Delphi Ventures
San Mateo, California · Invests in US; Global · Website
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Delphi backs extraordinary founders at the bleeding edge of technology, operating at the intersection of crypto/blockchain and deep tech. Crypto is freedom technology enabling human coordination at scale without intermediaries. With AI and atomic breakthroughs, these forces will disintermediate legacy models and form foundations of civilizational change over the next decade.
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Avoids speculative token projects without technical differentiation, consumer apps purely chasing token value, and projects misaligned with founder integrity and long-term vision
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- Takes a board seat
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- Decision process
- Partnership vote
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Ambient Finance is a decentralized trading protocol that operates on various public blockchains, allowing users to trade compatible digital assets with low fees and enhanced liquidity rewards.
Allora Network is a decentralized, community-driven AI ecosystem that enables crowdsourced models and supports staking mechanisms for economic security and decentralization.
Aori Labs provides a universal, trust-minimized intent settlement protocol that facilitates cross-chain trading of digital assets through an intent-based architecture. Users can express trading goals rather than specifying execution paths, allowing for optimized trading strategies across multiple blockchain networks.
Anoma Network is a protocol designed to facilitate large-scale coordination without a unidimensional unit of account, allowing participants to express multiple variables in their digital values. It aims to redefine economic exchange through innovative mechanisms that transcend traditional monetary systems.
Altered State Machine is developing an open protocol for AI agents that users can own, evolve, and personalize, enabling a new agent-powered internet.
Aarkdigital provides information and resources about the fundamentals of the decentralized non-custodial protocol called the Aarkdigital Protocol.
Zero Gravity is the first decentralized AI Layer 1 chain that orchestrates hardware resources (storage, compute) and software assets (data, models) to handle AI workloads at scale. It aims to bridge the gap between Web2 AI capabilities and Web3 decentralization, providing a modular, programmable protocol for enhanced data availability and processing.
375ai.com is currently listed for sale. The domain is available through Spaceship.com with no hidden fees. The sale includes secure checkout and quick transfer options.
A platform that simplifies DeFi by allowing users to earn, borrow, and grow their digital portfolios through a seamless user experience.
Apptronik builds advanced humanoid robots designed to work in human environments, focusing on improving efficiency and addressing labor shortages in industries such as logistics and manufacturing.
MiniStudio is a cartoon production studio that combines artistry and technology to create personalized cartoons for children. It focuses on storytelling that fosters emotional expression and meaningful connections.
Neuralink is pioneering brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that translate neural signals into actions, enabling individuals with spinal cord injuries and other conditions to control devices with their thoughts.
Recent activity
- Mar 2026
Tori Finance
Seed · Lead
- Feb 2026
GenFlux
Seed · Lead
- Feb 2026
Bluff
Series A · Lead
- Jan 2026
Oro
Growth · Lead
- Dec 2025
TestMachine
Seed · Lead
- Dec 2025
Hotstuff/Syndr Protocol
Seed · Lead
- Oct 2025
375ai
Seed · Lead
- May 2025
Hyperdrive
Seed · Lead
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The Block
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Sep 2024
YourStory.com
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Blockchain-based AI startup Sentient has raised $85 million in a seed funding round co-led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, Pantera Capital, and Framework Ventures. Other notable backers include Ethereal Ventures, Robot Ventures, Symbolic Capital, Delphi
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Delphi Ventures: Funding Rounds and Investments
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Pixelverse Raises $5.5M From Leading VCs to Fund Global Expansion of Web3 Gaming Movement
Jun 2024
TechCrunch
Mythos Ventures grabs $14M for inaugural fund to invest in AI
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Delphi Ventures Review: Quality and Prestigious Investment Fund
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May 2022
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