Blockchain Capital
San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Asia; Europe; North America · Website
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Blockchain technology will reshape how value is transferred, stored, and transacted globally. Best companies built by crypto-native founders deeply committed to long-term vision. We invest across entire crypto stack: DeFi, infrastructure, consumer apps, gaming, identity.
Likely not a fit for
Non-crypto tech, scams lacking genuine utility, teams without crypto conviction, projects that centralize what should be decentralized, purely extractive financial products
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $2B
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
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Paxos Labs provides a financial utility stack for digital assets, enabling platforms to integrate branded stablecoins, yield generation, and credit markets seamlessly into their user experiences.
Aave is a decentralized non-custodial liquidity protocol that allows users to supply and borrow assets, earning interest on their deposits and accessing liquidity against collateral.
1inch is a self-custodial DeFi ecosystem that enables users to swap crypto tokens across multiple networks at the best rates. It combines liquidity from various decentralized exchanges to facilitate efficient trading and offers a suite of products including a wallet, portfolio tracker, and payment card.
Balancer is a decentralized AMM protocol on Ethereum offering flexible liquidity pools. It supports various pool types and is used by liquidity providers and arbitrageurs.
Across is a crosschain engine that makes bridging instant, affordable, and secure for users while enabling developers to create dApps with inbuilt crosschain experiences. It utilizes an intents-based architecture to streamline crosschain transactions.
Composable Finance specializes in DeFi aggregation, arbitrage, and institutional onboarding. It recently announced a realignment of Mosaic, moving away from its trusted architecture. Composable's XCVM provides abstracted user experiences and generalized tooling.
Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also offers services for businesses and institutions, providing tools for crypto trading, payments, and asset management.
OpenSea is an NFT marketplace that allows users to buy, sell, and trade non-fungible tokens (NFTs) across various categories including art, gaming, and collectibles.
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform offering services for individual and institutional traders. It provides support, trading tools, and institutional crypto trading solutions.
Circle Games is a mobile gaming company that offers engaging puzzle experiences through its flagship game, Sort Express. Players are challenged to organize, match, and clear real-world 3D objects across increasingly complex levels, providing a uniquely satisfying gameplay experience.
EigenLayer is a protocol built on Ethereum that introduces Restaking, a new primitive for Web3 builders that provides a marketplace for trust, allowing users to stake assets and secure offchain services while earning rewards.
Recent activity
- Apr 2026
Paxos Labs
Growth · Lead
- Feb 2026
TRM Labs
Series C · Lead
- Dec 2025
RedotPay
Series B · Investor
- Dec 2025
Button
Seed · Lead
- Apr 2025
Camp Network
Series A · Co-Lead
- Jun 2024
Bluesky
Series A · Investor
- Oct 2023
Matter Labs
Series C · Lead
- Jul 2023
EigenLayer
Series B · Lead
Blockchain Capital in the news
incrypted
Follow the Money: Over $3 Billion in Investments, New Venture Capital Funds, and a Lull in the Corporate Sector
1 month ago
coindesk.com
Yellow Card announces $40 million funding round to expand its stablecoin infrastructure
1 month ago
CoinMarketCap
Blockchain Capital Targets $700M Across Two New Crypto Funds
1 month ago
Stock Titan
Blockchain Capital funds gain Securitize Corp. (SECZ) shares via merger earnout
2 months ago
Africa Business Communities
Blockchain captured 5.3% of Africa’s venture funding in 2025
2 months ago
Fortune
Blockchain Capital Crypto 100
2 months ago
Crypto News
Mouro closes $400M fund as Santander backs AI and blockchain bets
3 months ago
Decrypt
Blockchain Capital Seeks $700M for Two New Crypto Funds
4 months ago
Crypto News
Blockchain Capital eyes $700M raise across early and growth crypto funds
4 months ago
Tech in Asia
US crypto VC firm Blockchain Capital plans $700m fundraise
4 months ago
The Block
Blockchain Capital seeks $700 million for two new funds: Bloomberg
4 months ago
CoinDesk
Coinbase backer Blockchain Capital hunts $700 million for new funds
4 months ago
Yahoo Finance
Blockchain Capital Seeks $700 Million for New Venture and Token Funds
4 months ago
Yahoo Finance
Blockchain Capital Seeks $700M for Two New Crypto Funds
4 months ago
The Block
Blockchain Capital seeks $700 million for two new funds: Bloomberg
4 months ago
CryptoNinjas
Blockchain Capital Targets $700M Crypto War Chest
4 months ago
bloomingbit
Blockchain Capital Seeks $700 Million for Two New Funds
4 months ago
Bloomberg.com
Blockchain Capital Said to Seek $700 Million For Two New Funds
4 months ago
Fortune
Exclusive: Paxos Labs raises $12 million after startup spins off from veteran stablecoin issuer
4 months ago
CryptoRank
Blockchain Capital Stuns Market with $24.8M AAVE Deposit to Coinbase, Signaling Potential Major Sale
5 months ago
FinTech Global
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs bags $70m Series C
7 months ago
The Block
Crypto analytics firm TRM Labs reaches unicorn status following $70M Blockchain Capital-led Series C
7 months ago
Fortune
Crypto crime-fighting startup TRM Labs notches $1 billion valuation with new $70 million funding round
7 months ago
TRM Labs
TRM Labs Announces $70M Series C to Scale AI Solutions to Disrupt Criminal Networks and Counter National Security Threats
7 months ago
The Washington Post
Epstein invested alongside top Silicon Valley names in crypto firm Coinbase
7 months ago
Daily Herald
Epstein invested alongside top Silicon Valley names in crypto firm Coinbase
7 months ago
Decrypt
Jeffrey Epstein Was an Early Investor in Coinbase, Emails Reveal
7 months ago
Forbes Africa
Africa’s Blockchain Capital Shows Steady Momentum; Adoption Challenges Persist
Aug 2025
CoinGecko
Blockchain Capital Price: BCAP/USD Live Price Chart, Market Cap & News Today
May 2025
TechCrunch
Blockchain Capital launches two new funds for a total of $580M
Sep 2023
Newcomer | Substack
Inside 3 Crypto Funds' Investor Decks
Apr 2022
PR Newswire
Blockchain Capital Raises $300 Million for Fund V
Jun 2021
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