Framework Ventures
framework.venturesFramework Ventures focuses on DeFi, stablecoins, AI, blockchain infrastructure, web3 gaming, and L1s. The firm is based in San Francisco and typically leads early-stage rounds with check sizes ranging from $250k to $40 million.
Check Size
$250K - $40M
Focus Areas
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Framework Ventures operates as a high-conviction, early-stage crypto-native venture firm that prioritizes identifying founders with exceptional grit, drive, and product-market fit. The firm takes a hands-on approach to early-stage opportunities, having developed expertise over four crypto market cycles in discerning which founders can successfully launch blockchain protocols. Their investment approach emphasizes leading rounds across emerging and maturing verticals in the crypto ecosystem.
What Sets Them Apart
- Pioneer status: 'arguably the first VC firm to go all in on the emerging Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem'
- Early conviction on major protocols: Major early investments in multi-billion dollar apps and networks like Chainlink, Aave, Synthetix, and The Graph
- Track record across market cycles: Expertise developed over 'four crypto market cycles'
- Significant fund size and resources: $400M third fund with institutional backing
- Policy and regulatory expertise: General Counsel leads Framework's policy efforts with foundational digital assets policy experience
- Operational depth: Team includes former executives from Netflix, Snapchat, Dropbox, and Coinbase
Investment Team
14 Partners at Framework Ventures
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