What EAK Ventures does

EAK Ventures is a London-headquartered Web3 investment and advisory firm founded in 2016 by Erhan Korhaliller. The firm operates a dual-sided model: a venture capital arm that invests in Web3 protocols from pre-seed through KOL funding rounds, often at idea or paper-plan stage, and a professional services division branded as EAK Digital that delivers end-to-end Web3 marketing and PR including media relations, KOL/influencer campaigns, go-to-market strategy, content creation, social media management, performance marketing, community management, SEO, and event production.

The business generates revenue through two primary streams: (1) professional services fees from Web3 projects for marketing, PR, and GTM execution, sourced via direct outreach, Telegram channels (@shabbiryk, @EAK_Erhan), and a structured Raise application portal; and (2) venture economics from 30+ portfolio investments and 20+ projects backed by Investment Lead Shabbir Khan, including carried interest and equity/token upside. The firm has served 300+ clients since 2016, anchored by long-term enterprise relationships with Binance and Crypto.com.

EAK operates across 6 cities on 5 continents — London (HQ), Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, and Istanbul — plus a UAE entity (EAK Global Group F.Z.E) in the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone. The firm owns and operates flagship events including Blockdown Conference, Istanbul Blockchain Week, and DeFaiCon, which function as both revenue-generating assets and proprietary deal-sourcing channels. The portfolio spans infrastructure, DeFi, and consumer Web3 with names including Manta Network, SuperVerse, Balancer, Ankr, 1inch, Bitstamp, Acala, StormX, and Opulous.

Name

EAK Ventures

Legal name

EAK Ventures

Website

https://eak.ventures

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EAK Ventures is a London-based Web3 investment and advisory firm that invests from pre-seed to KOL rounds while running EAK Digital, a full-service Web3 marketing and PR agency serving 300+ clients since 2016 across 6 global offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web3 Venture Capital and Advisory Services

NAICS

Other Financial Investment Activities (5239)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Marketing Strategy & Channel Mix Advisory (MPAAAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Web3 venture capital
• Blockchain marketing services
• Web3 public relations
• Crypto advisory services
• Web3 community management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Consulting Services: Provides web3 marketing and PR services to clients including go-to-market strategy, content creation, social media management, performance marketing, community management, and SEO services.
2. Venture Capital Investments: Invests capital in web3 projects from pre-seeds to KOL rounds, generating returns through equity/token investments and carried interest.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EAK Ventures provides Web3 venture capital investment from pre-seed through KOL rounds alongside a comprehensive Web3 marketing and PR services agency (operating as EAK Digital). Services include public relations, influencer/KOL campaigns, go-to-market strategy, content creation, social media management, performance marketing, community management, event management, and SEO, delivered to Web3 founders, protocols, and token projects globally. The firm also organizes flagship Web3 conferences and curated investor deal-flow distribution.

Product overview

EAK Ventures is a Web3 investment and advisory firm that operates alongside its service division EAK Digital, a Web3 marketing and PR powerhouse. The company provides a unified offering combining high-conviction investment from pre-seeds to KOL rounds with comprehensive marketing services including Web3 PR Agency, Influencer & KOL Marketing Campaigns, Go-To-Market Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Growth Strategy, Performance Marketing, Community Management, Event Management, and SEO Services. The company hosts flagship events including Blockdown Conference and Istanbul Blockchain Week. Headquartered in the United Kingdom with operations spanning London, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, and Istanbul.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web3 PR Agency Public relations services tailored for Web3 projects, including media relations, press releases, and reputation management within the blockchain and crypto ecosystem. Delivered to Web3 founders, protocols, and token projects.
• Influencer & KOL Marketing Campaigns Marketing campaigns leveraging key opinion leaders (KOLs) and influencers within the Web3 space to build awareness and drive adoption for blockchain projects. Targeted at Web3 founders and protocols seeking reach and credibility.
• Go-To-Market Strategy Strategic consulting services to help Web3 projects plan and execute market entry, including positioning, targeting, and launch planning. For Web3 founders preparing token or product launches.
• Content Creation Production of marketing and educational content including articles, blog posts, whitepapers, and multimedia materials for Web3 projects. Aimed at protocol teams needing thought-leadership and educational assets.
• Social Media Management Management of social media presence across platforms including Twitter, Discord, and Telegram for Web3 communities. Delivered to Web3 projects seeking daily community engagement.
• Social Media Growth Strategy Strategies and campaigns designed to grow social media followings and engagement for Web3 projects. Targeted at protocols seeking to expand audience reach.
• Performance Marketing Data-driven marketing campaigns focused on measurable outcomes and ROI for Web3 projects. Used by protocols seeking user growth and token adoption.
• Community Management Building and managing online communities for Web3 projects, including Discord servers, Telegram groups, and forums. For protocol teams needing active community operations.
• Event Management Organization and management of Web3 events, conferences, and networking gatherings including Blockdown Conference and Istanbul Blockchain Week. Targeted at Web3 ecosystem participants.
• SEO Services Search engine optimization services to improve online visibility and organic traffic for Web3 projects. Delivered to protocols seeking discoverability beyond crypto-native channels.
• Web3 Investment & Advisory Investment and advisory services for Web3 founders from pre-seed to KOL rounds, including strategic guidance, network introductions, and fundraising support. The firm has invested in 30+ projects since 2016.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ChainlinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment Lead Shabbir Khan is a Chainlink contributor, indicating active involvement in the Chainlink ecosystem and potential strategic alignment.
• Blockdown ConferencecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEAK Ventures partners with Blockdown Conference, a Web3 event series held in iconic cities worldwide. The partnership positions EAK as a key Web3 ecosystem player and generates deal flow opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lunar Strategy: Web3 marketing agency offering KOL marketing, influencer campaigns, PR, and growth services to crypto and blockchain projects — directly competes with EAK Digital on the same service menu and target customer (token issuers and Web3 founders).
• Spartan Group: Singapore-based crypto-native advisory and investment firm combining fund management with token advisory and venture services — a near-direct mirror of EAK Ventures' hybrid investment-plus-advisory model.
• Mechanism Capital: Crypto-native investment and research firm that invests in early-stage Web3 protocols while providing advisory — closely overlaps EAK's pre-seed-to-KOL investment thesis and token-economic advisory services.
• CMS Holdings: Active crypto investment and market-making firm that takes strategic stakes across DeFi, NFTs, and infrastructure — comparable to EAK Ventures as a Web3-native investment vehicle operating across the same asset classes.
• Hashkey Capital: Asia-focused crypto VC and investment firm backing infrastructure, DeFi, and Web3 protocols — overlaps EAK's investment thesis and the Tokyo/Seoul regional footprint of EAK's offices.
• IOSG Ventures: Early-stage Web3 VC investing in infrastructure, DeFi, and consumer crypto from pre-seed through Series A — directly comparable to EAK Ventures' pre-seed-to-KOL investment stage focus.
• Re7 Capital: Web3-native fund and advisory firm running DeFi yield strategies while backing early-stage protocols — mirrors EAK's combination of fund operations with venture investments across infrastructure and tokenized assets.
• Chainwire: Web3-native PR and press-release distribution platform serving token issuers and blockchain projects — directly competes with EAK Digital's Web3 PR Agency service line.
• Crowd Create: Web3 marketing and influencer agency offering KOL campaigns, community management, and growth services — closely comparable to EAK Digital on KOL and performance marketing offerings.
• MarketAcross: End-to-end Web3 PR, content, and influencer marketing agency serving crypto and blockchain clients globally — directly competes with EAK Digital across the full PR-to-KOL service stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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