4 people tracked
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 3 of 3 portfolio companiesFintech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
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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
Abound, based in the United States, offers an API platform for tax estimation, withholding, and filing aimed at independent workers.
Fintech
Alex CramChris LabaskyChris van VleitTrent Bigelow
Co-investors500 GlobalPoint72 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
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAbound · prnewswire.com · Aug 25, 2026
Abound · economictimes.indiatimes.com · Apr 3, 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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