Calvin Ayre
Founder @ Ayre Group
Calvin Ayre is a seed investor at Ayre Group focused on Blockchain and Information Technology. Calvin Ayre (born May 25, 1961, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada) is the founder of the Bodog online gaming and entertainment brand, which he developed and launched in 1994.Ayre received a Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) in General Sciences from the University of Waterloo in 1984. In 1989, Ayre earned an MBA in Management Finance from CityUniversity of Seattle.
- Total investments:
- 31
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 77%
Last updated:
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Industries Calvin Ayre invests in
Stages Calvin Ayre invests in
Countries Calvin Ayre invests in
Round sizes
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Round size
- Seed
- $363k–$4.4M
- Series A
- $1M–$1.3M
- Venture - Series Unknown
- $1.5M–$3M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Blockchain 11 (35%)
- Information Technology 6 (19%)
- Bitcoin 4 (13%)
- Software 4 (13%)
- Web3 2 (6%)
Stage
- Seed 15 (48%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 4 (13%)
- Series A 2 (6%)
- Funding Round 2 (6%)
- Post-IPO Equity 1 (3%)
Country
- United States 7 (23%)
- United Kingdom 6 (19%)
- Canada 2 (6%)
- Spain 1 (3%)
- Norway 1 (3%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Libraro
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Libraro operates on blockchain technology to modernise the book publishing sector. | $700.4K / Seed / Apr 07, 2025 | |
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Libraro
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Libraro operates on blockchain technology to modernise the book publishing sector. | $648.7K / Seed / Oct 28, 2024 | |
| Gate2Chain is a Web3 solution builder for enterprises that uses blockchain technology to drive business. | Venture - Series Unknown / Apr 17, 2024 | ||
| Littlstar is a consumer streaming subscription delivering live and on-demand ESports, Music, Comedy, and Sports, from companies like NBCU, Warner, Whistle, Showtime, New Form, Law & Crime, and Sliver.TV. Littlstar's unique brand of edgy content for Millennial and Gen Z audiences coupled with the ability to watch your own content makes itthe hub for next generation viewers. The platform delivers a broad range of content experiences, with 2D, 3D, 4K, Live, 360° / 180° VR, and traditional video on its premium app. In addition, viewers can earn rewards points and become peers in the network powered by Littlstar's blockchain and P2P networking technology. | $3M / Venture - Series Unknown / Jun 01, 2023 | ||
| Centbee is a B2C payment company providing cross-border remittances and digital wallet. Founded in 2017, we provide an easy-to-use app that enables financially excluded customers to buy a wide range of important digital goods; and send money to family and friends quickly and cheaply. | $1M / Series A / Dec 23, 2022 | ||
| Centbee is a B2C payment company providing cross-border remittances and digital wallet. Founded in 2017, we provide an easy-to-use app that enables financially excluded customers to buy a wide range of important digital goods; and send money to family and friends quickly and cheaply. | $999.2K / Seed / Dec 23, 2022 | ||
| Buzzmint is a BSV tech platform that enables brands, creators, media specific businesses and individuals to simply and quickly ideate, create and deploy utility led NFT/Token projects. | $362.6K / Seed / Aug 08, 2022 | ||
| At Vaionex Corporation, we are at the forefront of AI and blockchain innovation, delivering transformative, AI-driven solutions that power enterprise growth and efficiency. Our product suite is crafted with advanced AI algorithms, machine learning, and data science, empowering businesses to scale and succeed. Key offerings like Legaliser, PitchAi,and Makeover are purpose-built to streamline operations and optimize workflows: Legaliser redefines contract analysis, PitchAi provides powerful insights for VCs to efficiently assess and score hundreds of pitches, and Makeover uses AI to revolutionize interior and fashion customization.In the blockchain space, our platforms, built on the scalable BSV blockchain, are redefining industry standards. Tournaments bridges the gaming industry with blockchain potential, Timeseal ensures data authenticity with timestamp verification, Relysia elevates Bitcoin wallet management and Satolearn immerses users in Bitcoin knowledge. Together, our ecosystem of products and services leverages the security and scalability of BitcoinSV.We also offer tailored consulting and platform development, driven by our expert team’s deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence. With their expertise, we deliver fast development cycles, setting a new standard in AI and blockchain solutions.Discover our AI and blockchain solutions: www.legaliser.com, www.pitchai.com, makeover.ai, www.tournaments.com, www.timeseal.com, www.relysia.com, and www.satolearn.com. | $1.2M / Jun 13, 2022 | ||
| At Vaionex Corporation, we are at the forefront of AI and blockchain innovation, delivering transformative, AI-driven solutions that power enterprise growth and efficiency. Our product suite is crafted with advanced AI algorithms, machine learning, and data science, empowering businesses to scale and succeed. Key offerings like Legaliser, PitchAi,and Makeover are purpose-built to streamline operations and optimize workflows: Legaliser redefines contract analysis, PitchAi provides powerful insights for VCs to efficiently assess and score hundreds of pitches, and Makeover uses AI to revolutionize interior and fashion customization.In the blockchain space, our platforms, built on the scalable BSV blockchain, are redefining industry standards. Tournaments bridges the gaming industry with blockchain potential, Timeseal ensures data authenticity with timestamp verification, Relysia elevates Bitcoin wallet management and Satolearn immerses users in Bitcoin knowledge. Together, our ecosystem of products and services leverages the security and scalability of BitcoinSV.We also offer tailored consulting and platform development, driven by our expert team’s deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence. With their expertise, we deliver fast development cycles, setting a new standard in AI and blockchain solutions.Discover our AI and blockchain solutions: www.legaliser.com, www.pitchai.com, makeover.ai, www.tournaments.com, www.timeseal.com, www.relysia.com, and www.satolearn.com. | $1.2M / Seed / Jun 13, 2022 | ||
| Littlstar is a consumer streaming subscription delivering live and on-demand ESports, Music, Comedy, and Sports, from companies like NBCU, Warner, Whistle, Showtime, New Form, Law & Crime, and Sliver.TV. Littlstar's unique brand of edgy content for Millennial and Gen Z audiences coupled with the ability to watch your own content makes itthe hub for next generation viewers. The platform delivers a broad range of content experiences, with 2D, 3D, 4K, Live, 360° / 180° VR, and traditional video on its premium app. In addition, viewers can earn rewards points and become peers in the network powered by Littlstar's blockchain and P2P networking technology. | $1.5M / Venture - Series Unknown / Mar 21, 2022 | ||
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Co-Investors
About Ayre Group
Ayre Group is a multinational investment firm that invests in cutting-edge businesses and technologies. Ayre Group invests in real estate, blockchain technology, media, publishing, health and wellness, and travel and leisure.
Ayre Group Contacts
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Paul Rajchgod
Managing Director
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Calvin Ayre
Founder
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FAQ
What does Calvin Ayre invest in?
Calvin Ayre invests primarily in Blockchain, Information Technology and Bitcoin startups, most often at Seed and Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 31 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does Calvin Ayre invest in?
Calvin Ayre typically joins rounds of $363k–$4.4M at Seed, $1M–$1.3M at Series A and $1.5M–$3M at Venture - Series Unknown. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Calvin Ayre's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Calvin Ayre took part in.
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When did Calvin Ayre last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Calvin Ayre closed in Apr 2025. Shizune tracks 31 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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