# Calvin Ayre

> Calvin Ayre is a seed investor at Bodog backing Blockchain and Information Technology. See 30 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Bodog](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bodog)
- Total investments: 30
- Last investment: Apr 2025
- Lead investor: 80%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinayre/
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/CalvinAyre
- Website: http://calvinayre.com
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/calvinayrenews

Calvin Ayre is a seed investor at Bodog 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.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $363k–$4.4M |
| Venture - Series Unknown | $1.5M–$3M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockchain | 10 | 33% |
| Information Technology | 6 | 20% |
| Bitcoin | 4 | 13% |
| Software | 4 | 13% |
| Video | 2 | 7% |

40 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 15 | 50% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 4 | 13% |
| Series A | 2 | 7% |
| Funding Round | 2 | 7% |
| Post-IPO Equity | 1 | 3% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 7 | 23% |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 20% |
| Canada | 2 | 7% |
| Spain | 1 | 3% |
| Norway | 1 | 3% |

8 countries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Libraro | Libraro operates on blockchain technology to modernise the book publishing sector. | $700.4K | Seed | Apr 07, 2025 |  |
| Libraro | Libraro operates on blockchain technology to modernise the book publishing sector. | $648.7K | Seed | Oct 28, 2024 |  |
| Gate2Chain | Gate2Chain is a Web3 solution builder for enterprises that uses blockchain technology to drive business. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Apr 17, 2024 |  |
| Rad | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |  |
| Vaionex | 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 |  |
| Vaionex | 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 |  |
| Rad | 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 |  |

10 of 30 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Coingeek](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/coingeek) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [Ayre Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ayre-group) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Two Hop Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/two-hop-ventures) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Persimmon Hill](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/persimmon-hill) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [A+E Global Media](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/a-e-television-networks) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Ausvic Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ausvic-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Bodog

VC Fund · Los Angeles, United States

Founded in 1994, Bodog has its head office, and is licensed in, the Caribbean nation of Antigua. Bodog Europe holds the exclusive license to the Bodog brand for online gaming in Europe, and operates Bodog.co.uk pursuant to current Interactive Gaming and Wagering Licenses, and is regulated and overseen by the Antigua and Barbuda Financial ServicesRegulatory Commission, Directorate of Offshore Gaming. The United Kingdom's Department of Culture, Media and Sport have designated and recognized Antigua and Barbuda as a trusted, highly-regulated "white listed" jurisdiction effective Nov. 3, 2008.

1 contacts available at Bodog.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calvin Ayre | Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/calvin-ayre |

## Similar investors

### Similar industry
- [BITKRAFT Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bitkraft-ventures) — VC Fund
- [Sam Enrico Williams](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sam-enrico-williams-d11c) — Angel Investor
- [Courtside Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/courtside-ventures) — VC Fund

### Similar stage
- [Antler](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/antler-be9c) — VC Fund
- [Alumni Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alumni-ventures-group) — VC Fund
- [Right Side Capital Management](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/right-side-capital-management) — VC Fund

### Similar country
- [Antler](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/antler-be9c) — VC Fund
- [Investinor](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/investinor) — VC Fund
- [Skyfall Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/skyfall-ventures) — VC Fund

## Featured in investor lists
- [Blockchain Angel Investors in United States](https://shizune.co/investors/blockchain-angel-investors-united-states)
- [Web3 Angel Investors in United States](https://shizune.co/investors/web3-angel-investors-united-states)
- [eSports Angel Investors](https://shizune.co/investors/esports-angel-investors)
- [Platforms Angel Investors](https://shizune.co/investors/platforms-angel-investors)
- [eSports Investors in United States](https://shizune.co/investors/esports-investors-united-states)
- [eSports Angel Investors in United States](https://shizune.co/investors/esports-angel-investors-united-states)

## 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 30 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Calvin Ayre's check size?

Calvin Ayre typically joins rounds of $363k–$4.4M at Seed and $1.5M–$3M at Venture - Series Unknown. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Calvin Ayre participates in.

### When did Calvin Ayre last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Calvin Ayre closed in Apr 2025. Shizune tracks 30 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

# About Shizune
Shizune.co is an investor database. Core features:
- 48,091 startup investors (angels, VCs, accelerators, and others)
- Email, phone, LinkedIn (for intros), socials, and other contact data
- Updated daily from public funding news
- CSV and Excel export

The User can access the full database FOR FREE after signing up: shizune.co