Venture Dept.
Venture capitalActively deployingNew York Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A
Investment thesis
The Venture Dept. partners with early-stage founders working to transform finance, bringing together a network of experts across government, technology, and innovation. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes regulatory expertise as a core differentiator, helping founders navigate complex compliance landscapes and turn regulatory obstacles into competitive advantages. Its focus centers on trusted new financial systems, including areas such as crypto and stablecoins, where regulatory clarity is critical to success.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 8 of 23 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ6Fintech Γ6AI & Machine Learning Γ2Data & Infrastructure Γ2Enterprise Software Γ1SaaS Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ2CanadaΓ1
Investments Β· 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA next-generation payments platform enabling global value movement with stablecoin-native rails and instant settlement capabilities.
RWA.xyz is a data platform and discovery hub for tokenized real-world assets and the blockchain-based tokenization ecosystem, tracking over $375 billion in represented asset value across networks, platforms, and asset types.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Valinor is a credit institution building infrastructure for "Open Credit," aiming to connect traditional credit markets with onchain finance.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
xTAO operates infrastructure on the Bittensor decentralized AI network, generating revenue through validator operations, staking rewards, and API licensing while holding TAO tokens as treasury assets.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureGrand Cayman, CA
Kelly Pladson(Executive Officer)Ken Miyachi(Director)Mitchell Demeter(Director)Karia Samaroo(Executive Officer, Director)Victor Teixeira(Executive Officer)
Xweave provides real-time cross-border payment infrastructure for financial institutions, remittance businesses, and corporates using a network of regulated virtual asset service providers and stablecoins.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Venture Dept. invest at?
- Venture Dept. invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Venture Dept. focus on?
- Venture Dept. focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Where is Venture Dept. located?
- Venture Dept. is headquartered in New York, US.
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