Crypto & Web3 startups and investors we cover

Shortlist companies and funds tagged Crypto & Web3 in our directory. This hub is a sector cut, not a complete market census. Search every startup from /startups or open the investor list.

Startups in this sector

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Cari
Bank-governed tokenized-deposit network so regional banks can move programmable money inside the regulatory perimeter.
Diameter Pay
Compliance-first U.S. dollar rails, virtual accounts, and stablecoin on/off-ramps for banks and fintechs.
Ajaib
Indonesia multi-asset investment platform spanning equities, crypto, stablecoins, FX, and payments.
Fasset
Stablecoin-powered neobanking for emerging markets.
Zefchain
Layer-1 blockchain lab behind Linera microchain protocol (also Zefchain Labs Inc.).
Yupp
Crypto-incentivized platform for evaluating and comparing AI models side-by-side.
Yuga Labs
Web3 IP studio behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, CryptoPunks, and the Otherside metaverse.
Yield Guild Games
Play-to-earn gaming guild investing in NFT game assets across blockchain titles.
XMTP
Decentralized messaging protocol for web3 apps and wallets.
XMTP Labs
Company building XMTP — decentralized messaging protocol for crypto wallets and apps.
Worldcoin
Digital identity and cryptocurrency project — proof-of-personhood via World ID.
Warbler Labs
Development company behind Goldfinch decentralized credit protocol for real-world lending.

Investors in this sector

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Blockchange Ventures
New York–based early-stage venture firm investing exclusively in blockchain protocols and crypto infrastructure. Founded in 2018, Blockchange backs founders building decentralized networks, wallets, and on-chain data systems.
Compound
New York thesis-driven deep-tech firm led by Michael Dempsey. Known for research-heavy, n-of-1 investing across AI/ML, robotics, biology, crypto, and frontier infrastructure—often backing technically ambitious teams before categories are obvious.
Digital Currency Group
New York holding company and investor in the crypto industry, founded by Barry Silbert in 2015. Operates and backs businesses including Grayscale and CoinDesk, with 200+ equity investments across blockchain infrastructure, DeFi, and digital assets.
FTX Ventures
Defunct venture arm of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, active from 2021 until FTX's November 2022 bankruptcy. Portfolio stakes were subject to estate proceedings; the firm is not making new investments.
FirstMile Ventures
Colorado seed firm (firstmilevc.com) founded in 2014, headquartered in Colorado Springs with Denver and Austin presence. Aims to be an early partner to founders building companies in major tech hubs outside the coasts — especially Colorado and Texas. BusinessDen reported a ~$25M third fund in 2026 with typical checks cited in the mid-six-figure range and a majority of investments expected in Colorado.
HOF Capital
New York-based multi-stage firm backing ambitious founders in frontier technology from pre-seed through growth, with a global LP network spanning 200+ families and organizations.
Jump Capital
Chicago early-stage venture firm investing in AI applications and infrastructure, fintech, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. Jump Capital announced a $350M Fund VIII in July 2026 and is expanding its New York presence while retaining its operator-led, technical-market focus.
Multicoin Capital
Austin-based, thesis-driven crypto investor backing tokens, protocols, and companies — known for early Solana ecosystem conviction and public research theses.
Slow Ventures
Early-stage firm with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston, and beyond, backing founders across consumer, enterprise, crypto, and the creator economy.
TTV Capital
Atlanta early-stage fintech VC founded in 2000 — one of the longest-running funds investing exclusively in financial-services technology. Fund VI closed at $250M in March 2023 (oversubscribed from a $150M target). Portfolio includes Bill.com, Greenlight, SmartAsset, Cardlytics, and MX.