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What Our Founders Say
“Lightning Venture's vision of a future where Bitcoin and Lightning are central to global monetary systems and finance aligns with our own.”
– Matt Hill, CEO & Co-founder Start9 Labs
“Breez is out to mainstream Lightning, and we couldn't do it without the support of Lightning Ventures and the one and only Muzz.”
– Roy Sheinfeld, CEO & Co-founder Breez
“No investor hustles harder for their portfolio companies than Mike! We're blessed to have him as a partner.”
– Tom Chojnacki, CEO & Co-founder Satsback
“I love working with Mike and Lightning Ventures. Their sharp intuition and extensive expertise foster an environment of creativity, innovation, and enjoyment.”
– Léon De Bruin, Co-founder Satsback
“Mike is the type of investor every entrepreneur needs on their team. He will give you the inside VC baseball, be straight with you, and absolutely step up for you every chance he gets.”
– Chris Tramount, CEO & Co-founder Scarce.city
“I couldn't have asked for better investors than Lightning Ventures. Some of the coolest humans in the world. 🤙”
– Aryan Jabbari, CTO & Co-founder Scarce.city
“Mike Jarmuz and Lightning Ventures are the future of Bitcoin Venture Capital firms.”
– Akin Fernandez, Co-founder Azteco
“The value of having Lightning Ventures on your cap table goes above and beyond just the money. Being a part of the Lightning Ventures family brings resources and relationships that money can't buy.”
– Lyle Pratt, CEO & Co-founder Vida
“Mike is among the most well-connected investors in the Bitcoin space. Collaborating with him has been a remarkable experience, as he and LV bring the same passion typically found in fellow founders.”
– Noah Hayes, CPO & Co-founder Vida
“Lightning Ventures is one of the most founder-first, founder-friendly firms I've ever encountered. As a founder, they are in your corner without question.”
– Zach Pardey, CEO & Founder Bold
“Working with Mike and Lightning Ventures has been a game-changer for Slice. Their commitment to our success, proactive approach, and genuine passion for our vision have impacted our business.”
– Darina Oumanski, CEO & Co-founder Slice
“Lightning Ventures, led by Mike Jarmuz, is what every founder actually wants in a venture investor - intelligence, personality, and care. They actively seek to connect ideas and their relationships to support our vision and business. We look forward to working on some big ideas together.”
– Kyle Fry, CEO & Co-founder Digtl
“Lightning Venture's vision of a future where Bitcoin and Lightning are central to global monetary systems and finance aligns with our own.”
– Matt Hill, CEO & Co-founder Start9 Labs
“Breez is out to mainstream Lightning, and we couldn't do it without the support of Lightning Ventures and the one and only Muzz.”
– Roy Sheinfeld, CEO & Co-founder Breez
“No investor hustles harder for their portfolio companies than Mike! We're blessed to have him as a partner.”
– Tom Chojnacki, CEO & Co-founder Satsback
“I love working with Mike and Lightning Ventures. Their sharp intuition and extensive expertise foster an environment of creativity, innovation, and enjoyment.”
– Léon De Bruin, Co-founder Satsback
“Mike is the type of investor every entrepreneur needs on their team. He will give you the inside VC baseball, be straight with you, and absolutely step up for you every chance he gets.”
– Chris Tramount, CEO & Co-founder Scarce.city
“I couldn't have asked for better investors than Lightning Ventures. Some of the coolest humans in the world. 🤙”
– Aryan Jabbari, CTO & Co-founder Scarce.city
“Mike Jarmuz and Lightning Ventures are the future of Bitcoin Venture Capital firms.”
– Akin Fernandez, Co-founder Azteco
“The value of having Lightning Ventures on your cap table goes above and beyond just the money. Being a part of the Lightning Ventures family brings resources and relationships that money can't buy.”
– Lyle Pratt, CEO & Co-founder Vida
“Mike is among the most well-connected investors in the Bitcoin space. Collaborating with him has been a remarkable experience, as he and LV bring the same passion typically found in fellow founders.”
– Noah Hayes, CPO & Co-founder Vida
“Lightning Ventures is one of the most founder-first, founder-friendly firms I've ever encountered. As a founder, they are in your corner without question.”
– Zach Pardey, CEO & Founder Bold
“Working with Mike and Lightning Ventures has been a game-changer for Slice. Their commitment to our success, proactive approach, and genuine passion for our vision have impacted our business.”
– Darina Oumanski, CEO & Co-founder Slice
“Lightning Ventures, led by Mike Jarmuz, is what every founder actually wants in a venture investor - intelligence, personality, and care. They actively seek to connect ideas and their relationships to support our vision and business. We look forward to working on some big ideas together.”
– Kyle Fry, CEO & Co-founder Digtl
What Our Investors Say
“I had the pleasure of meeting Mike and his team and have found some incredible dealflow into brands I use and love. I otherwise would have no access to these deals if it were not for Lightning Ventures.”
– Bobby Shell, Angel Investor & VP Marketing at Voltage
“As a well-connected early bitcoiner doing angel investing, I didn't feel the need to participate in Lightning Ventures. However, after watching Mike allocate capital over the years, I've been extremely impressed at his incredible strides in the early-stage bitcoin-only entrepreneur space.”
– Brad Mills, Bitcoiner & Angel Investor
“I have really enjoyed working with Mike on Angellist syndicates! First, he finds and sees companies early on, and then he is very helpful and hands-on with founders. Look forward to many deals together in the future!”
– Matthew Dellavedova “Delly”, NBA Player, Syndicate Lead, Investor
“I had the pleasure of meeting Mike and his team and have found some incredible dealflow into brands I use and love. I otherwise would have no access to these deals if it were not for Lightning Ventures.”
– Bobby Shell, Angel Investor & VP Marketing at Voltage
“As a well-connected early bitcoiner doing angel investing, I didn't feel the need to participate in Lightning Ventures. However, after watching Mike allocate capital over the years, I've been extremely impressed at his incredible strides in the early-stage bitcoin-only entrepreneur space.”
– Brad Mills, Bitcoiner & Angel Investor
“I have really enjoyed working with Mike on Angellist syndicates! First, he finds and sees companies early on, and then he is very helpful and hands-on with founders. Look forward to many deals together in the future!”
– Matthew Dellavedova “Delly”, NBA Player, Syndicate Lead, Investor
Events
Yo… Let’s hang IRL! That’s right. We be out here. This list of stellar Bitcoin-only conferences is “Lightning Ventures approved” and will surely be a grand ole time.
To schedule some face time with us, reach out in advance and let us know. Be there or be square.
Satoshi Rockamoto
Satoshi Rocks, and so do our Lightning Ventures parties. Hop on the mic or sit in with some Bitcoin All-Stars.
A revolving band of Satoshi shredders that kick out the jams. Bitcoiners like Knut Svanholm, Giacomo Zucco, Samson Mow, Mir Liponi, Gabe Higgins, Bitcoin Mechanic, Doug Scribner, Internet Sophie, and more.
Join our network and find out when the next one is happening!
