Investment Institutions & Strategic Backing

Butterfly’s ecosystem has garnered recognition and support from a cohort of top-tier Web3 investment institutions and strategic partners—entities that align with our core ethos of decentralized community empowerment, cultural resonance, and long-term scalability on the TON blockchain. These backers are more than financial contributors; they are integral to our ecosystem’s growth, bringing deep industry expertise, global resource networks, and a shared vision of building a perpetual, community-centric Web3 entity. Their involvement validates Butterfly’s unique value proposition at the intersection of Meme culture, DeFi, and inclusive empowerment.

Core Strategic Investors

DWF Labs

As a leading global crypto market maker and a pivotal backer of the TON ecosystem, DWF Labs brings unparalleled liquidity, market expansion capabilities, and TON-native resources to Butterfly. Having committed $10 million to TON’s ecosystem growth and executed 50+ seed investments in TON-based projects, DWF Labs is deeply entrenched in the network’s infrastructure and user adoption strategies <superscript>1. For Butterfly, this partnership translates to enhanced $BTF trading volume, access to a robust OTC market for large-scale transactions, and support for exchange listings—critical for democratizing access to our cultural currency. Beyond capital, DWF Labs’ expertise in scaling TON projects (such as its investment in TON-based DEX Bidask Protocol <superscript>6) empowers Butterfly to optimize its on-chain efficiency and market reach, ensuring our Meme-driven economy thrives in a liquid, accessible environment.

GSR

A multi-stage investor active in over 300 crypto protocols shaping the future of finance, GSR’s backing underscores Butterfly’s potential to redefine DeFi through community and culture. GSR’s portfolio includes core TON ecosystem projects and industry-leading DeFi platforms like Maple Finance, reflecting its deep understanding of both blockchain infrastructure and decentralized financial innovation <superscript>4. As a strategic partner, GSR provides full-stack support—from tokenomics optimization to risk management frameworks—helping Butterfly build a resilient, scalable DeFi layer that integrates seamlessly with our Meme culture. GSR’s global network also accelerates our cross-ecosystem collaborations, ensuring Butterfly’s tools and $BTF token gain traction among institutional and retail users alike.

IBC Group

Founded in 2014 as one of the earliest blockchain strategic investment groups, IBC Group amplifies Butterfly’s global reach and regulatory adaptability. With deep roots in Layer1 infrastructure, DeFi, and cross-regional ecosystem building, IBC Group has supported top networks like Polygon, Avalanche, and Solana, and maintains extensive government, family office, and exchange partnerships across the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia <superscript>2. For Butterfly, this translates to tailored market entry strategies, compliance guidance for global expansion, and access to regional grassroots communities—key to our mission of universal accessibility. IBC Group’s focus on bridging traditional and Web3 finance also helps Butterfly onboard mainstream users, turning Meme culture into a gateway for broader DeFi adoption.

Gemhead Capital

As a crypto-native, community-driven fund, Gemhead Capital aligns perfectly with Butterfly’s focus on grassroots empowerment and Meme culture. Specializing in early-stage Web3 project孵化 with a track record in DeFi, AI Infra, and Web3 Gaming, Gemhead Capital brings expertise in building user-centric ecosystems and optimizing token economies for long-term community value <superscript>2. Its network of co-investment partners (including Animoca Brands and Outlier Ventures) and 80% success rate in securing CEX listings for portfolio projects accelerates Butterfly’s market visibility and community growth. Gemhead Capital’s hands-on support extends to community governance design, ensuring $BTF holders retain true sovereignty over the ecosystem’s evolution—core to our foundational ethos.

Ecosystem Synergy & TON Foundation Alignment

Beyond direct investors, Butterfly benefits from the broader TON ecosystem’s momentum, backed by a $400 million funding round from global giants like Sequoia Capital, Benchmark, and Ribbit Capital <superscript>5. This institutional validation of TON’s vision—building a decentralized internet to onboard 500 million users—aligns with Butterfly’s goal of universal accessibility. As a TON-native project, we leverage the network’s low fees, high throughput, and Telegram integration (via Fragment and built-in wallets <superscript>1) to deliver seamless experiences, with our investors acting as bridges between Butterfly and TON’s core infrastructure. Additionally, partnerships with culture-focused entities like Animoca Brands (a leader in Web3 culture and NFT ecosystems <superscript>3) further strengthen our Meme-driven identity, ensuring Butterfly remains a memorable, culturally resonant entity beyond market cycles.

Investment Philosophy Alignment

All of Butterfly’s backers share our rejection of short-term speculative narratives, instead prioritizing sustainable ecosystem building and community empowerment. Unlike traditional investments focused solely on financial returns, our partners recognize the transformative potential of Meme culture as a universal language of connection, and DeFi as a tool for sovereignty. This alignment ensures that capital is deployed to enhance community value—whether through improving on-chain tools, expanding philanthropic initiatives, or scaling Meme creation opportunities—rather than extracting value from the ecosystem. Together, we are building a Butterfly that endures: a platform where culture, finance, and community converge to empower voices globally.