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 11 of 21 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ11Developer Tools Γ9Enterprise Software Γ4Cloud Computing Γ2Cybersecurity Γ2Fintech Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ1Data & Infrastructure Γ1
Investments Β· 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCelestia designs and operates custom, high-throughput blockchain infrastructure for enterprises, separating compute and storage to enable independent scaling.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Enterprise Software
Mustafa Al-Bassam(Chairman & CEO, Celestia Foundation)Nick White(Co-founder & CEO, Celestia Labs)Preston Evans(CTO, Celestia Labs)
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)
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 Tools
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV) focus on?
- Zero Knowledge Validator (ZKV) focuses on Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity.
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