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Mysten Labs

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Investment thesis

Ex‑Meta engineers behind Move position Sui as an Internet coordination layer treating assets as programmable single‑ownership objects, enabling parallel execution for real‑world assets, gaming and commerce at Web2 performance.

Invests inCrypto & Web3

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Leads rounds
Follows
Tracked investments
10

Team · 2 people

from curated & public directories
Deborah M. McGriff· Co-founder & CEOin
Evan Cheng· Co-Founder, CEOin

Evan Cheng is the co-founder and CEO of Mysten Labs, a company developing infrastructure for web3. He has previously worked as a technical leader and as an engineer, and has received recognition from the ACM for contributions to computer science.

Founder mafia

5 people who came through Mysten Labs went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 8 of 10 portfolio companies

Crypto & Web3 ×4Developer Tools ×3SaaS ×3Consumer ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Enterprise Software ×2Gaming ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1

HQs:United States×2United Arab Emirates×1Switzerland×1New Zealand×1

Investments · 10 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 22024 · 42023 · 22014 · 19 dated

Anapayaanapaya.netinOct 2023

Anapaya builds secure networking products based on the SCION internet protocol, originally developed at ETH Zürich, to provide resilient and controlled connectivity for governments, financial institutions, healthcare, and utility organizations.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Samuel Hitz(Founder)inAdrian PerrigDavid BasinPeter MullerMartin Bosshardt(CEO)

Co-investorsSICTIC

Argument Computer Corporationargument.xyz𝕏Seed

Argument builds systems for verifiable computing by combining zero-knowledge cryptography, formal verification, and distributed consensus technologies.

Crypto & Web3Deep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US

John Burnham(Founder)inGabriel Barreto(Founder)inSamuel Burnham(Founder)in

Co-investorsBig Brain HoldingsSamsung NextVarys CapitalY CombinatorDWeb3 CapitalIOSG Ventures+6 more

Elixirelixir.xyzMar 2024

A modular DPoS network built to power orderbook liquidity.

Co-investorsFounderheads,Hack VCReflexive CapitalTaisu VenturesMaelstromManifold Ventures

Elixirelixir.nzMar 2024

Elixir is a cloud-based practice management system for private medical specialists, covering patient communications, appointment scheduling, lab results, notes, and invoicing.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Co-investorsStartup Dunedin DistillerInnovacomMaelstromShima CapitalSQUARE ENIX

Ethoswalletethoswallet.xyzJan 2023Defunct

Ethos built a Sui blockchain wallet and developer tooling for discovering and using decentralized applications.

Co-investorsgumi IncWWVenturesboldstart venturesBuilder Capitalgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)Meltem Demirors+1 more

Fantvfantv.world𝕏Mar 2025

FanTV is an AI-powered platform where users create and watch videos, offering creator tools (including text-to-music and idea-to-video generation), watch-and-earn features, and Web3 perks such as NFTs and staking.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3Dubai, AE

Co-investorsWoodstock FundCypher CapitalIlluminati CapitalIOSG VenturesKraftonMulticoin Capital+2 more

MoviePassmoviepass.comin𝕏Jun 2014

MoviePass is a movie subscription service that also operates Mogul, a prediction market and fantasy league for film and entertainment.

ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaSNew York

Stacy Spikes(Founder)inHamet Watt(Founder)in

BoardChristopher Kelly(Director)

Co-investorsLightship CapitalAurumCanaan PartnersClaritas CapitalElevate Innovation PartnersEvolution VC Partners+7 more

Playtronplaytron.onein𝕏Sep 2024

Playtron builds GameOS, a Linux-based operating system that turns PCs, handhelds, and desktops into game consoles able to run a user's library across stores like Steam, Epic, and GOG.

ConsumerGamingHardwareSaaS

Kirt M.(Founder)inFranck De Girolami(Founder & CTO)inKirt McMaster(Founder & CEO)John Lagerling(Founder & Chairman)

Co-investorsSQUARE ENIXAlumni VenturesCircle VenturesSamsung NextPolychain Capital

Rialorialo.io𝕏Aug 2025

Rialo builds blockchain infrastructure that enables native automation and intelligent systems without relying on offchain solutions.

Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Developer Tools

Ade Adepoju(Founder)Lu Zhang(Founder)

Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesFabric VenturesHashedPantera CapitalVariant FundFlowdesk+1 more

Shinamishinami.comin𝕏Nov 2024 · $5.6M

Shinami provides developer infrastructure for building decentralized applications, including a gas station service that lets apps sponsor gas fees for users and wallet services that abstract Web3 complexity.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US

James C(Founder)Nikhil C(Founder)Hao Xia(Founder)in

Co-investorsCircle VenturesCoinbase Ventures6th Man VenturesAptos FoundationCircle & Co.Race Capital

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Mysten Labs made?
Mysten Labs has 10 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does Mysten Labs focus on?
Mysten Labs focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Does Mysten Labs lead rounds?
Mysten Labs typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Is Sui the Next Solana ? Evan Cheng on Sui's Growth

Wisdom Bites · Evan Cheng

Evan Cheng on Sui, AI, and the Next Trillion-Dollar Web3 Era

Frictionless with Logan Jastremski · Evan Cheng

Evan Cheng on Why Sui Will Outlast Every L1

The Rollup · Evan Cheng

Mysten Labs: How Sui Leverages Move to Build the Composable Web3nternet - Adeniyi Abiodun. Ep. 596

Epicenter Podcast · Adeniyi Abiodun

Sui Gaming Summit 2025: Welcoming Remarks by Evan Cheng, CEO & Co-Founder of Mysten Labs'

Sui · Evan Cheng

Why Sui is Skyrocketing: Price Surge & Growing Ecosystem | Adeniyi Abiodun, Mysten Labs

The Defiant - DeFi, Web3 & NFT Insights · Adeniyi Abiodun

Images

Mysten Labs photo

Co-investors · 36

Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $10M
Hack VC

Hack VC is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage crypto, blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance, and AI companies.

Both backed · 1
$3M
Polychain Capital

Polychain is an investment firm that actively manages portfolios of blockchain-based digital assets, aiming to deliver strong returns for its investors.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $10M
Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

$100K – $50M
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a global venture capital and investment firm backing founders across stages and industries, with a notable focus on AI, healthcare transformation, defense, and space.

$30M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

$200K – $40M
Uncork Capital

Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs early founders, with a focus on AI-native companies driving scale and industry change.

$3M – $5M
Unknown Ventures

Unknown Ventures is a venture studio based in Austin that provides funding and operational support to early-stage startups at the pre-seed to Series A stage. The firm backs founders seeking to create innovative solutions that improve human experience.

Foundation Capital

Foundation Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that commits to founders at the idea stage and maintains long-term relationships with portfolio companies through their growth journey.

$250K – $15M
DST Global

DST Global is a global internet-focused investment firm that backs fast-growing, high-value internet companies. It does not solicit or accept retail investors.

Plug and Play Ventures

Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities, running accelerator programs and venture investing across more than 25 vertical industries.

$50K – $400K
Streamlined Ventures

Streamlined Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders and invests at the seed stage to help build large-scale companies.

$100K – $1M
▶24 more co-investors

HCVCAME Cloud VenturesUpHonest CapitalBowery CapitalSouth Park CommonsSoma CapitalGoodwater CapitalQueensBridge Venture PartnersArray Ventures Management Llc7percent VenturesAnorak VenturesNyca PartnersRecursive VenturesFuture Perfect VenturesEnsemble VCSID Venture PartnersFlexcap VenturesArkitekt VenturesPage One VenturesBackend CapitalFlying Fish VenturesFoundersMakers CampOceans Ventures

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