Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV)
Venture capitalInvestment thesis
ZKV believes ZK technology can build a fairer, more decentralised internet where privacy, data ownership, and freedom are protected. It operates validators to support the adoption of ZK tech and backs the teams building ZK applications and next-generation distributed networks. Beyond running infrastructure, ZKV participates actively in governance, builds communities through events, and supports ZK teams and public goods via grants, investments, and sponsorships. It aims to help projects from early testnet stages through mainnet launch by contributing tools, feedback, education, and awareness, ensuring the next generation of distributed networks is resilient, scalable, trustworthy, and privacy-preserving.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 19 of 21 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ18Developer Tools Γ14Cybersecurity Γ6Data & Infrastructure Γ6Enterprise Software Γ6Fintech Γ4Cloud Computing Γ3Deep Tech Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ5United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 Β· 12021 Β· 12 dated
Aleo is a Layer-1 blockchain platform powered by zero-knowledge cryptography that enables private, programmable, and scalable applications.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechReno, US
Howard Wu(Founder)inMichael Beller(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAmbush CapitalDigital Currency GroupEthereal Ventures Management Ltd.+8 more
Anoma is a distributed operating system for blockchains that provides a single unified interface for developers and enterprises to build applications running across any chain.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsBixin CapitalBixin VenturesCVP NoLimitElectric CapitalFigmentFlowdesk+11 more
Axiom develops OpenVM, a zero-knowledge virtual machine that enables cryptographic verification of software program execution.
Crypto & Web3Developer Tools
Co-investorsLiam HorneParadigmStandard CryptoMenlo Ventures
Aztec is a Layer 2 blockchain network on Ethereum that enables programmable privacy for decentralized applications through client-side zero-knowledge proofs and a dual state architecture.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsLondon, GB
ZacThomas Pocock(Founding CEO)inZachary Williamson(Founding CTO & Current CEO)inArnaud Schenk(Cofounder)inJoe Andrews(Cofounder & Head of Product)in
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzCoinbase VenturesConsenSys MeshEntrepreneur First+8 more
Celestia builds dedicated, high-throughput blockchain chains designed from first principles for companies with internet-scale traffic, delivering production-ready infrastructure the customer owns.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Mustafa Al-Bassam(Chairman & CEO, Celestia Foundation)inNick White(Co-founder & CEO, Celestia Labs)Preston Evans(CTO, Celestia Labs)Sarah Armstrong(CFO)Zach Leibowitz(General Counsel)
Co-investorsAdvanced BlockchainAlphaLab CapitalBain Capital CryptoBlockchain CapitalCaladanCoinbase Ventures+17 more
Citrea is a zero-knowledge rollup and application layer built on Bitcoin, letting institutions, users, and developers build and use non-custodial Bitcoin applications (βΏapps).
Co-investorsMaven 11Founders Fund
Clique provides enterprise-grade confidential computing solutions using trusted execution environments (TEE), secure multi-party computation (MPC), and zero-knowledge proofs.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Co-investorsSevenX Ventures
Cubist develops cryptographic proof systems and tools for verifying software correctness and security, serving developers and organizations building secure systems.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Riad(CEO)inAnn(COO)inFraserinDeianinRohanin
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersPROOFSymbolic CapitalVery Serious VenturesPolychain Capital
EigenCloud is a developer platform providing cryptographic trust primitives for applications and AI agents through verifiable computation, inference, and data availability backed by slashable stake on EigenLayer.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer Tools
Sreeram Kannan(Founder)
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBitDAOBixin CapitalBixin VenturesBloccelerate VC+18 more
Espresso Systems builds Ethereum infrastructure and blockchain systems with a focus on practical solutions for developers and users within the crypto ecosystem.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsNew York, US
Ben Fisch(Chief Executive Officer)inCharles Lu(Chief Operating Officer)Benedikt BΓΌnz(Chief Scientist)Jill Gunter(Chief Strategy Officer)Fernando Krell(VP Engineering)Ellie Davidson(Chief Product Officer)
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAlameda ResearchAndreessen HorowitzBlockchain CapitalCoinbase VenturesElectric Capital+7 more
Herodotus builds infrastructure for accessing and verifying on-chain data (verifiable data), proving the correctness of computations (verifiable compute), and enabling cross-chain interoperability and blockchain scaling.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsEterna CapitalFabric Ventures
Inco provides a confidentiality layer that integrates with existing blockchains, using isolated hardware environments and cryptography to protect address and transaction details.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsBig Brain HoldingsCoinbase VenturesGSRSymbolic CapitalScript Capital
Ingonyama develops cryptography acceleration technology, including ICICLE, a library that speeds up algorithms and protocols such as zero-knowledge proofs across compute backends like CPUs, GPUs, Apple Silicon, and its ZPU hardware.
Crypto & Web3Deep TechDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsBlueYard CapitalIOSG VenturesMaven 11RockawayXSamsung NextWalden Catalyst
ZKsync provides blockchain infrastructure and deployment services for enterprises, helping them build and launch production-ready solutions on the ZKsync network.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise Software
Alex Gluchowski(Founder)in
Co-investorsDeepTech VenturesFactionFigmentIOSG VenturesLongHash VenturesMirana Ventures+3 more
Osmosis is a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange built on the Cosmos blockchain that enables users to access liquidity and assets from over 100 blockchain ecosystems.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investors1confirmationBloccelerate VCFigmentMarin Digital VenturesNascentParadigm+3 more
Penumbra is a privacy-focused blockchain network that enables fully end-to-end encrypted asset trading and transfers across multiple chains through zero-knowledge proofs.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Henry de Valence(Executive Officer, Director)Arani Bose(Executive Officer, Director)Don Kassing(Director)Jim Pray(Executive Officer)Adam Elsesser(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Krebs(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsFigment
Rhino.fi builds stablecoin and digital money infrastructure used by global financial products.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintech
Co-investorsD1 Ventures
RISC Zero provides verifiable computation technology that lets anyone cryptographically confirm a computation's output is correct without recomputing it, while preserving privacy.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeep TechSeattle, US
Frank Laub(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Retford(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Bruestle(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBain Capital CryptoBlockchain CapitalD1 VenturesFenbushi CapitalFigmentL2 Iterative Ventures (L2IV)+3 more
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesBain Capital CryptoBixin CapitalBixin VenturesCatcherVCIOSG Ventures+6 more
Succinct builds cryptographic products and tools that enable proof of identity, ownership, and actions on the internet.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US
Uma Roy(Cofounder)John Guibas(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBankless VenturesParadigmScott SunartoStandard CryptoGeometry
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEspresso (Translucence Research Inc) Β· CoinDesk (via CoinMarketCap AI roundup) Β· Aug 10, 2026
Axiom Β· aiweekly.co Β· Jul 17, 2026
Osmosis Leading Cosmos DEX Β· osmosisim.com Β· Feb 23, 2026
Citrea Β· salestools.io Β· Oct 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV) made?
- Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV) has 21 tracked investments.
- What sectors does Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV) focus on?
- Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV) focuses on Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity.
- Who does Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV) co-invest with?
- Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV) most often shares deals with Figment, IOSG Ventures, Maven 11, among 93 tracked co-investors.
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