Protocol Ventures
Fund of fundsSan Francisco · Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Protocol Ventures positions itself as the first and leading fund of funds in the crypto asset class. Rather than picking individual tokens or companies, it allocates capital across a curated set of top-performing crypto hedge funds. Portfolio funds invest in highly liquid crypto assets, SAFTs, and equity of leading blockchain-related companies. Protocol selects fund managers based on past and expected performance, management quality, and complementary strategies, aiming to give investors diversification through a single LP investment. It aligns with managers who have deep technical blockchain understanding, asymmetric industry insight, strong global networks, a value-add approach, and a clear differentiated investment thesis.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Protocol Ventures invest at?
- Protocol Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Protocol Ventures's typical check size?
- Protocol Ventures typically writes checks of $5M.
- What sectors does Protocol Ventures focus on?
- Protocol Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Protocol Ventures located?
- Protocol Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Protocol Ventures lead rounds?
- Protocol Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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