Kosmos Ventures

Kosmos Ventures is a research-driven venture fund that focuses on building network effects through token and product design, governance, community building and go-to-market strategy. It was founded by Sheridan Hammond, who the firm describes as heading Australia's largest multi-strategy investment firm, with a focus spanning infrastructure, decentralised finance and blockchain gaming. Lachlan Breakey serves as managing partner, overseeing research and deal flow, while Juan Cianci leads research, bringing a background in quantitative research, economic modelling and algorithmic game theory. The firm publishes research covering topics such as prediction markets, token issuance frameworks, blockchain transaction fees, and approaches to combating sybil attacks within decentralised communities, alongside commentary on real yield and on internal versus external fee structures.