BARBARELLA VENTURES

Achieving Prosperous Returns.

We believe in investing in what turns us on. We back visionaries, and changemakers who aren’t just building companies—they’re shaping the future.

DuContra Ventures

We bring investors, founders, and thought leaders together to create a YBM: yield beyond money; a felt return on connection and community. Adrian Grenier and Ba Minuzzi, a dynamic duo whose diverse experiences and shared vision for a better world drive our mission. Together, we are not just investors; we are advocates for a future where business intersects seamlessly with positive social and environmental impact.

Ausum Ventures

The premier venture fund at the intersection of blockchain technology and social impact.

Founded by Ba and Jeremy Gardner, Ausum was built on the conviction that blockchain can be a force for good — democratizing access, reshaping industries, and fueling systemic change. Together, Ba and Jeremy pair disciplined investing with a shared belief in technology’s power to create a more inclusive and resilient future.

BABEL Ventures

A pioneering consumer-biotech fund backing bold founders at the edge of biotech and deep tech.
Founded by Ba Minuzzi in partnership with Ryan Bethencourt, BABEL Ventures was built on high conviction: to invest early in visionary scientists and entrepreneurs with the potential to transform lives and industries.