James McDowall

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed
Location: Hamilton, Hamilton, Bermuda

Managing Director · Arcanum Capital

James McDowall, a founding partner at Arcanum Capital, invests primarily in **pre-seed and seed-stage** startups focused on **Web3, blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and play-to-earn games** [1][2][6]. The firm’s distinctive thesis emphasizes **early-stage funding in emerging markets** like India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, combining capital with strategic sup…