Blockchain Builders
Venture capitalActively deployingPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Also known as BLOCKCHAIN BUILDERS, LLC
Investment thesis
Blockchain Builders Fund invests at the early stage in crypto and Web3 startups, focusing on founders connected to Stanford's blockchain ecosystem. The team draws on its roles across Stanford's Blockchain Accelerator, BASS events, the MS&E447 Blockchain Entrepreneurship course, and the alumni club to source and support founders. Beyond capital, the fund emphasizes founder-first, hands-on support: strategic introductions, access to the Stanford crypto community, help closing partnerships, and distribution through flagship events such as BASS and ETH SF. It positions itself as a partner working alongside founders from day one.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 1 of 5 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCrypto startup founded by Sam Green; received a16z CSX investment.
Houston, US
JASON CALEY-BRANNIGAN(Executive Officer)BRIAN BERMAN(Executive Officer)SAMUEL GREEN(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsFlow TradersFranklin TempletonNomad CapitalPaper VenturesPolychain CapitalSelini Capital
Crypto company founded by Daniel Marin; scaled ecosystem to over 50 key partners.
0G (Zero Gravity) is a blockchain infrastructure stack for AI applications, combining an EVM-compatible Layer 1 chain, a distributed storage network, a compute network, and a scalable data availability layer.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Ming Wu(Founder)inMichael Heinrich(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAlphaLab CapitalAnimoca BrandsBaseTwoCaladanDelta Blockchain+14 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Cambrian Network · airdrops.io · Jun 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Blockchain Builders invest at?
- Blockchain Builders invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A 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.
- Who does Blockchain Builders co-invest with?
- Blockchain Builders most often shares deals with Abstract Ventures, Delta Blockchain, Generative Ventures, among 19 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSteven Willinger, Blockchain Builders Fund & Stanford Blockchain Accelerator | Crypto Trailblazers
SiliconANGLE theCUBE · Steven Willinger
BASS NYC - Fireside Chat, Elizabeth Stark (Lightning Labs) and Gil Rosen (Blockchain Builders Fund)
Stanford Blockchain Club · Gil Rosen
🎓Inside Blockchain Builders Fund with Gil Rosen | Ep. #78
Constantin Kogan · Gil Rosen
Daily Call 11/22/23 w/ Gil Rosen, Managing Partner, Blockchain Builders Fund
CryptoOracle Collective · Gil Rosen · youtube.com
BASS Stanford | SBC 2026
Stanford Blockchain Club
Stanford Blockchain Accelerator: Cohort 8 Demo Day, Spring '26
Stanford Blockchain Club
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