Framework Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $10M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $400M
- Sectors
- Web3, Fintech, DevTools
- Founded
- 2019
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
About Framework Ventures
Framework Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, CA founded in 2019. Framework Ventures is a leading crypto-native VC firm with a track record of partnering with winning founders. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. The firm manages $400M in assets under management.
Notable portfolio companies include Synthetix, Chainlink, Compound, The Graph, Aave, Near Protocol, Arweave and Livepeer. Web3-native venture capital firm investing in blockchain infrastructure, DeFi protocols, and crypto-enabled applications. Focus on decentralized technologies and tokenized ecosystems.
Investment Thesis
“Web3-native venture capital firm investing in blockchain infrastructure, DeFi protocols, and crypto-enabled applications. Focus on decentralized technologies and tokenized ecosystems.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Fund History
- Framework Ventures has raised four flagship vehicles plus offshore parallels, each disclosed on SEC Form D. Framework Ventures L.P. filed on 19 September 2019 as an indefinite offering with a first sale of 22 July 2019; a September 2020 amendment put total sold at $14.15 million.
- Framework Ventures II L.P. filed 6 April 2021 against a $100 million target, paired with Framework Ventures Offshore Fund II. Framework Ventures III LP filed 22 April 2022 reporting $290.5 million sold with a first sale of 25 March 2022, alongside a parallel LP and an offshore fund.
- Framework Ventures IV L.P. filed 9 August 2024 as an indefinite offering and had recorded $169.45 million sold by an amendment on 11 August 2025, first sale 15 August 2024, again with an offshore twin.
- Michael Anderson and Vance Spencer are named as related persons on all four series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Framework Ventures invest at?
Framework Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Framework Ventures located?
Framework Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Framework Ventures focus on?
Framework Ventures focuses on investments in Web3, Fintech, DevTools. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Framework Ventures's typical check size?
Framework Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Framework Ventures have under management?
Framework Ventures manages approximately $400M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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