Solana
operating company Β· company profileInvestment thesis
Seed-focused corporate venture arm of Solana Labs that exclusively backs Solana-based projects, pairing VC and Solana Foundation grants with hands-on technical guidance to leverage Solana's high-throughput architecture.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 23, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ2Fintech Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ1Developer Tools Γ1Robotics Γ1
HQs:United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSquads is a financial technology company building products and APIs for the stablecoin economy, including a Solana multisig tool, a business account (Altitude), a personal finance app (Fuse), and its stablecoin infrastructure and developer platform (Grid).
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech
Co-investorsHaun VenturesMulticoin CapitalCoinbase VenturesElectric Capital6th Man VenturesMarin Digital Ventures+6 more
R[3]sidency is an accelerator for "Machine Economy" startups, running a 12-week program with $300K investment, mentorship, ecosystem credits, and a demo day and investor roadshow in New York.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3RoboticsLondon, GB
Co-investorsFabric VenturesWintermute
Squads delivers financial services to businesses, individuals, and developers using open infrastructure and global internet capital markets.
Fintech
Stepan Simkin(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesCollab+CurrencyElectric CapitalMulticoin CapitalPlaceholder VCReciprocal Ventures+9 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSquads Β· fintechfutures.com Β· May 7, 2026
Altitude Β· fintechfutures.com Β· May 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Solana focus on?
- Solana focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Gaming, Social.
- Does Solana lead rounds?
- Solana typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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