Top VCs to meet at ETHDenver 2023

by Arthur · February 27, 2023

As the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency continues to grow and develop, it is important for entrepreneurs and developers to stay on top of the latest trends and opportunities in the industry. EthDenver 2023 brings together some of the brightest minds and most innovative companies in the space.

If you plan to attend EthDenver and are interested in meeting with top VC funds, join us at OnePiece Labs’ afterparty on March 1st!

Besides us, here are some that should definitely be on your list:

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Crypto
a16z is a top tier venture capital firm that has invested in some of the most successful startups in the world. Their crypto division, a16z Crypto, was founded in 2020 and has raised $7.6 billion with a recent addition of $4.5 billion for its fourth fund.
1kx network
Founded in 2017, 1kx Network is a token angel fund with the thesis of extrapolating Bitcoin’s success to embed crypto-economic incentives in everything; transactions, computation, storage, prediction, power. Their portfolio includes some of the most innovative and promising projects in the blockchain space, such as The Sandbox and Matter Labs.
Pantera capital
Pantera Capital is one of the oldest and most respected blockchain-focused VC funds in the industry. They have invested in over 100 blockchain projects, including some of the most successful ones such as Coinbase, BitGo and Polkadot.
CoinFund
CoinFund is a blockchain-focused VC fund that invests in decentralized protocols, blockchain-based applications and cryptocurrency infrastructure. They have a broad portfolio that includes projects such as Blockdaemon, Dapper and Polkadot. They launched a $300 million Web3 fund in August 2022. Sectors of interest for the early stage fund include layer 1 blockchains, gaming and NFTs. With check sizes ranging from $6 to $10 million, the fund is likely to support 30 to 40 companies.
Dao5
Dao5 is a $125 million fund led by Tekin Salimi, who is a former General Partner of Polychain Capital. Salimi’s vision for Dao5 is to become a wholly owned founder-owned DAO by 2025. Dao5’s advisory board includes Emin Gün Sirer – Founder of the Avalanche Protocol, Do Kwon – Founder of the Luna Protocol, Ben Fisch – Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, Ivan Soto-Wright – Founder of Moonpay.
Galaxy Ventures
Galaxy ventures is a diversified financial and investment management company with a focus on digital assets and blockchain technology. Their portfolio includes protocols, scaling solutions, DeFi and Web3 infrastructure with notable investments such as Fireblocks and Polygon. In addition to the venture division, Galaxy also offers trading, mining, asset management and advisory services. Galaxy partners with Bloomberg to calculate weighted crypto indices.
Matrixport Ventures
Matrixport Ventures is a financial services platform that offers a variety of services for individuals and institutions in the blockchain space. They have a venture arm that invests in early-stage projects that build the next generation of decentralized financial services.
NGC Ventures
Led by founder Roger Lim, NGC Ventures’ portfolio spans from top L1 chains such as Algorand, Avalanche, Solana and Polkadot to Defi, infra and metaverse companies with a global presence. They closed their third blockchain fund at $100 million last year to expand their focus to GameFi and NFT.
Outlier Ventures
Outlier Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in startups that are building the future of the decentralized web. They have a strong focus on Web 3.0, DeFi and NFTs with a portfolio of over 100 Web3 companies. They have recently partnered with the Aptos Foundation to launch the Move Accelerator in May 2023.
Variant fund
Variantfondet supports mission-oriented founders at the earliest possible stage. They focus on interoperability, privacy and scalability, and have invested in projects such as Uniswap and Aptos. Jesse Walden, co-founder and general partner at Variant, was an investment partner at the first crypto fund at Andreessen Horowitz and later led the a16z Crypto Startup School.
Two Sigma Ventures
With a portfolio across all industries, Two Sigma Ventures has invested in several promising Web3 projects with successful exits. Its data-driven approach, deep industry expertise, collaborative approach and long-term investment horizons make it a strong choice for entrepreneurs and investors looking to engage in the rapidly evolving Web3 industry.