Hydra Hydra Fund
15+
Companies backed
20+
Advisory mandates
10+
Countries
8+
Years in frontier tech

Our thesis

We believe the convergence of AI and onchain infrastructure is creating a new computational and financial stack. The most durable companies will be built at this intersection.

We partner with founders at the earliest stages, providing conviction capital and hands-on strategic support. Our approach combines deep sector expertise with operational experience.

We focus on onchain financial infrastructure, AI-native systems, tokenized markets, and data and identity layers — the categories where we have a differentiated point of view.

What we offer to founders

Fast due diligence

Rapid project evaluation and investment opportunity assessment

On-site advisory — physical presence, not just calls

Conviction capital

  • No special conditions
  • No KOL or influencer deals
  • No marketing-only offers
  • No time wasting

Strategic advisory

Business development, capital raising, and go-to-market support

Access to industry operators and domain specialists

Network access

Introductions to investors, operators, exchanges, legal partners, and strategic customers

What we offer to investors

Asset security

Institutional-grade custody and cybersecurity for invested assets

Full transparency

Real-time investment tracking and reporting platform

Market expertise

Deep sector knowledge and strategic investment guidance across AI and Web3

Where we have edge

Onchain infrastructure

DeFi protocols, tokenized markets, and programmable financial systems

AI-native systems

Agentic systems, AI infrastructure, and intelligent financial applications

Data and identity

Verification, identity layers, and data infrastructure bridging AI and Web3

Selected mandates and investments

DeFi protocols

Conviction investments in decentralized finance infrastructure

Teams with background

We back experienced operators building durable companies

Right infrastructure

Strong TVL, sound tokenomics, sustainable unit economics

Market timing

Project release aligned with market cycles and adoption curves

Fair terms

No cliff, strong vesting, immediate partial unlock

Sustainable models

No Ponzi mechanics — real yield, real utility, real demand

Operators, investors, and domain specialists

Our team combines investment experience with hands-on operational expertise across AI, DeFi, and digital assets.

Leonardo Pedretti — Business Card

CEO & Founder

Leonardo
Pedretti

Extensive experience in blockchain and finance. Leads Hydra's investment strategy and thesis development.

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Francesco Oddo — Business Card

CTO & Co-Founder

Francesco
Oddo

Prev Head of AI at IBC Group. Consultant for AI/DeFAI projects. Founder of a private community for AI-first entrepreneurs.

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