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Electric Capital

Palo Alto, CA · Invests in Europe; Global; US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AMedia & EntertainmentDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechHealthcare & BiotechCrypto & Web3Fintech & PaymentsDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSecurity & CybersecurityHealthcare & Digital HealthClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

User-owned technology empowered by distributed systems and cryptography enables people to reclaim control from intermediaries. We invest in systems that reduce reliance on centralized institutions and give users control, privacy, and access to global markets.

Likely not a fit for

We do not invest in traditional SaaS, consumer apps without crypto/blockchain component, hardware-only, or non-crypto focused companies. We avoid gambling/casino games and companies that reinforce centralized intermediaries.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$3B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

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Avichal Garg

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Curtis Spencer

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Ken Deeter

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Maria Shen

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Ren Crypto Fish

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Portfolio

SolanaFintech Payments

Solana is a high-performance blockchain network that powers internet capital markets, payments, and crypto applications. It is known for being fast, decentralized, and scalable.

KrakenFintech Payments

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.

EigenLayerDeveloper Tools Infra

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.

MonadSecurity Cyber

Monad is a next-generation, Ethereum-compatible blockchain delivering high performance with low fees and scalable decentralization, designed to handle security data at enterprise scale.

Magic EdenGaming

Magic Eden is a leading NFT marketplace that is redefining the crypto entertainment ecosystem by uniting collectibles, games, and digital experiences. The platform offers a suite of products including a cross-chain wallet and advanced trading tools.

dYdXFintech Payments

dYdX is a decentralized trading platform for perpetual contracts, offering advanced tools and low fees. It aims to democratize access to financial opportunities and is backed by prominent investors.

NEARSemiconductors Hardware

NEAR is a modular, high-speed blockchain protocol designed for AI to act on behalf of users, enabling agents to own assets, make decisions, and transact freely across networks.

Mysten LabsDeveloper Tools Infra

At Mysten Labs, we are building critical infrastructure to enable a more decentralized internet.

JitoDeveloper Tools Infra

Jito Labs provides infrastructure solutions for Solana, focusing on maximizing MEV (Miner Extractable Value) opportunities for validators and searchers on the blockchain.

CertoraSecurity Cyber

Certora provides formal verification tools and smart contract audits to secure blockchain applications, ensuring that smart contracts behave as intended and are free from vulnerabilities.

Iron FishFintech Payments

Iron Fish is a Layer-1 blockchain that provides optional privacy for assets on transparent chains, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to ensure that all transactions are private.

SpruceIDEnterprise Software

SpruceID provides digital trust infrastructure for government services, focusing on secure identity verification, fraud prevention, and workflow optimization.

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Electric Capital Research Investment Thesis Electric Capital is an engineering-led venture capital firm specializing in user-owned technology and cryptographic infrastructure. The firm invests in systems that reduce reliance on intermediaries and give users control, privacy, and access. Founded in 2018, Electric Capital's core thesis centers on the belief that distributed systems and cryptography

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