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
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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.
Co-investors · 12
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Resolute Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads pre-seed and seed rounds, backing founders with grit, energy and conviction.
Maveron is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs across web-enabled consumer services, education, and wellness sectors.
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Costanoa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs a select group of founders solving large, difficult problems, positioning itself as a long-term, operationally engaged partner from a company's earliest days through later milestones.
Giant Ventures Global LLP is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies. The firm focuses on founders addressing global challenges.
Cultivation Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies with the potential to transform how people live and work, backing them from Series Seed through Series B.
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Blockchange Ventures is an early-stage fund investing in blockchain companies, backing founders building large blockchain-focused businesses.
Alaya Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in Latin American digital entrepreneurs and technology startups with a positive impact focus.
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