Fundraising FoxLauren Stephanian
Angel networkSeed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Lauren Stephanian invests in and advises on crypto, with particular focus on blockchain infrastructure and decentralized finance. Her track record includes leading diligence on deals such as Arbitrum's seed round and Alchemy's Series A, and sourcing investments in Morpho, Staked, and Definitive Intelligence. As a solidity engineer, she also builds use cases for portfolio companies and publishes data-driven analyses to help founders, including work on token distribution and vesting.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 6 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Developer Tools ×2Fintech ×2Cloud Computing ×1
Investments · 6 tracked
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Alchemy is a platform layer that enables developers to build applications on blockchain networks.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintech
Nikil Viswanathan(Co-Founder and CEO)inJoe Lau(Co-Founder and President)
PartnerLauren Stephanian· solo GP
Co-investorsPantera CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Founders FundGoodwater CapitalK5 GlobalSouth Park Commons+26 more
Arbitrum is an Ethereum layer-2 platform using optimistic rollups to offer cheaper, faster transactions and dedicated chains.
PartnerLauren Stephanian· solo GP
Co-investorsCompoundHTX Ventures (ex Huobi Ventures)IOSG VenturesJustin “3LAU” BlauOKX VenturesPantera Capital+9 more
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)
PartnerLauren Stephanian· solo GP
Co-investorsBig Brain HoldingsBlueYard CapitalDragonflyEthereal Ventures Management Ltd.Fabric VenturesFaction+15 more
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Morpho is a decentralized lending protocol that provides enterprise-grade infrastructure for launching lending products.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Paul Frambot(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerLauren Stephanian· solo GP
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzCathay InnovationEntropy Industrial CapitalFaculty GroupFlowdesk+34 more
Staked provides a staking dashboard for reporting and running Ethereum validators, now integrated into Kraken's staking platform.
Crypto & Web3
PartnerLauren Stephanian· solo GP
Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsBollinger Investment GroupDigital Currency GroupDreamers VCFabric VenturesGlobal Brain+7 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Definitive Intelligence
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsStakedacq. by Kraken
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMorpho · finsmes.com · Jun 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Lauren Stephanian made?
- Lauren Stephanian has 6 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Lauren Stephanian invest at?
- Lauren Stephanian invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Lauren Stephanian focus on?
- Lauren Stephanian focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Who does Lauren Stephanian co-invest with?
- Lauren Stephanian most often shares deals with Pantera Capital, IOSG Ventures, a16z crypto, among 68 tracked co-investors.
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