In a move signaling deep institutional conviction in the future of onchain economies, global asset management giant VanEck has announced the launch of its new digital assets fund — PurposeBuilt — aimed squarely at founders building real-world applications on Avalanche.
Expected to launch in June 2025, the VanEck PurposeBuilt Fund will focus on scalable blockchain-based businesses that emphasize long-term token utility and value, rather than speculative hype.
The fund will be managed by the team behind VanEck’s Digital Assets Alpha Fund (DAAF) — a top-performing liquid token fund with over $100 million AUM — bringing their proven fundamentals-first strategy to Avalanche’s fast-growing ecosystem.
“The next wave of value in crypto will come from real businesses, not more infrastructure,” said Pranav Kanade, Portfolio Manager at VanEck. “Avalanche has become a magnet for thoughtful builders, and with the VanEck PurposeBuilt Fund, we’re bringing capital and conviction to the founders creating lasting value, not chasing momentum.”
VanEck, with over $116 billion in assets under management, has long been recognized for identifying frontier opportunities. With PurposeBuilt, the firm is turning its attention to entrepreneurs building token-powered businesses in industries like gaming, AI, DeFi, payments, and financial services, all on Avalanche.
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