James McDowall – Startup Investor Profile

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James McDowall is the Managing Partner at Arcanum Capital, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting teams establishing decentralized networks and applications for the global blockchain ecosystem. He has experience in technology investments, business development, alternative asset management, and advisory roles. Alongside other partners at Arcanum Capital, James McDowall is involved in blockchain, AI, fintech, and digital asset investments, collaborating with entrepreneurs innovating with blockchain and emerging technologies. The firm specializes in blockchain investments with a focus on decentralized applications. Previous investments include companies like Polygon, DMG Blockchain Solutions, Audit One, and Razor Network.
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Country: New Zealand
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Investment Regions: EU
Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed

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Status: active

AI Reasoning: Searches found Arcanum Capital and James McDowall with press releases and fund activity in February 2024 (Arcanum announced Fund II and other media mentions through 2024). The most recent identified investment-related activity tied to Arcanum/James McDowall is February 7, 2024, involving fund announcements and investments in blockchain projects (e.g., mentions of Polygon as a past investment). From that date to the reference date is between 12 and 6 months, placing the investor in the specified middle category.

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Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.

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