Kenzi Wang

Co-founder at Symbolic Capital

📍 San Francisco, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 8 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Feb 2019𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
8
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9y
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Portfolio

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Advisor and Investor
Feb 2019
Injective Labs is a core contributor to Injective, the blockchain built for finance. Injective is an open, interoperable network that uniquely provides solutions for DeFi developers. Cosmos IBC and Ethereum compatible, Injective is a hub for dApps shaping the future of finance. Applications built on top of Injective enjoy zero gas fees, secure transactions, and fast transmissions for dynamic scalability. To build with Injective: https://injective.com/developers. To join the Injective Labs team: https://jobs.lever.co/injectivelabs.
Advisor and Investor
Jan 2018
Multiverses ecosystem enables more people to build A.I. powered economies and apps, regardless of location, class, or banked status.
Advisor and Investor
2018
Mode Ranks #1 in Software & #2 overall on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List of North Americas fastest-growing companies with a 32,481% revenue growth from 2019-2022. We believe that every human on the planet deserves an equal opportunity to become financially self-sustaining. Therefore, we have developed earn-as-you-go software which enables supplemental income, democratizes access to capital, and increases the realization of financial potential for budget-conscious, financially-challenged, and underserved consumers globally. The word “Mode” represents the 16 modes by which people can get paid to help reach their financial potential – Surf, Music, News, Charge, Locked, Task, Fitness, Crypto, Share, Cash, Data, Finance, Save, Weather, Watch, and Game. Our Values: Action-Driven Curious Caring Thorough Our Norms: Allow OKRs to Guide Us. Assume Positive Intent Agree to Disagree & Commit Set New Precedents Accomplish More with Less Hold Yourself & Others to High Standards Speak Up Be Resourceful Follow the 80/20 Rule
Advisor and Investor
2018
In 2020, Open Garden is launching Open, a new mobile operator to make Internet access more affordable to everyone. Disruptive technology, disruptive economics. We are also known as the creator of FireChat, the first off-the-grid messaging app. Winner of a 2015 SXSW Innovation award, FireChat uses peer-to-peer mesh networking technology to connect people and mobile devices even when no Internet connection or mobile data service is available. FireChat has been among the top 10 social networking applications in 124 countries. From Taiwan to Hong Kong, Delhi, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur, leaders, disaster relief organizations, and media companies used this messaging app to communicate and reach people on their phone when no other app could work. Open Garden has been featured on CNN, CNBC, the BBC, the Financial Times, the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, and almost any major news outlet or TV network around the world.
Advisor and Investor
2018
Mode Ranks #1 in Software & #2 overall on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List of North Americas fastest-growing companies with a 32,481% revenue growth from 2019-2022. We believe that every human on the planet deserves an equal opportunity to become financially self-sustaining. Therefore, we have developed earn-as-you-go software which enables supplemental income, democratizes access to capital, and increases the realization of financial potential for budget-conscious, financially-challenged, and underserved consumers globally. The word “Mode” represents the 16 modes by which people can get paid to help reach their financial potential – Surf, Music, News, Charge, Locked, Task, Fitness, Crypto, Share, Cash, Data, Finance, Save, Weather, Watch, and Game. Our Values: Action-Driven Curious Caring Thorough Our Norms: Allow OKRs to Guide Us. Assume Positive Intent Agree to Disagree & Commit Set New Precedents Accomplish More with Less Hold Yourself & Others to High Standards Speak Up Be Resourceful Follow the 80/20 Rule
Advisor and Investor
Nov 2017
TuumIO is revolutionizing the digital landscape by providing a secure, decentralized platform that empowers users to take control of their data and privacy. Born from the innovative spirit of Solve.Care, a pioneer in blockchain and decentralized applications in healthcare, TuumIO leverages years of expertise in developing complex decentralized networks for some of the world’s leading organizations. At TuumIO, we believe in a future where individuals have complete ownership over their digital identities and assets. Our platform eliminates the need for centralized intermediaries, allowing users to manage their data with full autonomy and security. We are committed to bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3 by combining the user-friendliness of traditional online environments with the transformative potential of decentralized technologies. Our vision is to create a world where privacy is uncompromised, and decentralization is the norm. To achieve this, we have built a versatile infrastructure that supports a wide range of applications across various industries, including healthcare, finance, gaming, and education. Our ecosystem includes the TuumIO Wallet, TuumIO Protocol, and TuumIO Nodes, all designed to facilitate a seamless transition to a decentralized internet. With partnerships that include industry giants like Boehringer Ingelheim, Arizona Care Network, Uber Health, and Lyft, TuumIO has a proven track record of integrating cutting-edge technologies to redefine how digital interactions occur. Our commitment to innovation and user empowerment drives us to continuously develop solutions that prioritize data sovereignty and privacy. We are more than just a technology company; we are a movement towards a more open, secure, and decentralized digital world. Join us on our journey to reclaim the internet, where your data is yours, and your privacy is protected.
Advisor and Investor
2017
Props is built to empower the people who help digital communities thrive. Props provides open source infrastructure for a network of apps capable of transparently and fairly rewarding users with a shared token. The Props platform abstracts blockchain’s technological and regulatory complexity for apps, enabling them to easily plug Props Tokens into any app, in order to grant their users unique benefits and a financial stake in the very networks they help grow.
Advisor and Investor
2017
Props is built to empower the people who help digital communities thrive. Props provides open source infrastructure for a network of apps capable of transparently and fairly rewarding users with a shared token. The Props platform abstracts blockchain’s technological and regulatory complexity for apps, enabling them to easily plug Props Tokens into any app, in order to grant their users unique benefits and a financial stake in the very networks they help grow.
Experience · 17 entries
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Investments (8)
Founder (7)
2022
Co-Founder
May 2022
Symbolic Capital is a people-driven investment firm supporting the best web3 founders globally.
2020
Venture Partner - previously Partner
2020
We are a leading Web3-native investment manager with focus on fostering dynamic blockchain ecosystems & dedicated to help founders achieve their full potential.
2019
Advisor and Investor
Feb 2019
Injective Labs is a core contributor to Injective, the blockchain built for finance. Injective is an open, interoperable network that uniquely provides solutions for DeFi developers. Cosmos IBC and Ethereum compatible, Injective is a hub for dApps shaping the future of finance. Applications built on top of Injective enjoy zero gas fees, secure transactions, and fast transmissions for dynamic scalability. To build with Injective: https://injective.com/developers. To join the Injective Labs team: https://jobs.lever.co/injectivelabs.
2018
Advisor and Investor
Jan 2018
Multiverses ecosystem enables more people to build A.I. powered economies and apps, regardless of location, class, or banked status.
Advisor and Investor
2018
Mode Ranks #1 in Software & #2 overall on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List of North Americas fastest-growing companies with a 32,481% revenue growth from 2019-2022. We believe that every human on the planet deserves an equal opportunity to become financially self-sustaining. Therefore, we have developed earn-as-you-go software which enables supplemental income, democratizes access to capital, and increases the realization of financial potential for budget-conscious, financially-challenged, and underserved consumers globally. The word “Mode” represents the 16 modes by which people can get paid to help reach their financial potential – Surf, Music, News, Charge, Locked, Task, Fitness, Crypto, Share, Cash, Data, Finance, Save, Weather, Watch, and Game. Our Values: Action-Driven Curious Caring Thorough Our Norms: Allow OKRs to Guide Us. Assume Positive Intent Agree to Disagree & Commit Set New Precedents Accomplish More with Less Hold Yourself & Others to High Standards Speak Up Be Resourceful Follow the 80/20 Rule
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