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Coinbase Ventures

San Francisco, CA · Invests in US; UK; Europe · Website

SeedSeries ASeries BB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechCrypto & Web3RoboticsDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareRobotics & Automation

Thesis

We back exceptional founders aligned with creating more economic freedom. We believe the next era of crypto innovation will be driven by scaling solutions, DeFi primitives, consumer applications, and AI-native infrastructure on blockchain.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid gambling-focused projects, pure consumer apps without Web3 integration, centralized exchanges competing with Coinbase, and teams misaligned with our regulatory approach or values

How they invest

Lead or follow
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~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
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Partners & team

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Christine Stolper

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Kinji Steimetz

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Portfolio

ArbitrumDeveloper Tools Infra

Arbitrum provides enterprise-grade infrastructure for building and scaling onchain businesses, offering solutions for finance, consumer applications, and gaming with near-instant transaction speeds and low costs.

Dune AnalyticsEnterprise Software

Dune Analytics is an onchain data platform that provides advanced analytics tools and a collaborative environment for web3 teams to analyze and build on blockchain data.

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.

EtherscanDeveloper Tools Infra

Etherscan is an Ethereum blockchain explorer that provides real-time data on transactions, blocks, accounts, tokens, and NFTs on the Ethereum network.

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.

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.

Open SeaEcommerce Marketplaces

OpenSea is an NFT marketplace that allows users to buy, sell, and trade non-fungible tokens (NFTs) across various categories including art, gaming, and collectibles.

OptimismSemiconductors Hardware

Optimism is a blockchain infrastructure scaling Ethereum, offering scalable, secure Layer 2 solutions. It uses the OP Stack to lower barriers for developers and focuses on solving complex problems with an optimistic mindset.

starkware.coSecurity Cyber

StarkWare develops blockchain solutions using STARK technology for scalability, security, and privacy.

UniswapFintech Payments

Uniswap is a decentralized protocol that enables peer-to-peer trading of digital assets using Automated Market Makers (AMMs), allowing users to swap tokens, lend, borrow, and build in a decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

WorldcoinFintech Payments

Worldcoin is a digital identity and financial network designed to provide universal proof of humanity, enabling secure access to services and financial systems for real humans, while distinguishing them from AI.

Zora ProtocolGaming

Zora Protocol is a decentralized platform that enables the creation and management of NFTs and other digital assets through a composable and permissionless architecture, known as Hyperstructures.

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Research briefRead more
Coinbase Ventures Research Investment Thesis Coinbase Ventures is the strategic venture capital arm of Coinbase, aligned with Coinbase's core mission of creating more economic freedom for the world. The fund invests in exceptional founders building on crypto and Web3 infrastructure, with a focus on projects that advance the broader cryptoeconomy and complement Coinbase's product roadmap—including

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