Justin “3LAU” Blau
What they invest in
from 20 of 31 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×14Creator Economy ×5Fintech ×5Developer Tools ×4Marketplaces ×3Media & Entertainment ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2
HQs:United States×12
Who they back
founder profiles across 14 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×53 founders×24+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with education data
Stanford University ×3Georgia Institute of Technology ×2University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 16 founders with career history
Facebook ×4Stanford University ×4Google ×2McKinsey & Company ×2Uber ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 31 tracked
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Alchemy is a platform layer that enables developers to build applications on blockchain networks.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech
Nikil Viswanathan(Co-Founder and CEO)inJoe Lau(Co-Founder and President)
Co-investorsPantera CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Founders Fund3cubed Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen Horowitz+20 more
Co-investorsCompoundIOSG VenturesParaFi CapitalStandard CryptoWWVentures
Kits provides AI-powered audio tools for music production, including custom voice generation, vocal isolation, stem separation, and mastering features for creators and producers.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Evan Dhillon(Executive Officer)James Pastan(Executive Officer)
Co-investors1confirmationa16z cryptoAndreessen Horowitz
San Francisco, US
Roneil Rumburg(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAmentum Investment ManagementCoinbase VenturesCollab+CurrencyCultur3 CapitalDeepTech VenturesDria Ventures+7 more
Beacons provides software tools including website hosting, email marketing, and online store capabilities for content creators to manage their businesses in one place.
ConsumerSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US
Neal Jean(Co-founder, CEO)inDavid Zeng(Founder)inJesse Zhang(Founder)in
Co-investors2am VCAmino CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBehind Genius VenturesMantis CapitalNew Commerce Ventures+5 more
Bitcoin is a decentralized peer-to-peer payment network and digital currency that operates without a central authority or banks, with transactions and issuance managed collectively by the network.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investors1confirmationAdvanced BlockchainBedrockBollinger Investment GroupInnovating CapitalLvna Capital+5 more
San Francisco Web3 wallet and NFT infrastructure company, acquired by Solana wallet Phantom in May 2024.
San Francisco, US
Donald Dinch(Executive Officer, Director)Julian Tescher(Executive Officer)in
BoardSriram Krishnan(Director)inSteve Jang(Director)in
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzCoinbase VenturesKindred VenturesSerena VenturesWinklevoss Capital+2 more
Clubhouse is a social audio platform where users can join live voice conversations and discussions.
Social
Rohan Seth(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzColor CapitalDreamers VCGraph VenturesJames Beshara FundKindred Ventures+10 more
Eco supports the developer community for the Eco Protocol, a stablecoin network designed to make money programmable across major blockchains.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech
Flare is a layer 1 blockchain platform built for data-intensive decentralized applications, offering enshrined data protocols such as FTSO, FDC, and FAssets alongside Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsBorderless VentureChronos VenturesSyntax CapitalWintermute
Foundation was a non-custodial platform for NFT trading and creator monetization.
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3
Kayvon Tehranian(Founder)in
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzDesigner FundDraft Ventures LlcStandard Crypto
Hone Health is a telehealth longevity platform that provides advanced lab diagnostics, physician consults, and personalized treatment plans including medications and supplements to help members reduce symptoms and improve healthspan.
Digital HealthLongevityWellness & Fitness
Alba Mertira(Founder)in
Co-investorsEarl Grey CapitalFlucas VenturesKnockout CapitalVibe CapitalRepublic VenturesTribe Capital Firstlook
Karat provides financial products and credit solutions for creators and entrepreneurs.
Creator EconomyFintechLos Angeles, US
Will Kim(Founder)inEric Wei(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementCommerce VenturesNotable CapitalSignalFireUnion Square Ventures (USV)Upper90+3 more
Magic Eden is a crypto trading and entertainment platform that enables users to trade, mint, and collect digital assets including NFTs, tokens, and collectibles across multiple blockchains.
Crypto & Web3GamingMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Jack Lu(Co-Founder & CEO)Sidney Zhang(Co-Founder & CTO)inZhuoxun Yin(Co-Founder & COO (nickname 'Zedd'))Zhuojie Zhou(Co-Founder (nickname 'Rex'; engineering lead))Rex Zhou(Founder)inJack L.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlameda ResearchBitcoin FrontierCoinbase VenturesDraft Ventures LlcElectric CapitalGreylock Partners+9 more
Daniel Chu(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesDraft Ventures LlcPantera CapitalBessemer Venture Partners
Faction is a venture capital firm that invests in cryptocurrency and blockchain projects at the seed and series A stages, focusing on entrepreneurs building fundamental utility across the technology stack.
BiotechCrypto & Web3New York, US
Oren Harnevo(Executive Officer, Director)Ronald Bianchini, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)Christina Calvaneso(Executive Officer)Brian Pozesky(Executive Officer)Jeff Fagel(Executive Officer)SAMANTHA SINGER(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAccelAdaverseAlephAxeleo CapitalBluebird VenturesBright Pixel Capital+36 more
Courtyard.io is a marketplace and tokenization service that enables users to own and trade physical collectible cards on the blockchain, with options to store them vaulted, sell them, or redeem the NFT for physical delivery.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3MarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US
Devin Finzer(Founder/CEO)inAlex Atallah(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBalaji SrinivasanBlockchain Capital+21 more
Miami, US
Jeremy Wood(Cofounder)
Co-investors1/1 CapitalAtomicBling CapitalVine VenturesWestern Technology Investment
Solana is a blockchain network designed for high-performance internet capital markets, payments, and cryptocurrency applications.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechSan Francisco, US
Anatoly Yakovenko(Solana Founder & Solana Labs CEO)inAlan Yu
Co-investors1k(x)1kx500 Globala16z cryptoAbstract VenturesAegis Ventues+36 more
Milana Lewis(Founder)in
Co-investorsAspect VenturesFourward VenturesKombo VenturesMaC Venture CapitalOwl CapitalSlow Ventures+2 more
Suno is a music creation platform that uses AI to enable users of any skill level to generate songs.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Omar Kiyani(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Krishna Mohan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardEddie Kang(Director)
Co-investors359 CapitalAlkeon InnovationForerunner VenturesFounder CollectiveHaystackInspired Capital+6 more
SuperRare is a marketplace for buying, selling, and collecting digital artworks as NFTs, where artists release unique pieces and limited editions.
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Marketplaces
Co-investors1confirmationCollab+CurrencyDeepTech VenturesNarcissus VenturesRed Beard VenturesSamsung Next
Tari is a cryptocurrency designed for fast, secure transactions with an emphasis on ease of use for mainstream audiences.
Crypto & Web3
Co-investorsAspect VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.Collab+CurrencyFuture Perfect VenturesJames Beshara FundMulticoin Capital+4 more
ethereum.org is a public, open-source educational resource and community portal for the Ethereum blockchain network, maintained by a core team and thousands of global contributors.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEdTech
Aya Miyaguchiin
Co-investors1confirmationAdvanced BlockchainBaseTwoBloccelerate VCBollinger Investment GroupCollab+Currency+20 more
XDEFI, rebranding to Ctrl, offers a self-custody crypto wallet available as a Chrome extension and iOS/Android apps.
Crypto & Web3
Co-investorsGenblock CapitalPlay VenturesRyze Labs
Yuga Labs is the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection and ApeCoin (APE).
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen HorowitzArcane GroupNarcissus Ventures+5 more
Zora is a creator-economy crypto protocol and Ethereum Layer 2 network for publishing, trading and collecting media onchain.
New York City, US
Jacob Scott Horne(Executive Officer, Director)Dee Goens(Founder)inJacob Horne(Cofounder)Jacob H(Founder)Slava Kim(Founder)
Co-investorsBalaji SrinivasanDraft Ventures LlcHaun VenturesParadigmVariant FundCoinbase Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Bitcoin · cryptobriefing.com · Aug 21, 2026
OpenSea · protos.com · Aug 17, 2026
Suno · cryptobriefing.com · Jul 17, 2026
Foundation · wellsvillesun.com · Jul 17, 2026
Alchemy · stocktitan.net · Jul 16, 2026
Clubhouse · fingerlakesdailynews.com · Jul 14, 2026
Nominal · medicalbuyer.co.in · Jul 14, 2026
Solana · cryptobriefing.com · Jul 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Justin “3LAU” Blau made?
- Justin “3LAU” Blau has 31 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What sectors does Justin “3LAU” Blau focus on?
- Justin “3LAU” Blau focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Who does Justin “3LAU” Blau co-invest with?
- Justin “3LAU” Blau most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, Standard Crypto, a16z crypto, among 189 tracked co-investors.
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