San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Protocol Labs positions itself as an innovation network aimed at driving breakthroughs in computing to advance humanity. Rather than operating as a traditional fund, it connects over 750 startups, investment funds, accelerators, foundations, open-source projects, and service providers who collaborate to solve common problems, share resources, and accelerate R&D across frontier computing fields including web3, AI, AR, VR, brain-computer interfaces, and hardware. Its history includes creating IPFS and Filecoin, spinning out CoinList, running research and grant programs, launch programs for network members, and transitioning into a decentralized innovation network.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Protocol Labs went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesCloud Computing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFilebase provides S3-compatible object storage built on bare-metal infrastructure, offering fast access, predictable pricing, and no egress fees.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsBoston, US
Zachary Cohen(Director)Joshua Noble(Executive Officer, Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Protocol Labs invest at?
- Protocol Labs invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Protocol Labs focus on?
- Protocol Labs focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is Protocol Labs located?
- Protocol Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamReigniting the cypherpunk spirit with Juan Benet x Protocol Labs
Web3Privacy Now · Juan Benet
Juan Benet (Protocol Labs)
The Slow Hunch · Juan Benet
Protocol Labs Founder Juan Benet on Decentralizing the Internet with IPFS & Filecoin
The Defiant - DeFi, Web3 & NFT Insights · Juan Benet
Keynote Speaker: Juan Benet, Founder & CEO, Protocol Labs
Berkeley RDI Center on Decentralization & AI · Juan Benet
Juan Benet | Neurotech as a Protocol Labs Focus Area @ Paths to Progress
Foresight Institute · Juan Benet
Juan Benet I InterPlanetary Consensus I Protocol Labs I Pragma Denver 2024
ETHGlobal · Juan Benet
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