⛓️ VC Directory
Web3 Venture Capital Firms
Web3 venture capital firms fund blockchain protocols, decentralized applications, crypto infrastructure, and token-based economies. Despite market cyclicality, web3 VC investment remains substantial, with dedicated crypto funds managing tens of billions in committed capital. Top web3 investors like a16z crypto, Paradigm, Polychain Capital, and Multicoin Capital look for teams building the decentralized internet layer — including layer-1 and layer-2 scaling solutions, DeFi protocols, decentralized identity, and on-chain gaming infrastructure. Key trends include modular blockchain architectures, real-world asset tokenization, zero-knowledge proof applications, and institutional DeFi. Web3 VCs often participate through token warrants alongside equity, creating unique fund structures. Notable web3 investments include Ethereum ecosystem projects, Solana, and Uniswap. Investors evaluate protocol-level innovation, community strength, tokenomic sustainability, and regulatory compliance strategies.
29 firms
Top Web3 firms in this list
- 1confirmation · Incline Village, NV · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Web3
- Abstract · San Francisco, CA · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · AI
- Asymmetric · Austin, TX · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Web3
- BlueYard Capital · Berlin, Germany · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Web3
- Borderless Capital · Clermont, FL · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Web3
- Canonical Crypto · San Francisco, CA · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Web3
- Chapter One Ventures · Los Angeles, CA · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Consumer
- Cleo Capital · San Francisco, CA · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Fintech
- Daphni · Paris, France · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Fintech
- Dragonfly Capital Partners · San Francisco, CA · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Web3
- Draper Associates · San Mateo, CA · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Consumer
- Framework Ventures · San Francisco, CA · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Web3
- FundersClub · San Francisco, CA · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Enterprise
- Further Ventures · Abu Dhabi, UAE · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Fintech
- Galaxy Interactive · New York, NY · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Gaming
- Kima Ventures · Paris, France · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Fintech
- Kindred Ventures · San Francisco, CA · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Consumer
- Polychain Capital · San Francisco, CA · Seed to Series B+ · Web3
- Variant Fund · New York, NY · Seed to Series A · Web3
- Maven 11 Capital · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Seed to Series A · Web3
1Up Ventures
San Francisco, CAGame-developer-only follow-on investor building curated peer community
1confirmation
Incline Village, NVLearn which startups 1confirmation invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Nick Tomaino).
1kx
Berlin, GermanyCrypto-native operators architecting token-first networks
AU21 Capital
San Francisco, CAHybrid venture and hedge fund backing brilliant blockchain founders
Abstract
San Francisco, CALearn which startups Abstract invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
Asymmetric
Austin, TXLearn which startups Asymmetric invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Joe McCann).
Blockchain Founders Fund
SingaporeLearn which startups Blockchain Founders Fund invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
BlueYard Capital
Berlin, GermanyLearn which startups BlueYard Capital invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Ciaran O'Leary).
Borderless Capital
Clermont, FLLearn which startups Borderless Capital invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Arul Murugan).
Canonical Crypto
San Francisco, CALearn which startups Canonical Crypto invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Anand Iyer).
Chapter One Ventures
Los Angeles, CALearn which startups Chapter One Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Jeff Morris Jr.).
Cleo Capital
San Francisco, CALearn which startups Cleo Capital invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Sarah Kunst).
Daphni
Paris, FranceLearn which startups Daphni invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
Dragonfly Capital Partners
San Francisco, CALearn which startups Dragonfly Capital Partners invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Haseeb Qureshi).
Draper Associates
San Mateo, CALearn which startups Draper Associates invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Tim Draper).
Framework Ventures
San Francisco, CALearn which startups Framework Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Michael Anderson).
FundersClub
San Francisco, CALearn which startups FundersClub invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
Further Ventures
Abu Dhabi, UAELearn which startups Further Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
Galaxy Interactive
New York, NYLearn which startups Galaxy Interactive invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
Kima Ventures
Paris, FranceLearn which startups Kima Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Xavier Niel).
Kindred Ventures
San Francisco, CALearn which startups Kindred Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Kanyi Maqubela).
Polychain Capital
San Francisco, CALeading crypto-native investment firm managing hedge fund and venture strategies focused on blockchain protocols and Web3 infrastructure.
Variant Fund
New York, NYCrypto-native venture fund focused on the ownership economy, investing in protocols and applications that distribute ownership to users.
Delphi Digital
New York, NYA research-driven digital asset investment firm that provides institutional-grade analysis and advisory services. Invests in early-stage crypto and Web3 projects.
Maven 11 Capital
Amsterdam, NetherlandsAmsterdam-based crypto-native fund investing in blockchain protocols and decentralized applications. Focuses on early-stage Web3 infrastructure and DeFi projects.
Paradigm
San Francisco, CACrypto-focused investment firm founded by Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam and former Sequoia partner Matt Huang. One of the largest dedicated crypto venture funds.
Placeholder VC
New York, NYA venture capital firm that invests in decentralized information networks. Founded by Joel Monegro and Chris Burniske, Placeholder focuses on open-source protocols and crypto networks.
Slow Ventures
San Francisco, CAFounded by Sam Lessin and others, known for their eclectic portfolio and contrarian investment approach. Focuses on early-stage companies across various sectors with unique business models.
USV (Union Square Ventures)
New York, NYA thesis-driven venture firm in NYC, known for early investments in Twitter, Tumblr, Etsy, and Coinbase. Focuses on large networks of engaged users and decentralized systems.