Artichoke Capital

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About Artichoke Capital

Artichoke Capital is a technology investment firm focused on blockchain protocols, fintech, artificial intelligence, and other frontier technology sectors. The firm operates on the thesis that technological advancement and greater digitization are inevitable, directing capital accordingly across these verticals. Artichoke Capital is led by founder and partner Shawn W. Lim, a lawyer by training with experience in fintech, crypto, supply chains, and consumer sectors, supported by a cross-disciplinary team that includes a quant developer, a venture partner with DeFi and healthcare experience, and a network of advisors with backgrounds spanning digital asset trading, early-stage blockchain investing, and AI go-to-market. The team holds academic credentials from institutions including Columbia Law School, Imperial College London, Cambridge University, and the London School of Economics.

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last updated 4 Aug 2026

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