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Druid Ventures
Venture capitalTampa · Seed · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
An early-stage venture capital investor focused on supporting founders building toward a more resilient and equitable internet infrastructure.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 5, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 8 of 10 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×7Data & Infrastructure ×4Fintech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×2Developer Tools ×2Enterprise Software ×2HR Tech ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×4Finland×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12 dated
Votre is a non-custodial DeFi protocol that lets high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and funds borrow against Bitcoin and other crypto collateral without forced-liquidation risk, using upfront hedging by options marketmakers.
Crypto & Web3FintechNew York City, US
J.Paul Meyer(Founder)in
Co-investorsa16z cryptoWeb3com VenturesMaC Venture Capital
BlockSpaces builds ARCC, infrastructure that automates contract enforcement and Bitcoin collateral management so banks and institutional market participants can offer Bitcoin-backed loans, forwards, and structured products.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechTampa, US
Gabe Higgins(Director)inRosa Shores(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardChris Sullivan(Director)Steven Brownlie(Director)in
Co-investorsFlorida FundersLeadout CapitalAltamont Capital PartnersBrighter CapitalGTMfund
Flashbots is a research and development organization that mitigates negative externalities from Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) on blockchains, primarily Ethereum, through infrastructure and tools for block building, transaction protection, and MEV distribution.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsGrand Cayman
Alejo Salles(Director)Philip Alexander Daian(Director)Tianhong Zhen(Director)Robert Miller(Director)Alex Obadia(Founder)Phil Daian(Founder)
Co-investorsBig Brain HoldingsBlueYard CapitalDragonflyEthereal Ventures Management Ltd.Fabric VenturesFaction+15 more
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Fountain provides an applicant tracking system designed specifically for hiring hourly workers at scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Keith Ryu(CEO)inJeremy Cai(Founder)inJacqueline Senczyszyn(Recruiter)Ryan Huo(Recruiting Coordinator)Josh Harrisking(Manager, Project Management)Taylor Cotey(Recruiter)
Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBling CapitalCommerce VenturesCrosslink CapitalDCM Ventures+26 more
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Gensyn provides decentralized infrastructure for AI models to train, verify, trade, and evolve using cryptographic verification and on-chain identity mechanisms.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureLondon, GB
Ben Fielding(Founder)inHarry Grieve(Founder)in
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzCoinFundCounterview CapitalDigital Finance GroupEntrepreneur First+13 more
Mintlayer is a platform that integrates Bitcoin liquidity with decentralized finance solutions to enable Bitcoin holders to participate in DeFi applications.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech
Enrico Rubboli(Founder)inAnna MacMillan(Co-Founder)
BoardCharlie Shrem
Co-investorsDigital Finance GroupDutch Crypto InvestorsWhite Paper Capital
Pocket Network provides decentralized infrastructure for Web3 applications, enabling developers to access blockchain data without relying on centralized providers.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureTampa, US
Pabel Nunez(Treasurer)Michael O'Rourke(President)inLuis Correa(Vice President)
Co-investorsArrington CapitalBlockwallCogitent VenturesDAO JonesDeepTech VenturesFlorida Funders+15 more
Qiro is a lending platform that uses stablecoins to let fintech borrowers tokenize their asset portfolios and raise debt capital, while stablecoin investors deploy capital into curated private credit deals.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Akshay Poshatwar(Founder)inNishikant Bahalkar(Founder)in
PartnerChris Pizzo· solo GP
Co-investorsAlliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)Ev3 Ventures LlcGravityX CapitalEscape VelocityTrident Digital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
GroveOctane
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGensyn · parsers.vc · May 4, 2026
BlockSpaces · prnewswire.com · Sep 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Druid Ventures made?
- Druid Ventures has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does Druid Ventures invest at?
- Druid Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Druid Ventures focus on?
- Druid Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech.
- Where is Druid Ventures located?
- Druid Ventures is headquartered in Tampa, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamChris Pizzo announces the launch of Druid Ventures, a crypto-focused venture fund
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