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Bloccelerate VC

North America, Washington, United States, Seattle

Description

Bloccelerate VC is a Seattle-based venture capital firm established in 2018, dedicated to investing in blockchain and Web3 companies globally. The firm primarily targets early-stage opportunities, focusing on seed and Series A rounds. Bloccelerate's investment thesis centers on supporting foundational technologies and innovative applications within the decentralized ecosystem, including infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain gaming, and metaverse projects. Their global reach allows them to identify promising startups across various geographies, providing capital and strategic guidance to help these companies scale.

The firm has raised multiple funds, including Bloccelerate VC Fund II, which aimed for a target of $100 million to deploy into the burgeoning Web3 space. This capital is typically deployed in initial checks ranging from $500,000 up to $5 million, depending on the stage of the company and the specific needs of the funding round. Bloccelerate positions itself as more than just a capital provider, offering portfolio companies access to a robust network of industry experts, potential partners, and follow-on investors.

Bloccelerate VC emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging its team's deep expertise in blockchain technology and venture capital to support its portfolio companies through critical growth phases. Their commitment extends beyond financial investment, often involving mentorship and operational support to help founders navigate the complexities of building and scaling in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. The firm's consistent focus since its inception in 2018 underscores its long-term belief in the transformative potential of decentralized technologies.

Investor Profile

Bloccelerate VC has backed more than 31 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (39%)
  • Seed (35%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)

Country Focus

  • United States (58%)
  • Switzerland (16%)
  • Germany (3%)
  • South Africa (3%)
  • Belgium (3%)
  • Israel (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Web3
  • Decentralized Finance (Defi)
  • Software
  • Finance
  • Developer Platform
  • Information Technology
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Who does Bloccelerate VC frequently co-invest with?

Animoca Ventures
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 4
CMS Holdings
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Infinity Ventures Crypto
Asia, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Taipei
Co-Investments: 4
Maelstrom
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 4
G1 Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
RockTree Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Builder Capital
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 4
Co-Investments: 4
Co-Investments: 4
Stake Capital Group
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Bloccelerate VC often collaborate with?

PM
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
AC
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
MD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 4
AB
Europe, Switzerland
Shared Deals: 1
Mike Silagadze
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 4
BL
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 4
Andrew Keys
North America, Puerto Rico
Shared Deals: 1
DR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
KT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4

What are some of recent deals done by Bloccelerate VC?

Rover is a liquid staking protocol on Botanix that exchanges Bitcoin for rovBTC.

CryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
SeedMay 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,100,000
Tally

New York, New York, United States

Tally is a frontend for onchain DAOs

BlockchainCryptocurrency
Series AApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Validation Cloud

Zug, Zug, Switzerland

Validation Cloud is a Web3 data x AI company that connects organizations into Web3 through a fast, scalable, and intelligent platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainCloud InfrastructureCryptocurrencyData IntegrationSaaSWeb3
Series AMar 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000

Neptune Protocol is a decentralized lending platform.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)FinanceSecurity
SeedDec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,900,000

Magma is a decentralized liquid staking protocol built on the Monad Network, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)
SeedOct 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,900,000
Gelato

Zug, Zug, Switzerland

Gelato is web3’s cloud platform empowering builders to deploy their own Ethereum Rollups with a single-click.

BlockchainDeveloper ToolsEthereumSmart ContractsSoftwareWeb3
Series AOct 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,000,000

Fluid Protocol is an over-collateralized, decentralized borrowing mechanism designed exclusively for Fuel Network.

ConsultingFinTechInformation Technology
SeedOct 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,900,000
Hypernative

Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel

Hypernative is a software development company that protects digital assets using AI.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningWeb3
Series ASep 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Pi Squared

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Pi Squared enables trustless remote computing, AI, and interoperable smart contracts for any blockchain or dApp.

BlockchainSoftware
SeedJul 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,500,000
Ava Protocol

San Francisco, California, United States

Ava Protocol is an intent-based Eigenlayer AVS that seamlessly enables private autonomous transactions for DeFi, NFTs, DePIN and RWA.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechPaymentsWeb3
SeedJun 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,500,000