--- title: Portfolio Companies | David Nage (2) description: David Nage is a Portfolio Manager at Arca. David directs sourcing, due diligence, and supervision of new allocations for the Arca Endeavor Fund. He has been with the firm since its inception and serves on the Arca Investment Committee. David has a long history of venture investing in the digital asset ecosystem. He has over 15 years of asset management experience and leading private investment firms, including Ponvalley, and Apeiron Ventures, where he was focused on early-stage venture investments. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Wisconsin. 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David directs sourcing, due diligence, and supervision of new allocations for the Arca Endeavor Fund. He has been with the firm since its inception and serves on the Arca Investment Committee. David has a long history of venture investing in the digital asset ecosystem. He has over 15 years of asset management experience and leading private investment firms, including Ponvalley, and Apeiron Ventures, where he was focused on early-stage venture investments. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Wisconsin. Recent Posts by David Nage: ## [Evaluate Markets](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/evaluate-markets) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on May 25, 2022 12:49:54 PM [![Evaluate Markets](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/Evaluate-Market-Logo.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/evaluate-markets) Description: Evaluate Market is an NFT social trading platform with robust analytics and portfolio management tools for aspiring collectors. Differentiator: Evaluate Market provides a one-stop-shop multi-chain collectors hub where users … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/evaluate-markets) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) ## [YellowHeart](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/yellowheart) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on May 25, 2022 12:34:22 PM [![YellowHeart](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/Yellowheart-Logo.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/yellowheart) Description: YellowHeart is the NFT marketplace for music, ticketing, and community tokens, which accepts crypto and credit card payments. Differentiator: Ticket issuers want transparency, traceability, and the ability to monetize … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/yellowheart) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) ## [About MetaCraft](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/metacraft) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on Apr 26, 2022 10:42:41 AM [![About MetaCraft](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/ProofofLearn-Logo.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/metacraft) Description: Proof of Learn, Inc is a learn-to-earn protocol in the metaverse launching numerous projects aimed at being the leading educational platform on the metaverse. It’s first project is Metacrafters … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/metacraft) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) ## [Genie](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/genie) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on Apr 19, 2022 9:26:24 AM [![Genie](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/Genie-Logo.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/genie) Description: Genie creates personalized crypto portfolios that run on autopilot. Genie’s cutting-edge AI optimizes and manages portfolios based on end-user investment preferences, risk tolerance, and market conditions. Their mission is … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/genie) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) ## [HaloFi](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/halofi) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on Apr 11, 2022 9:29:30 AM [![HaloFi](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/Halo-Fi.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/halofi) Description: HaloFi is a DeFi social savings game built on blockchain technology. The game encourages the average individual to participate in the digital asset ecosystem while being rewarded through earning … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/halofi) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) ## [Sortium](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/sortium) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on Apr 5, 2022 7:26:32 AM [![Sortium](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/Sortium_Logo.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/sortium) Description: Sortium is pioneering new standards for entertainment Web3 technology by bridging the gap between digital life and reality. They develop interactive environments and engaging experiences for users by combining … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/sortium) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) ## [About YGGsea](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/ygg-sea) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on Feb 8, 2022 8:37:26 AM [![About YGGsea](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/YGGsea-Logo.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/ygg-sea) Description: YGG SEA is the first sub-DAO of YGG operating in Southeast Asia; functioning as an all-in-one hub for blockchain game initiatives. Specifically, YGG SEA invests in blockchain-based game NFTs … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/ygg-sea) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) ## [About Ignite Tournaments](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/ignite-tournaments) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on Feb 8, 2022 8:31:00 AM [![About Ignite Tournaments](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/Ignite-Tournaments-Horizontal-Logo.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/ignite-tournaments) Description: Ignite Tournaments is the world’s first play-to-earn mobile esports tournament organizer, providing tournament functionality to games that do not have tournament infrastructure. Differentiator: Ignite Tournaments is a tournament layer … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/ignite-tournaments) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) ## [Mojito](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/mojito) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on Feb 8, 2022 8:21:44 AM [![Mojito](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/Mojito-Logo.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/mojito) Description: Mojito is a web3 platform for NFT commerce, finance, and community engagement. Their API solutions allow brands to sell their IP directly to consumers, eliminating the middleman. Differentiator: The … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/mojito) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) ## [About BAYZ](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/bayz) by [David Nage](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage), on Feb 8, 2022 8:16:53 AM [![About BAYZ](https://www.ar.ca/hubfs/BAYZ-Logo.png)](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/bayz) Description: BAYZ is a play-to-earn gaming guild and decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) building a community with asset management portfolio tools for blockchain game initiatives, esports, and content creators in Brazil … [Read Story **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/bayz) Topics:[Gaming](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/gaming)[P2E](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/topic/p2e) [** Prev](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage/page/1) [All Posts](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/all) [Next **](https://www.ar.ca/portfolio-companies/author/david-nage/page/3) ### About Lemon Blog This is where you give the visitor a brief introduction to both this blog and your company. 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