Rocket Fuel for Networks
EV3 Helps Networks Reach Escape Velocity
Investing
We invest up to $1m in decentralized infrastructure networks at the earliest stages.
Platform
Our research & analytics tracks + projects and + of market cap across DePIN.
Network
Apply to open + roles at + growing companies across the DePIN ecosystem.
Relentlessly Optimistic, Paranoid Skeptics...
...Bridging Crypto-Native Conviction with Founder-First Mindset.
EV3 backs exceptional entrepreneurs building decentralized infrastructure networks. We invest as early as possible and partner for the very long-term.
About Us
We are two institutionally-trained investors with a core shared belief that decentralized infrastructure networks will unlock the next $100T of global GDP.
Meet EV3Our Thesis
Next-gen open infrastructure networks - in telecom, logistics, energy, cloud & machine intelligence - will spawn new digital commodities worth trillions.
Escape Velocity is backed by leading investors.
Explore Onchain Analytics.
Track 100+ DePIN projects across wireless, sensors, energy, compute & AI.
DePIN Ninja
DePIN Research
Our Team
EV3 is a thesis-driven investment firm that backs founders across the globe.
Mahesh Ramakrishnan
From Chennai and raised in New York, Mahesh studied Economics & Religion at Harvard University and started his career at Goldman Sachs. Before EV3, Mahesh was an investor in Apollo Global Management’s Private Equity business focusing on LBOs and new business creations in telecom and financial services.
Salvador Gala
From Venezuela and raised in Pennsylvania, Sal studied Mathematics & Economics at the University of Pittsburgh and started his career at Goldman Sachs. Before EV3, Sal was an investor at Ribbit Capital focusing on early- and growth-stage crypto and fintech investments globally.
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