# General TAO Ventures

> Accelerating decentralized AI since 2021

General TAO Ventures helps AI and blockchain projects build infrastructure by providing venture development services focused on the Bittensor ecosystem.

General TAO Ventures helps blockchain and AI projects accelerate development within the Bittensor ecosystem by providing venture building services and infrastructure support. With it, companies can access subnet development, mining operations, and network validation services. General TAO Ventures operates as a subsidiary of Contango Digital Assets, focusing on decentralized AI technologies and blockchain integration. The company operates the 4th largest validator on the Bittensor network.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Venture Capital
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2021-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/gtv

## Products

- [Bittensor Ecosystem Services](https://thegrid.id/profiles/gtv): Bittensor Ecosystem Services implements comprehensive venture building through strategic investment, incubation advisory, validator infrastructure, developer recruitment, and marketing support. The platform facilitates subnet creation, mining operations, and technical guidance while providing enterprise-grade validation infrastructure and promotional services for blockchain x AI companies deploying on Bittensor. (Venture Fund, Live, Main Product)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.generaltao.ventures)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/gTAOventures)

## Relationships

- [Contango](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Contango): Parent organization

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