Vance Spencer
InvestorFounderInvestor at Framework Ventures · Founder at Framework Labs · Co-founder at Framework
San Francisco, California
Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $1M
FoundedFrameworkFramework Labs
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About
Vance Spencer is a co-founder-operator hybrid who actively builds crypto protocols rather than investing passively, known for early, high-conviction DeFi bets like Chainlink and Aave and promoting fundamentals-driven mini-cycles.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechGaming
Founder at Framework Labs
Co-founders at Framework Labs

Co-founder at Framework
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Experience
- Framework VenturesCo-foundercurrent2019 — present
- HashletesCo-founder2018 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- NetflixBiz Ops2015 — 2018Tokyo, Japan
- Monitor Deloitte (ex Monitor Group)Management Consultant2013 — 2015Los Angeles, Tokyo
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Vance Spencer?
- Vance Spencer is a co-founder-operator hybrid who actively builds crypto protocols rather than investing passively, known for early, high-conviction DeFi bets like Chainlink and Aave and promoting fundamentals-driven mini-cycles.
- Where does Vance Spencer work?
- Vance Spencer is Co-founder of Framework and Investor at Framework Ventures and Co-founder at Framework Labs.
- What does Vance Spencer invest in?
- Vance Spencer invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech, Gaming.
- What check size does Vance Spencer write?
- Vance Spencer typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- What companies did Vance Spencer found?
- Vance Spencer founded Framework, Framework Labs.
- Where did Vance Spencer go to school?
- Vance Spencer studied at University of Southern California (Econometrics and Quantitative Economics).
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University of Southern California mafia347
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Also attended University of Southern California816
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Also worked at Hashletes2
Also worked at Netflix80
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Also worked at Monitor Deloitte (ex Monitor Group)129
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