Chainforest
New York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Venture DAO centralizing GP decisions while Rainmakers earn non‑transferable $RAINDROP carry with no capital or LP stake, acting as incentivized scouts, advisors, and beta‑testers—≈50% of investments from Rainmaker founders.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Amit Mukherjee, a former NEA partner turned web3 founder, runs a venture DAO born from a Telegram chat of builders, prioritizing community-first, member-driven DAO infrastructure targeting pre-seed web3 startups.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Chainforest invest at?
- Chainforest invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Chainforest's typical check size?
- Chainforest typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.
- What sectors does Chainforest focus on?
- Chainforest focuses on Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is Chainforest located?
- Chainforest is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Chainforest lead rounds?
- Yes, Chainforest leads investment rounds.
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