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Ian Scarffe

Venture Partner at Wefunder

London, England

Overview 

Ian Scarffe is a seasoned Investor, Consultant, and Advisor with a focus on DeFi, blockchain, and fundraising. He has held key roles at notable organizations such as Blockchain Founders Fund and India Blockchain Alliance, showcasing expertise in Web3 and Metaverse technologies. Scarffe's career highlights include serving as Chairman and Founder of the Elvie Mary Foundation and being a Venture Partner at Wefunder, demonstrating a strong track record in strategic consulting and business development within the blockchain and FinTech sectors.

Work Experience 

  • BitAngels - Ambassador

    2024 - Current

    BitAngels - the world’s first and largest angel network dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. Founded by industry pioneers Michael Terpin and David Johnston in 2013, BitAngels has played a pivotal role in accelerating the global adoption of blockchain by connecting visionary entrepreneurs with top-tier investors. As an ambassador, I’m excited to help expand BitAngels' reach and support the next generation of blockchain innovation. Whether you're a founder with a groundbreaking project or an investor looking for the next big thing in digital currencies, I invite you to join us at an upcoming BitAngels networking event in your city. It’s a fantastic opportunity to pitch your ideas, network with experts, and gain valuable insights from some of the biggest names in the industry. Past companies funded by BitAngels include Ethereum, Maidsafe, Factom, Shapeshift, and Storj.

  • Blockchain Funders Fund - Blockchain Advisor, Web3, Metaverse

    2019

    Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF) is a Singapore based early-stage Venture Capital Fund which invests in top-tier Blockchain startups globally. Their industry leading go-to-market focused Venture Program aids seasoned and first-time entrepreneurs across key business functions to fast-track growth. BFF has scaled many of the leading Blockchain startups and is always looking to connect with exceptional founders across the industry including Web3, metaverse, gamefi, DeFi and NFT.

  • RouteMix - Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Advisor

    2025

    AI Mobility App for the Best Prices & Routes. RouteMix makes travel cheaper and smarter with AI-powered optimization and one-tap payments—seamlessly integrating Uber, Bolt, local taxis, public transport, e-scooters, and intercity travel. No more app-hopping! Ride-hailing, public transport, micromobility—all in one place.

  • Positive Plus Foundation - Business Advisor - Philanthropist - Consultant

    2025

    The Positive Plus Foundation is an international, non-profit, youth-led organisation committed to empowering young students by fostering holistic development through an integrated approach. The foundation aims to transform schools into 360-degree hubs that promote Good Health & Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water & Sanitation, and Climate Action.

  • The Nemesis - Blockchain, Web3, Play2Earn - Advisor

    2024

    The Nemesis is a multi-platform gaming ecosystem available on iOS, Android, Web, and soon for PC, OSX, and Linux. The Nemesis offers a variety of daily mini-games (currently 4) that challenge players across different gameplay styles. With a focus on daily tournaments offering real-world prizes, the game drives players to continuously improve their skills. The Nemesis offers an open world experience where users can explore virtual worlds branded by partners in various categories such as Automotive, Luxury, Fashion, Sports, VIP, Talent, Digital Art, NFT Communities, and Music. The Nemesis is transforming digital experiences with an innovative ecosystem that merges gaming, social interaction, and brand engagement. Designed for scalability and growth, our platform offers investors a unique opportunity to be part of the next evolution of digital entertainment.

  • PureWallet - Advisor, Blockchain Consultant.

    2025

    Pure Wallet revolutionises the cryptocurrency wallet market with its Offline Token technology, allowing users to securely transact without internet connection. Unlike traditional wallets that require blockchain access, Pure Wallet enables users to convert online assets into Offline Tokens, facilitating peer to peer exchanges via Bluetooth, NFC, QR codes, and Wi-Fi. This innovative approach eliminates gas fees, ensures instant transactions, and enhances accessibility by removing reliance on network availability.

  • BANGK Neobank - Blockchain, Web3, DeFi - Advisor

    2024

    The BANGK Odyssey. An ethical and borderless neobank, powered by Blockchain Beyond neobanks, investment platforms and crypto services, BANGK forms a core of positive solutions rooted in ethics, sustainability and collective empowerment At the heart of the Web3 revolution BANGK is leveraging the Solana blockchain to create a robust, unalterable and fully transparent financial ecosystem. Paving the way for new investment opportunities, BANGK is weaving the web of a DeFi ecosystem imbued with uncompromising ethical values. Invest in high-yield sustainable projects, enjoy Real-World Assets tokenisation, select projects that fit your ideology, stay in control of your investments: no middlemen.

  • Bitcoin Millionaires - Business Advisor - The film follows self made Bitcoin millionaires.

    2024

    Bitcoin Millionaires - The Movie. Go inside the exciting and fast paced world of multi-millionaire Bitcoin pioneers, investors, traders, and blockchain developers. Meet the celebrities and influencers that are disrupting the global financial systems, as they share their crypto stories, tips, predictions and lifestyles. Coming to a Screen Near You!

  • IBC Group - Investor, Blockchain, Web3 Advisor

    2018

    IBC Group is a full-service blockchain consulting agency. Providing fundraising, development, marketing, legal, strategy, and advisory solutions, IBC helps promising start-ups and established companies fundraise, design, build and deploy blockchain projects, and works with larger organizations to incorporate the technology into their company. Recognizing blockchain as a transformative technology for the efficient management of information and value and the integration of IoT in the move to web 3.0, Mario gathered a global team of industry leaders in blockchain programming, Web3/STO consulting, and business management as it specifically relates to decentralized projects. In less than a year, IBC has risen to become the recognized blockchain industry authority.

  • Founder Institute - Mentor - Investor - Advisor

    2024

    The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. To date, FI has helped launch over 7,500 companies across 200+ cities and six continents. There were originally no plans to expand beyond Silicon Valley, but upon receiving immense inbound interest to launch the program in other cities, the Founder Institute began to expand. Today the program operates across 200 + cities and is localized into 9 languages. In total, Founder Institute Alumni have raised over $1.85BN and are worth an estimated $20BN.

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