Framework Ventures
framework.venturesVCMatch tracks Framework Ventures as an investor focused on Blockchain Crypto, Fintech, and AI/ML companies, Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, United States and San Francisco markets, and $250k to $40m check sizes. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.
Check Size
$250k to $40m
Focus Areas
Geography
United States and San Francisco
Investment Thesis
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.
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Investment Focus
Who should take a closer look
Framework Ventures is most relevant for founders raising Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds in Blockchain Crypto, Fintech, AI/ML, and Data Infrastructure, especially across United States and San Francisco, with public check-size signals around $250k to $40m.
Focus statement
Framework 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.
Value Add
- 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
Stage And Sector Fit
Investment Team
14 Partners at Framework Ventures
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