Nickel 5

Driven by a vision to democratize technology.

Pioneering the decentralization of intelligence to challenge centralized systems.

Our mission is clear

Our Mission

Invest in disruptive, open-source technologies that empower communities and democratize access to information.

And accumulate Bittensor within our corporate treasury.

Who We Are

Nickel5 is a private capital business providing funding for disruptive seed stage network applications.

We are a team of innovators, thinkers, and builders dedicated to investing in technologies that disrupt traditional business models through decentralized and open-source solutions. Our focus spans a wide range of industries, each chosen for its potential to leverage technology in transformative ways.

What We Do

At Nickel5, we provide capital and strategic support to ensure our investments achieve scale and impact.

We invest in emerging technologies that promote decentralization and open-source methodologies. Our portfolio includes investments in artificial intelligence, AI technologies, and other digital innovations that champion open-source intelligence and decentralized platforms.

TAO holdings:

$115,776

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Technology Technology

Investment Philosophy

Our investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that technology should be disruptive yet accessible.

We seek opportunities that utilize open-source frameworks to ensure transparency and community participation.

We invest in a wide range of verticals—from fintech to healthcare—to leverage innovative and accessible technology to build a more inclusive future.

Open Source Open Source

Strategies for Decentralization

Nickel5 is committed to decentralizing intelligence at scale.

Our strategies ensure that every investment contributes to the disruption of centralized power structures, promoting a balanced and equitable technological ecosystem.

We employ powerful, inventive mechanisms that reward participation and innovation.

DECENTRALIZATION DECENTRALIZATION

Investments

Discover how our investments have revolutionized industries and empowered communities. From startups that have scaled disruptive technologies to projects that have pioneered new ways of open-source collaboration, our impact can be seen worldwide.

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Team

Code. Capital. Cats.

Iain

Founder

Iain

CEO

Daniel

Founder

Daniel

CFO

Todd

Adventurer with background in tech business operations, advertising, real estate, management and travel.

Expertise

PM, Community building/moderation, Design, Cryptocurrency.

Todd

COO

Samuel

Outdoorsman with background in organic chemistry research, quantum chemistry software research and ML systems.

Expertise

AI/ML, Chemistry.

Samuel

Dev

Noah

Music lover with background in research, software architecture, unmanned aerial systems and sustainability.

Expertise

AI/ML, Security, GIS, DevOps.

Noah

Dev

Matt

Academic with background in software engineering, data science, big data and machine learning.

Expertise

Applications development, Data science, AI/ML

Matt

Dev

Steven

Astronomer with background in astrophysics, machine learning, data visualization and scientific programming.

Expertise

Quantum convolutional neural networks, Python, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, Bash, MySQL, Qiskit, Classiq, Keras.

Steven

Dev

Dave

Oenophile with background in computer science, large corporations and tech.

Expertise

SQL, .NET.

Dave

Dev

Gabriel

Space Barbie with background in scientific programming, data science, space weather ML modeling, visualization and geospatial science.

Expertise

Data science, Machine learning, Space physics, Geospatial analysis

Gabriel

Dev

Dwight

Gamer with background in statistics and mathematics.

Expertise

Algorithms, Data structures, Model evaluation, Tuning.

Dwight

Dev

Matt 2

Free climber with a background in theoretical physics, law, software development, business development and startups.

Expertise

Golang, Rust, C#, Javascript, ReactJS, Postgres, MySql, Blockchain, Blockchain regulations

Matt 2

Dev

Alexander

Thrifter with background in geospatial technology.

Expertise

GIS, ENVI, GDAL, GPS

Alexander

Dev

Alan

Young cat with background in full stack software development and real estate.

Expertise

UI/UX, Application development, Real estate, Cyber security.

Alan

Dev

Spencer

Creative experience leader with background in product management, development, and he ensures that artistry remains at the heart of everything we do.

Expertise

Exploring innovative approaches to engaging audiences, producing informative content, collaborating with developers and project managers, and contributing to the team’s overall well-being.

Spencer

Product Manager

Zoey

Big city fashionista with background in marketing and design.

Expertise

Digital marketing, Graphic and web design.

Zoey

Designer

Ready to be part of the decentralization revolution?

Are you interested in what we do? Nickel5 is your partner in building a decentralized future. Contact us today to learn how you can contribute to this exciting journey or become part of the crew.

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