bitcoin's Price Appreciation51:54 Back the Best Founders Who Are Masters of Their Craft58:35 Finding Your Sweet Spot as a Startup01:02:55 Contributions to Open Sourcehttps://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://twitter.com/BuildwBitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.