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Rodney Yesep reposted thisRodney Yesep reposted thisToday Mecka is announcing $60M in funding to become the data and deployment layer for physical AI This raise will allow us to scale our data infrastructure, invest into new verticals, and deploy robots into the real world When we started Mecka, we believed that robotics was reaching an inflection point: The convergence of model performance, hardware capability and commercial demand Scaling experience from the real world would be the unlock Mecka exists to bring Physical AI into the real world. We build the data, evaluation, and deployment infra to accelerate the future where robots dependably handle real tasks in commercial environments Generalized, deployed robotics will be among the most important technologies of our lifetime One that will increase quality of life, productivity, and possibility We hold an extremely high bar across the team - hands-on engineering, diving into petabytes of data daily Check out our Fortune article and careers page below
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Rodney Yesep reposted thisRodney Yesep reposted thisIf you were one of the affected, given the Block news today, it does get better. I went through something very similar 4 years ago, and still think about it at least once a week. Get sleep, recover your mana, go for a walk. It's a grind I know it's not much but we have ~2 roles open, if you've got venture, product, or M&A experience -- and are curious about coming over to the dark side and doing early stage investing across fintech, AI, and crypto. The open roles are: Investor - Stablecoins & Fintech - own the vertical, take deals from source to termsheet Junior Associate - help screen deals across domains, ramp quickly (the best part of venture imho is being paid to learn), build networks, be _in the arena_, etc. I've still got to write the JDs, too much to do 😅 But if you're interested, just message me, and I'll reply until I'm buried. Which I already am, so thanks in advance for your patience. And please don't try to sell me fractional CTO or devshop services
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Rodney Yesep reposted thisRodney Yesep reposted thisThis is our 2025 Wrapped where we share: - What we invested in - The communities we brought together - What we learned and published - How the firm evolved - What is in store for 2026
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Rodney Yesep reposted thisRodney Yesep reposted thisTop founders and policymakers told us about crypto's next decade at our AGM on October 8th. Here's the recap!Recap: Hack VC’s 2025 AGM, Featuring Brad Garlinghouse (Ripple), Bo Hines (White House, Tether), and moreRecap: Hack VC’s 2025 AGM, Featuring Brad Garlinghouse (Ripple), Bo Hines (White House, Tether), and more
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Rodney Yesep reposted thisRodney Yesep reposted thisIf you love deals, funds, and crypto, come build with us at Hack VC!
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Rodney Yesep reposted thisRodney Yesep reposted thisCome work with me! VC experience is nice to have, but we're moreso looking for hunger and deep technical knowledge. We're also doing a boatload of cool things applying agents to finance so you don't need to give up coding 🫶 https://lnkd.in/d-d7XJSc We're also looking for a strong generalist to come help out on the deal side. We have all of our ops ducks in a row, so you can focus purely on execution https://lnkd.in/dpDGh66W And finally, someone who's excellent at managing risk in liquids with a passion for protocols and stables https://lnkd.in/d8qqEsCCPartner - Liquid & Markets at Hack VC • New York City • San Francisco Bay Area • Remote (Work from Home)Partner - Liquid & Markets at Hack VC • New York City • San Francisco Bay Area • Remote (Work from Home)
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Rodney Yesep reposted thisRodney Yesep reposted thisIf you love deals, funds, and crypto, come build with us at Hack VC!
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Rodney Yesep reposted thisThrilled to announce that we have successfully secured $12 million in seed funding, led by Polychain Capital and Hack VC 🚀Rodney Yesep reposted thisExciting news from Solayer Labs! We’ve successfully closed a $12M seed round led by Polychain Capital and Hack VC, with participation from industry leaders like Binance Labs, Maelstrom, Big Brain Holdings, Nomad Capital, ABCDE, Finality, Road Capital, Borderless, Race Capital, and Bitscale Capital. This funding marks a significant milestone as we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible on Solana. Since launching in May 2024 we’ve already surpassed $190MM ATH in TVL with over 100k+ unique deposit addresses. On top of that, we recently launched our mainnet with 4 endo AVSs and many more to come. We’re just getting started, and the future looks incredibly bright. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey! https://lnkd.in/d2tzweF2Solana restaking protocol Solayer reaches $80 million valuation with $12 million seed roundSolana restaking protocol Solayer reaches $80 million valuation with $12 million seed round
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Rodney Yesep shared thisWe're growing our investment team and we're looking for an associate. If you spend your time thinking about scaling Ethereum or the future of the internet please apply or send this to anyone you think is a fit :)Rodney Yesep shared this🚀 We're hiring! Hack VC is looking for a passionate Investment Associate to join our team. If you live & breathe crypto, have a strong network in the web3 ecosystem, and love sourcing deals, apply now! ⬇ Join us in shaping the future of crypto. https://lnkd.in/grPhy5Q6 #CryptoJobs #VentureCapital #Hiring #HackVCInvestment Associate at Hack VC • Nevada • Remote (Work from Home)Investment Associate at Hack VC • Nevada • Remote (Work from Home)
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Rodney Yesep liked thisRodney Yesep liked thisI really like this team and what they are building AND they are hiring! https://lnkd.in/gCCzT89j NYC based.
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Rodney Yesep liked thisWelcome Rodney Yesep as a presenter at Reverse Pitch InclusifAI Founder & Funder Lounge during Futurist Conference.Rodney Yesep liked thisWe're excited to welcome Rodney Yesep, Partner at Hack VC, as one of our featured Reverse Pitch presenters at the InclusifAI Founder & Funder Lounge during Futurist Conference. Hack VC is one of the leading venture capital firms investing in the future of crypto, AI, fintech, and frontier technologies. As a Partner, Rodney works with early-stage founders building category-defining companies. Before joining Hack VC, Rodney was the first employee and led operations at Angle Health (YC W20), helping scale the company through its early growth. He also previously worked at AngelList, where he focused on early-stage investing and startup ecosystems. During the Reverse Pitch, Rodney will share: Hack VC's investment thesis What they look for in founders and startups Current areas of interest How founders can engage with the team If you're building an ambitious technology company and want to better understand what leading venture investors are looking for, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 📅 Founder & Funder Lounge 🗓️ July 22 | 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 Purple Room, Rebel Entertainment Complex 🎟️ Registration link in the comments. #FuturistConference #VentureCapital #Startups #AI #Web3 #Founders #InclusifAI #ReversePitch #Innovation #Funding
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Rodney Yesep liked thisRodney Yesep liked thisFollow a day in the life of Mohamed, Private Equity Analyst at ADIC, where rigorous analysis and long-term thinking shape every investment opportunity he works on. His role is to identify where real value lies, understand the context behind it, and build the case with conviction. The qualities that define the work here are the same ones that define the people doing it: curiosity, discipline, and the ability to look further than the obvious. #ADIC #LifeAtADIC #TransformingForTomorrowFollow a day in the life of Mohamed, Private Equity Analyst at ADICFollow a day in the life of Mohamed, Private Equity Analyst at ADIC
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Rodney Yesep liked thisRodney Yesep liked thisA quiet update: I’ve recently taken on the role of Director of Global Venture Capital at Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC). We’re at such an extraordinary moment — AI and related technologies are rewriting possibilities across every sector and every region, and the pace and scale of innovation worldwide is unlike anything we’ve seen before. It feels incredibly meaningful to be working in this space right now. More than anything, I’m deeply proud to have been associated with ADIC for almost two decades — a firm that has always stood for clarity, integrity and long‑term thinking, and one that has shaped how I see markets, people and opportunity. Thank you to everyone here and beyond who has trusted, taught and supported me. Looking forward to the journey ahead.
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Rodney Yesep liked thisRodney Yesep liked thisI'm excited to announce that Amca has raised a $300M Series B at a $1B+ valuation to continue building America’s new industrial base. We're on a mission to reconstitute a supply chain that has quietly diminished in capacity and competitiveness. This round was led by Varun Gupta and Raymond Tonsing at Caffeinated Capital, who are doubling down after leading our Series A. We also welcomed major participation from Connor Love at Lightspeed as well as support from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Lux Capital, Construct Capital, House Capital, and others. The gap between what America needs and what it can produce across aerospace, defense, and core infrastructure is the largest it has been in decades. This is especially true in sustainment of our military’s most important systems. We can no longer rely on an increasingly fragile and aging supply base for critical components to keep the country fully prepared for future conflict. Closing this gap requires a unique combination of America's storied past and its future. Amca rapidly develops new components where the country needs more sources of supply, then manufactures them in longstanding factories staffed by a highly skilled workforce with decades of experience. A year ago, we launched with our first factory acquisition. Today, Amca operates 7 factories across the country, including our rapid prototyping and testing HQ in El Segundo. Over the next 18 months, we'll deliver hundreds of critical parts and subsystems and help prove that America can build faster than anyone thought possible. If that excites you, come join us.
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Rodney Yesep liked thisRodney Yesep liked thisEnterprise blockchains are back with a twist: cutting-edge enterprises are building their own open, permissionless chains. Alexander Pack and Peter Hans break down one of our core investment theses this cycle at CoinDesk's Consensus 2026.
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Rodney Yesep liked thisRodney Yesep liked thisLast week the team gathered in Lisbon for our annual offsite. It was an incredible few days of strategy & planning sessions to set us up for success through the rest of 2026 and beyond. We also had the opportunity to meet with LPs and others in our network, and, of course, we couldn't leave without enjoying some delicious food and Portuguese culture. Very grateful for this team, the memories we made together, and everything that's ahead!
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Rodney Yesep liked thisRodney Yesep liked thisToday Mecka is announcing $60M in funding to become the data and deployment layer for physical AI This raise will allow us to scale our data infrastructure, invest into new verticals, and deploy robots into the real world When we started Mecka, we believed that robotics was reaching an inflection point: The convergence of model performance, hardware capability and commercial demand Scaling experience from the real world would be the unlock Mecka exists to bring Physical AI into the real world. We build the data, evaluation, and deployment infra to accelerate the future where robots dependably handle real tasks in commercial environments Generalized, deployed robotics will be among the most important technologies of our lifetime One that will increase quality of life, productivity, and possibility We hold an extremely high bar across the team - hands-on engineering, diving into petabytes of data daily Check out our Fortune article and careers page below
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