At a Glance
Framework Ventures is a prominent crypto-native venture capital firm founded in 2019 that focuses exclusively on Web3, DeFi, and blockchain infrastructure investments. Co-founded by Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson, the firm has established itself as one of the leading investors in decentralized finance protocols and blockchain infrastructure projects. Framework takes a thesis-driven approach to investing, often backing projects that are building foundational infrastructure for the decentralized web. The firm is known for its deep technical expertise in blockchain technology and its ability to provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies navigating the complex Web3 landscape. Framework has been an early investor in many of the most successful DeFi protocols and has built a reputation for identifying promising projects in their earliest stages. The team actively participates in governance of various protocols and maintains close relationships with founders and developers across the Web3 ecosystem.
“Backs the builders of decentralized finance and Web3 infrastructure, actively participating in protocol governance and ecosystem development.”
Framework Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Framework Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Framework Ventures focuses on investments in Web3, Fintech, Gaming. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Framework Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $20M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Framework Ventures manages approximately $800M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.