Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin Startups

In this episode, we sit down with Oliver, founder of Jippi - a mobile AR game dubbed the “Pokémon Go for Bitcoin.” Designed to engage Gen Z through geolocation gameplay and Bitcoin rewards, Jippi blends education, entertainment, and a powerful Bitcoin onramp strategy. Oliver shares the journey from Swan layoffs to building Jippi, explains their growth strategy, discusses wallet integration via Jol...

In this Deep Dive, Jesse from Amboss discusses their expanding suite of Lightning Network tools—from Rails enabling non-custodial Bitcoin yield to Magma’s peer-to-peer channel marketplace and liquidity subscriptions for automated payment reliability. He explains how Amboss empowers businesses and individuals to earn yield, manage liquidity, and prepare for innovations like stablecoins on Lightning...

In this Lightning Ventures Quick Pitch, Felipe, founder of Sati, shares how his company is breaking barriers to #bitcoin and #stablecoin adoption in emerging markets. By leveraging WhatsApp’s 3 billion-strong user base, Sati enables instant, non-custodial crypto payments on even the most basic smartphones. Felipe discusses the unique technical challenges of building on WhatsApp, the company’s rapi...

In this Lightning Ventures Founder Interview, Felipe, CEO of Sati, dives deep into how his company is enabling #bitcoin and #stablecoin access for billions via WhatsApp. Broadcasting from Tulum, Felipe discusses Sati’s mission to onboard users in emerging markets where traditional banking is broken and smartphone storage is scarce. He unpacks their non-custodial architecture, unique WhatsApp bot i...

Listen in as we catch up with John, the founder and CEO of Zaprite—a powerful, non-custodial Bitcoin payment platform that began as a personal tool and evolved into a full-fledged business solution. John shares the origin story of Zaprite, its evolution from an invoicing platform to a multi-feature merchant toolkit, and its transition from solo founder days at Pleb Lab to a venture-backed team wit...

In this in-depth conversation with Zach Herbert, Co-Founder and CEO of Foundation Devices, we explore the company's ambitious leap beyond Bitcoin hardware wallets with the launch of Passport Prime—a first-of-its-kind open-source personal security platform. Zach breaks down their new secure OS (KOS), the bold Bluetooth architecture (Quantum Link), a thriving developer ecosystem, and how Foundation...

In this deep-dive interview with Ben Arc, we explore the evolution of LNBits, the modular Bitcoin and Lightning toolkit that's empowering developers, merchants, and businesses worldwide. Ben breaks down the open-source ethos, the inspiration behind LNBits' WordPress-style extension marketplace, and the roadmap toward building a billion-dollar Bitcoin company. We discuss revenue strategies, includi...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jeremy and Jonathan, the visionary founders of Cloaked Wireless and Cloak Network. With backgrounds in pioneering projects like the Freedom Network (precursor to Tor) and Blockstream, they're now revolutionizing wireless security and privacy. If you want to view our Quick Pitch Video of Cloaked Wireless, check it out here https://youtu.be/X9MzWB92v9Y T...

Join us for a deep dive with Matteo Pellegrini, the founder of OrangePill App—an innovative, Bitcoin-only social network built around local connections. In this conversation, Matteo shares how OrangePill App exploded in 2024 with soaring revenue and user growth, why he believes paywalls filter out noise, and how being laser-focused on Bitcoiners has created a global community. We also get a sneak...

Join us as we dive deep into the #Bitcoin, #lightningnetwork, #nostr, and #ai ecosystems with Max Webster, the founder of Hivemind Ventures and a visionary VC with a knack for being early on groundbreaking technologies. Max shares his journey from traditional venture capital to Bitcoin-focused investments in this insightful and energetic interview. We discuss the future of Bitcoin infrastructure,...

Alyse Killeen has been actively investing in Bitcoin startups since 2013, making her a true veteran in this nascent industry. In this discussion, she discusses Stillmark's on thesis-driven investing and how evaluating new paradigms is central to their process. Alyse also discusses gauging a bear market's impact on seed-stage startups versus later rounds. For founders looking to understand...

Catching up with Slice CEO and Co-founder Darina Oumanski. Chatting about Wolf's NYC's #Bitcoin and #lightningnetwork accelerator. They've had phenomenal growth over the past year since we first invested. Check out that video here: Slice has since surpassed 520,000 downloads and delivers over 30 million monthly impressions. Darina discusses Slice's experience in the Wolf Pack accel...

Our second episode of hanging with #Bitcoin VCs! Ego Death's Nico Lechuga visits the Lightning Ventures channel to dive deep into the Venture Capital world and how his firm Ego Death, participates in the world of Bitcoin Venture Capital. What is he excited about? Bullish on #lightningnetwork, #bitcoinprice, #bitcoinadoption, and more. What co-investments do we both share? What's he looking...

GetBit is onboarding 1.4B Indias to #Bitcoin. With an Android live in India, they have an impressive volume for only a few months. Their other focus is on remittances from USD to INR. They're revolutionizing the way we think about cross-border payments. By harnessing the power of #Bitcoin, this innovative startup is making it easy and accessible for everyday people to send and receive money to...

In this video, we sit down with Chris Hunter of Satoshi to discuss this revolutionary new Bitcoin app. Hunter explains how Satoshi aims to be the “everything Bitcoin app” by providing a comprehensive suite of features including buying, selling, spending, earning, and learning about Bitcoin all in one place. We learn about Satoshi's core proposition of convenience, superior user experience desi...

Mike Jarmuz interviews Philipp from PnkFrg Studios on their latest project, unlocking the future of playability with Bitcoin-powered Gaming. PnkFrg Studios is revolutionizing the intersection of mobile gaming and social media with Project Alpha, a game that combines the best of both worlds with the power of Bitcoin. In Project Alpha, users can create short videos and earn Bitcoin for their creativ...

Our first episode of hanging with #Bitcoin VCs! Alexander Mann visits the Lightning Ventures channel to dive deep into the Venture Capital world and how his company Timechain is participating in the Bitcoin venture capital space. What is he excited about? Current portfolio companies, what he looks for in founders, and more. We're still super early in the Bitcoin #venturecapital world, and he&#...

Max Hillebrand, Co-founder of zkSNACKs and Wasabi Wallet, visits Lightning Ventures in an interview hosted by Mike Jarmuz. Since 2019 they have been the leading experts in this space. Wasabi Wallet is a privacy-focused non-custodial Bitcoin wallet built by #zkSNACKs. The Wasabi Wallet and team are some of the most respected #bitcoin developers and privacy experts. The number of active contributors...

Theya is building the UBS for #Bitcoin and is aiming to simplify Bitcoin self-custody. Join us as we chat with Smeet Bhatt, co-founder of Theya ( https://theya.us/ ), a startup simplifying Bitcoin self-custody through easy-to-use multisig wallets. Smeet shares how his background in trading and tech startups led him to Bitcoin and inspired him to start Theya. Ushering in the next wave of #selfcusto...

Lightning's a Breez when you use the Breez SDK. Learn how Breez is leading the charge for #lightningnetwork adoption through their innovative Breez SDK. In this interview, Breez co-founder and CEO Roy Sheinfeld discusses how they built one of the first mainstream #bitcoin wallets. From the 2018 era, and shares his realization that integrating Lightning into existing apps is the key to mass ado...

Samson Mow is the CEO of Jan3, a company focused on accelerating hyperbitcoinization. He is also the CEO and Founder of Pixelmatic. He was previously CSO at Blockstream. Most importantly, he is the rhythm guitar player for Satoshi Rockamoto 🎸🤘🏼😂 Samson is a #bitcoin all-star and titan of the industry. It was great having him on to hang and get something in our archives. Jan3 is currently in &q...

#Bitcoin is Art! What the heck is a rare #pepe? Are you a YOLO #nft person? Talking about Scarce. City, the auction house where artists sell both physical and digital art. Did you see them at #bitcoin2023 or the previous three years of their massive art collections in Miami? Maybe you saw their incredible display in Lugano or in Vegas for PlanB/Unconfiscatable? The in-person art displays are super...

FUJI Money: Empowering Lending and Stability with #Bitcoin | Unlocking the Potential of #DecentralizedFinance, Lending, and Exchanges . Welcome to FUJI Money, revolutionizing lending and stability with Bitcoin-backed solutions. Unlock the immense potential of decentralized finance, Bitcoin-backed stability, and noncustodial lending with FUJI Money. Bitcoin smart contracts? Say whaaaa? In this vide...

We're back with another exciting update from VIDA Global ( www.vida.live )! Join us as we sit down again with Founder and CEO Lyle Pratt to discuss VIDA's latest achievements and plans. We're talking about a whopping $3 million in funding, powerful partnerships, and innovative new products that are set to revolutionize the global telecommunications market. VIDA continues to stand out a...

Attention all Bitcoiners! Are you looking for a way to connect with other Bitcoiners worldwide ? Introducing The Orange Pill App 🍊💊, the premier #Bitcoin social club mobile app for connecting. Get ready to expand your Bitcoiner network and be part of an international movement today! Talking Orange Pill App🍊💊 with Founder/CEO Matteo Pellegrini . Orange Pill App🍊💊 is a membership-only, low-noi...