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Blockchain Builders Fund

North America, California, United States, Palo Alto

Description

Blockchain Builders Fund, based in Palo Alto, California, operates as a specialized venture capital firm dedicated to fostering the growth and adoption of blockchain technology. Established with a clear mission, the fund actively encourages, develops, and invests in innovative technologies and applications designed to promote mainstream blockchain use. Their strategic focus extends across various facets of the Web3 ecosystem, aiming to identify and support foundational infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain gaming, and metaverse projects. The fund positions itself as a key enabler for startups building the future of the decentralized internet.

The fund primarily targets early-stage companies, typically participating in Seed and Series A funding rounds. Their investment thesis centers on identifying projects with strong technical foundations, clear use cases, and the potential for significant real-world impact and broad adoption. Beyond capital, Blockchain Builders Fund emphasizes a "builder" approach, often providing strategic guidance, technical support, and network access to its portfolio companies. This hands-on involvement aims to accelerate development and market penetration for promising blockchain ventures. They are particularly interested in scalable solutions that address current limitations within the blockchain space or unlock new opportunities for mainstream users.

Blockchain Builders Fund has rapidly built a diverse portfolio, having made over 20 investments since its inception. Their portfolio includes companies developing critical blockchain infrastructure, innovative DeFi protocols, and engaging Web3 applications. While specific fund size is not publicly disclosed, their typical initial check sizes range from approximately $250,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting their commitment to providing crucial early-stage capital. This targeted investment strategy allows them to support nascent projects from their foundational stages, helping to shape the evolving landscape of decentralized technologies. The fund's presence in Palo Alto, a hub for technological innovation, further strengthens its ability to connect with leading talent and emerging trends in the blockchain sector.

Investor Profile

Blockchain Builders Fund has backed more than 22 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Hong Kong.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web3.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (55%)
  • Pre Seed (27%)
  • Series A (14%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (77%)
  • Hong Kong (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Web3
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Data Integration
  • Infrastructure
  • Bitcoin
  • Identity Management
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FAQ

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Who does Blockchain Builders Fund frequently co-invest with?

a16z crypto
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
LongHash Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
Samsung NEXT
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 4
NGC Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
DC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Hack VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
gumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Foresight Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 4
Symbolic Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Blockchain Builders Fund often collaborate with?

Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
LL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Scott Moore
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 1
CL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
TS
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
EC
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Shared Deals: 1
IP
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Blockchain Builders Fund?

inshAllah

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

inshAllah is a cryptocurrency staking platform that works on cutting edge applications of Islamic finance built on crypto rails.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
SeedJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
PrismaX

San Francisco, California, United States

PrismaX is a robotics intelligence platform that offers decentralized data collection and model training.

SeedJun 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
PublicAI

San Francisco, California, United States

PublicAI is a Web3 distributed AI training network that helps people to earn rewards by contributing data work.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Web3
Series AJun 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000

Cambrian is an AI infrastructure protocol that creates quickly available financial insight from offchain and onchain information.

Blockchain
SeedMar 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,900,000
Primus Labs

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Primus connects Web2 data to Web3, offering verified information to AI models while ensuring user privacy.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
SeedFeb 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,500,000

Pod network is a L1 primitive that is blockless, leaderless and relaxes the notion of transaction total ordering.

SeedJan 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Almanax

New York, New York, United States

Almanax provides AI-powered security tools for web3.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainCyber Security
Series UnknownJan 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Primus

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Primus is an IT company that specializes in providing AI-powered intelligence in the Web3.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationWeb Design
SeedJan 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Hyperbolic

Irvine, California, United States

Hyperbolic is a software development company that provides web and networking solutions to build decentralized computing platforms.

Cloud ComputingInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSoftware
Series ADec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
0G

San Francisco, California, United States

0G is a technology startup + foundation developing a web3 modular infrastructure platform to build applications on low-latency data feeds.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainWeb3
SeedNov 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $40,000,000