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Investment thesis
NEAR Foundation exists to enable community-driven innovation and support the development of decentralized infrastructure so that ecosystem functions can operate self-sufficiently. Its stated goal is to minimize its own scope and footprint over time by devolving functions and resources to the NEAR ecosystem. It backs the NEAR Protocol, a Web3 platform designed to overcome barriers such as complex UX and high scaling costs, and has supported hundreds of decentralized applications built on the blockchain.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesFintech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Crypto & Web3 ×2Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1Future of Work ×1HR Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 13 dated
Abound provides AI-based lending technology that spans underwriting to collections, offering affordable consumer loans and letting partner lenders launch their own lending products.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSUK, GB
Co-investorsK3 VenturesCircle VenturesLuminarXWaterfall Eden
Calimero is an open-source app platform for building privacy-preserving, decentralized applications where user data stays encrypted end-to-end on the owner's own devices rather than on central servers.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsNetZero CapitalFJ LabsGSRKhosla Ventures
GAIB is an AI infrastructure capital partner that originates, underwrites, and manages financing for compute assets such as GPUs, data centers, and robotics.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech
Kony Kwong(Founder)in
Co-investorsAegis VentuesFaction280 CapitalAmber GroupAnimoca BrandsCMCC Global+6 more
Opolis is a member-owned digital employment cooperative that provides independent professionals — primarily S-Corp and C-Corp operators — with W-2 payroll, group health and retirement benefits, and tax compliance handling.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechDenver, US
John Paller(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua Lapidus(Founder)in
BoardJonathan Kestenbaum(Director)Woodson Hobbs(Director)
Co-investorsConsenSys MeshDraper AssociatesRed Beard VenturesUDHCGreenfieldPolygon Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGAIB · ventureburn.com · Jul 6, 2026
Abound · india.entrepreneur.com · Mar 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Near Foundation focus on?
- Near Foundation focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelShhh... It’s Confidential — Ep. 2 | NEAR Intents ft. RocketX, near.com & ShieldSwap
NEAR Protocol
Introduction to IronClaw | Private Agents, Real Automations
NEAR Protocol
Virtual NEAR Day
NEAR Protocol
The Big Reveal - Illia and Alex Unveil General Confidentiality
NEAR Protocol
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