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Archetype

Brooklyn, New York · Invests in US; Europe; Asia; Global · Website

SeedPre-SeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechCrypto & Web3Developer Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

Back the next generation of crypto founders disrupting the status quo and creating entirely new markets. Invest in crypto-native builders with maniacal focus on solving real protocol, infrastructure, and application problems. Support founders with research, token model design, mechanism design guidance, and operational expertise across investing, engineering, and ecosystem development.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in non-crypto-native teams, founders without technical depth, or projects that don't leverage crypto primitives in meaningful ways. Pass on applications simply digitizing existing models without blockchain innovation.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
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Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
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Partners & team

9 contacts on file

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Ash Egan

General PartnerFounder and General Partner · Primary contact

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Dmitriy Berenzon

PartnerPartner

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Danny Sursock

PartnerPartner

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KW

Katherine Wu

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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Ben Tenenbaum

CFO

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KC

Katie Chiou

InvestorInvestor, Head of Brand Content

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AP

Aadharsh Pannirselvam

InvestorInvestor

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Tommy Hang

InvestorInvestor

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EA

Eskender Abebe

PartnerProduct Research Partner

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Portfolio

FarcasterConsumer Apps Social

Farcaster is the best place to find new people, projects and ideas in crypto. It's a social network and crypto wallet reimagined.

POAPMedia Entertainment

POAP, short for 'Proof of Attendance Protocol,' allows you to mint memories as digital mementos we call 'POAPs.' Give POAPs to people for sharing a memory with you.

Syndicate.ioDeveloper Tools Infra

Syndicate is infrastructure for building and scaling appchains with programmable onchain sequencers, providing control over network, sequencer, and economy.

SoundMedia Entertainment

Sound.xyz was a platform that empowered artists and collectors through a permissionless, open-source, modular smart contract framework for creating digital collectibles.

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.

MovementEnterprise Software

Movement is building the ecosystem that empowers talented builders to create the future of finance through the Move language - the safest, most expressive language for building the next generation of apps. Movement's infrastructure unleashes opportunity, accessibility, and financial empowerment for anyone, anywhere.

RitualFood Beverage

Ritual is a health-focused company offering a range of nutritional supplements, including multivitamins and gut health products. They emphasize high standards and transparency in their product offerings.

SocketSecurity Cyber

Socket is a developer-first security platform that protects software supply chains from attacks by proactively detecting and blocking malicious packages in real time.

SherlockSecurity Cyber

Sherlock is building the security backbone for onchain systems - a platform designed to keep protocols protected before, during, and after launch. Through aligning world-class researchers, advanced auditing technology, and financial coverage, Sherlock delivers trust at the scale the global financial system requires.

ObolMedia Entertainment

Obol is a technology company that operates a community forum for users to engage and share information.

Loop CryptoFintech Payments

Loop Crypto is a crypto and stablecoin payment processor that enables merchants, billing software, and e-commerce platforms to accept crypto payments easily. It provides tools for charging wallets, storing payment methods, and settling in fiat, supporting payments from customers in 155 countries.

PerennialFintech Payments

Perennial is a dedicated perps rollup, engineered for hyper-efficient trading. Built to unify liquidity and optimize execution, it meets the needs of traders, liquidity providers, and developers alike.

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Research briefRead more
Archetype Fund Research Overview Archetype is an early-stage venture fund focused on accelerating the programmable future through investments in crypto-native founders and protocols. Founded by Ash Egan (formerly Partner at Accomplice leading their blockchain/crypto practice), Archetype represents a new generation of crypto venture capital that combines deep technical expertise with operational su

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