Ian Scarffe
Venture Partner at Wefunder
Ian Scarffe
Venture Partner at Wefunder
London, England
Overview
Work Experience
Blockchain Funders Fund - Blockchain Advisor, Web3, Metaverse
2019 - Current
Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF) is a Singapore based early-stage Venture Capital Fund which invests in top-tier Blockchain startups globally. Their industry leading go-to-market focused Venture Program aids seasoned and first-time entrepreneurs across key business functions to fast-track growth. BFF has scaled many of the leading Blockchain startups and is always looking to connect with exceptional founders across the industry including Web3, metaverse, gamefi, DeFi and NFT.
The India Blockchain Alliance - Blockchain and Web3 Advisor
2024
The India Blockchain Alliance is an authoritative group of experts and enthusiasts who are evangelizing the Blockchain Research, Development, Use Cases, Products and Knowledge for the better world. India Blockchain Alliance is the industry body that represents Indian businesses and business professionals participating in the digital economy through blockchain technology. OUR Vision India Blockchain Alliance aspires to see an India that leads the world in the adoption of blockchain technology that has transformed the economy and society to achieve significantly greater competitiveness, efficiency, service quality, social engagement and employment. WHAT WE DO India Blockchain Alliance aims to encourage the responsible adoption of blockchain technology by industry and governments across India as a means to drive innovation in service delivery across all sectors of the economy.
GEMBlock - Advisor and Consultant
2022
GEMBlock a new asset class! With the help of blockchain technology, Deutsches Edelsteinhaus (DEH) Germany have created something that was not possible a few years ago: Digitally Melted™ colored gemstones in investment grade quality as a new asset class. Deutsches Edelsteinhaus (DEH), founded in 2018, is Germany's #1 seller of investment-grade gemstones and has established physical gemstones as an investment alternative for High Net Worth Individuals. Now they can offer a unique asset class with a century-old track record of preserving and growing wealth to a worldwide customer base. In the process, they will create (and dominate) the new asset class of colored gemstones as the inventor and first-mover. With strategic Partners like Fireblocks and Eiger OY, they have covered all of the technical and regulatory aspects, and would welcome further strategic partners and investors.
Chairman and Founder - Elvie Mary Foundation
2017
The Elvie Mary Foundation was established to support and nurture the most vulnerable in our community. From the elderly to the disadvantaged, children or animals. Elvie Mary’s Foundation's mission is to continue the kind and selfless deeds done throughout the life of Elvie Mary, the Mother of Ian Scarffe. With a fond memory of her bright personality, compassion, giving nature and relentless faith in the good in all humanity the foundation continues her charitable acts of kindness. https://www.elviemaryfoundation.org/index.html
Quantum Economics - Blockchain, Web3, and FinTech Advisor
2021
Quantum Economics provides custom market analysis, strategic advisory services and money management. Quantum Economics is often mentioned in top tier financial media and our social following is quite strong as well. Quantum Economics has a keen eye for market building, token economics, and emerging monetary systems, making us a great candidate to assist with all sorts of fintech and crypto-centric models.
Metacorn VC - Board Member and Advisor
2022
We are Metaverse-oriented venture capital firm operating in Amsterdam and Istanbul. We primarily provide early-stage funding for dreamers who are building new worlds today. We believe new Unicorns in Metaverse, we call them “Metacorn”, will shape the future by reinventing life, work and entertainment off the ground. We invest in Metaverse startups that are changing the way we socialize, work, and more…
IBC Group - Investor, Blockchain, Web3 Advisor
2018
IBC Group is a full-service blockchain consulting agency. Providing fundraising, development, marketing, legal, strategy, and advisory solutions, IBC helps promising start-ups and established companies fundraise, design, build and deploy blockchain projects, and works with larger organizations to incorporate the technology into their company. Recognizing blockchain as a transformative technology for the efficient management of information and value and the integration of IoT in the move to web 3.0, Mario gathered a global team of industry leaders in blockchain programming, Web3/STO consulting, and business management as it specifically relates to decentralized projects. In less than a year, IBC has risen to become the recognized blockchain industry authority.
Wefunder - Venture Partner
2023
Wefunder - Helping founders raise up to €5M from their community. We are very excited to welcome European start-ups, scale-ups, and investors onto the platform! Wefunder syndicates with top investors. Over $5billion of VC funding has been invested in companies first funded on Wefunder, including Zenefits, Checkr, Meow, Wolf, Gingko Bioworks, Freight Farms, Everipedia, and Goldbelly.
Infodriver Capital - Blockchain Advisor - Web3 Consultant
2021
Infodriver Capital is a Blockchain Asset management fund and a Blockchain consulting company. The one who drives information drives the world. - We support consulting and networking with international blockchain companies and associations. - We offer alternative investments in top cryptocurrencies with a 48% year profit. - We connect you with global influencers in the IT and blockchain industry.
BitcoinRacing - Senior Advisor
2023
Bitcoin Racing's aim is to promote Bitcoin education through motorsports. By partnering with a celebrity driver with almost 1 million followers and competing in a championship with millions of fans, we can reach an untapped audience with the message of Bitcoin. https://bitcoinracing.co/about/