Attention - read to the end for alpha 👀

I haven’t talked about them much before, but it’s time for an appreciation post for one of our portfolio companies that’s been absolutely killing it lately:

@Collector_Crypt

We all know trenchers and crypto natives don’t just love Pokémon cards - they’re hooked on the thrill of randomness, the surprise of every reveal, and the dopamine rush that comes with each pack opened.

Now imagine a platform where you can open Pokémon packs digitally, each one backed by a real, physical card.

That’s exactly what Collector’s latest product, the Gacha Machine, does.

You pay $50 and get a Pokémon NFT on Solana tied to a real-world card, valued anywhere between $30 and $5,000.
It’s a gamified collecting experience that blends the excitement of traditional collecting with the transparency and true ownership of Web3.

Think of it as a digital-native vending machine for collectibles - combining discovery, value, and on-chain provenance in a way we’ve never seen before.

And yes, people love it.

Since the start of the year, usage has exploded without a single $ spent on marketing. The Collector team can barely keep up with acquiring enough physical Pokémon cards to meet their demand on @solana:

- NFTs minted up 10x, now over 25,000 Pokémon cards live on Solana

- Daily pack purchases hitting new highs

- Nearly 1M packs sold, generating $56M+ in volume

- A growing catalog of rare, sought-after cards, several worth 5 figures+

Just a few days ago, they even outpaced @Courtyard_io by 2.5x in volume - despite Courtyard being viewed as the incumbent and having just announced a $30M raise.

Now here‘s the alpha:

1) If you’re into Pokémon collecting, try the Gacha. Because of how well Collector sources and prices their cards, the expected value per spin is often higher than the cost:

~$55 average return for a $50 spin

Meaning frequent users who actually want to own the cards often end up ahead.

2) Their token launch is coming.

@metaplex just rolled out its new token launch protocol, and Collector will be part of the first cohort with their sale.

While it’s already generating serious anticipation in some corners, the broader space is still quiet- and that’s intentional.

What’s different about this sale:

100% of proceeds go to liquidity, none to the team

- Part to provide DEX liquidity
- The rest to aggressively expand their Pokémon card treasury, powering the Gacha and future products

As for direct token value accrual, the team’s keeping details under wraps for now. But they’ve confirmed this:

It will be the first token officially backed by a multi-million-dollar Pokémon card treasury, meaning downside risk is significantly limited.

Personally, I think Collector is massively underrated.

I’ve worked with the team for years, they’re some of the most passionate, committed, and authentic builders in the space, turning their love for collecting into a thriving business.

Add the fact they’re already doing nearly 8-figure net ARR, in a market where revenue is the new meta.

Collector is looking gud here.