Blockchain Builders
Venture capitalActively deployingPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
The fund invests in early-stage blockchain and cryptocurrency founders emerging from Stanford's ecosystem. The fund leverages deep connections within the Web3 community, access to Stanford's crypto network and events (BASS, MS&E447), and hands-on founder support to help portfolio companies navigate the crypto landscape and achieve product-market fit. Beyond capital, the fund provides strategic introductions, distribution partnerships, and guidance from people experienced in the founder journey within the crypto space.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteGeneral partner and co-lead of Stanford Blockchain Accelerator who started blockchain investing in 2016. A serial founder whose company Eccella built data infrastructure for major enterprises, and an angel investor with 50+ deals and 5X MOIC. Double Stanford graduate with an MSx and Master's in Public Policy.
General partner with deep crypto ecosystem experience from leading investments at Coinbase Ventures. Prior roles include investor at Capital One Ventures, product manager at Blockstream, and various positions at Google. Stanford GSB MBA graduate.
Venture partner with product leadership experience in AI and data infrastructure. Recently led AI initiatives at Google and Databricks, and founded Novus, a funded MLOps startup. Stanford GSB MBA holder and regular instructor for startup curriculum.
Venture partner and veteran blockchain investor and founder since 2013. Founded Carbyne Capital, one of the largest private crypto-mining operations with over $70M AUM, and co-founded a Swiss blockchain venture capital fund generating 7.5x MOIC. Also founded Communisea, a blockchain think tank.
Operations professional with Stanford BA/MA and extensive venture, tech, and international experience. Previously worked in operations at Golden Seeds Ventures and held roles at Salesforce and VigLink. Fulbright Scholar with fluency in Spanish and Portuguese.
Veteran startup ecosystem builder who led Google for Startups programming globally and founded Five Two Five, an accelerator programming firm. Brings investment experience from roles at Lightspeed and Highland Capital Partners. Stanford GSB MBA and MIT graduate.
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Blockchain Builders invest at?
- Blockchain Builders invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Blockchain Builders focus on?
- Blockchain Builders focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Blockchain Builders located?
- Blockchain Builders is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
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