35 pre-seed crypto and web3 investors in the US
We list 35 pre-seed crypto and web3 investors in the US as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are San Francisco (7), Palo Alto (6) and New York (4).
Top 5 pre-seed crypto and web3 investors in the US, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (30: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (20; half of that when the sector is stated only), stage focus (15: all of it when pre-seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (12) and completeness of the public record (8). Stage and regional focus are our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Breed
Type: VC firm · HQ: Coral Gables, FL · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Crypto and Web3, Fintech, AI, Developer Tools · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $14M (SEC Form D, 2024)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $14M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2024); 83% of its observed portfolio is crypto and web3; backs pre-seed; 1 named decision-maker on file.
Paradigm
Type: VC firm · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Crypto and Web3, AI, Robotics, Fintech · Latest activity: New deal, Jul 2026 · Fund size on file: $1.1B (SEC Form D, 2021)
Dated new deal in Jul 2026; $1.1B fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); 90% of its observed portfolio is crypto and web3; backs pre-seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Inflection
Type: VC firm · HQ: Framingham, MA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Crypto and Web3, AI, Space, Defense Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); 22% of its observed portfolio is crypto and web3; backs pre-seed, seed; names the US as where it invests; 3 named decision-makers on file.
Electric Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Palo Alto, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Crypto and Web3, AI, Fintech, Healthtech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $532M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $532M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); 70% of its observed portfolio is crypto and web3; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Quiet Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Crypto and Web3, AI, SaaS, Fintech · Latest activity: New fund, Nov 2026 · Fund size on file: $500M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Nov 2026; $500M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); states crypto and web3 as a focus; backs pre-seed; 3 named decision-makers on file.
First 17 of 35 pre-seed crypto and web3 investors in the US
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breed | VC firm | Coral Gables, FL | Pre-seed | Crypto and Web3, Fintech, AI, Developer Tools | New fund, Sep 2026 | $14M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| Paradigm | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed | Crypto and Web3, AI, Robotics, Fintech | New deal, Jul 2026 | $1.1B (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Inflection | VC firm | Framingham, MA | Pre-seed, Seed | Crypto and Web3, AI, Space, Defense Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Electric Capital | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Crypto and Web3, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $532M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Quiet Capital | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed | Crypto and Web3, AI, SaaS, Fintech | New fund, Nov 2026 | $500M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Portal Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed | Crypto and Web3, AI, Fintech, Energy | New deal, Feb 2026 | $80M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| Metalayer Ventures | VC firm | New York, NY | Pre-seed | Crypto and Web3, Fintech | New deal, Jul 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Variant | VC firm | New York, NY | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Crypto and Web3, Fintech, AI, Cybersecurity | New fund, Sep 2026 | $250M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Newtopia Investments | VC firm | United States | Pre-seed, Seed | Crypto and Web3, AI, Fintech, Ecommerce | New fund, Jul 2026 | $75M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Draper Associates | VC firm | San Mateo, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Crypto and Web3, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $301M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Initialized | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Crypto and Web3, AI, Generalist, Fintech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $520M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Kindred Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Crypto and Web3, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $230M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Infinite | VC firm | West Palm Beach, FL | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Crypto and Web3, AI, Energy, Deep Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Foundation Capital | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed | Crypto and Web3 | New fund, Nov 2025 | $600M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Hash3 | VC firm | Ridgefield, CT | Pre-seed, Seed | Crypto and Web3, Fintech, AI, SaaS | New fund, Dec 2025 | $28M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names, firm email · Unlock |
| dlab | VC firm | Newton, MA | Pre-seed | Crypto and Web3, Fintech, Cybersecurity | New fund, May 2025 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
| 57Blocks Capital | VC firm | Pleasanton, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Crypto and Web3, AI, Fintech, SaaS | New fund, Dec 2025 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
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How these 35 break down
By US state
| US state | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | 49% |
| Texas | 6 | 17% |
| New York | 4 | 11% |
| Florida | 3 | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 6% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 35 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 35 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Sector: the firm states crypto and web3 as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Stage: the firm states that it invests at pre-seed.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (30: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (20; half of that when the sector is stated only), stage focus (15: all of it when pre-seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (12) and completeness of the public record (8). Stage and regional focus are our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 35 rows: stage 35, sector 35, fund size 33, website 35. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 35 rows, firm email on 11, LinkedIn page on 17, check size on 4.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many pre-seed crypto and web3 investors in the US are there?
We list 35 as of November 2026. 21 of the 35 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are San Francisco (7), Palo Alto (6) and New York (4).
Which pre-seed crypto and web3 investors in the US raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
18 of the 35 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Quiet Capital (Nov 2026), Draper Associates (Oct 2026) and Kindred Ventures (Sep 2026).
What is the typical fund size of pre-seed crypto and web3 investors in the US?
The median fund size on file for this list is $102M, across the 30 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 5 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact pre-seed crypto and web3 investors in the US?
The paid file holds 185 named decision-makers across 35 of these 35 and a firm email for 11. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on pre-seed crypto and web3 investors in the US come from?
All 35 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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