9 Growth Crypto & Web3 Investors — 9 Currently Deploying

Dragonfly brings access and influence to crypto teams with global aspirations to find adoption anywhere. The fund invests across stages with a focus on teams tackling big, wicked p…

Data-driven, systematic approach to partnering with the world's most promising companies. AI and data science engine for underwriting enables quantitative decision-making across ve…

First U.S. institutional asset manager focused exclusively on blockchain technology, providing full spectrum exposure to digital assets and blockchain companies since 2013.

DCG is the enduring investor and operator of the crypto industry, backing the brightest minds across all stages to build a decentralized future that unlocks economic and societal o…

Investing in deep tech that supports humanity's long-term survival through missionaries (not mercenaries) who build safe technologies. Evergreen fund backing founders with multi-ge…

Providing resources and counsel to forward-thinking companies revolutionizing how we live, work, and play, with favorable terms and less dilution than traditional VC models.

Multi-stage venture capital firm that goes beyond traditional VC playbook by providing entrepreneurs support of a global ecosystem, connecting innovators everywhere.

Partner with generational companies that power the economy in critical infrastructure for foundational industries, from inflection to inevitability, leveraging unique regulatory pe…

Partner with entrepreneurs from early days through every stage of growth, focusing on transformative technology across AI/ML, biotech, cloud, consumer, and crypto sectors.

How many growth crypto & web3 investors are actively deploying right now?

DryPowder tracks 9 growth crypto & web3 funds. Of these, 9 are currently deploying capital based on recent fund closes, portfolio activity, and partner signals. Use DryPowder's fund matching to see which ones fit your specific startup.

What check size do growth crypto & web3 VCs write?

Among 9 growth crypto & web3 funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $500K–$30M. Ranges vary by fund size, vintage, and whether the fund leads rounds. Each fund profile shows check size detail and lead preference.

How do I get a meeting with a growth crypto & web3 VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most growth crypto & web3 VCs on DryPowder do accept cold outreach or direct applications, but response rates vary widely by fund. Before reaching out, use DryPowder's AI matching to get a fit score and specific talking points. Founders who lead with thesis-aligned framing get significantly better response rates than those sending the same deck to every fund on a list.

How is growth-stage fundraising different from earlier venture rounds?

Growth-stage processes resemble private equity diligence more than typical venture fundraising. Expect 4-8 months, financial audits, customer reference programs, and engagement at the CFO and board level. Most growth funds require 6-12 months of auditable financials and focus on financial performance, competitive moats, and management team depth rather than founder narrative.

How many growth crypto & web3 investors should I be talking to at once?

Most fundraisers recommend a parallel process: identify 20-40 target investors but approach your highest-fit funds first. Of the 9 growth crypto & web3 funds currently deploying, not all will match your specific stage and sector. Use fund matching to find your top 10-15, approach those first, collect feedback, then go wider. Going to every fund simultaneously without qualifying first burns bridges and dilutes the urgency that helps close a round.

How is DryPowder different from building a VC list on LinkedIn or Crunchbase?

The fund list you build on LinkedIn or Crunchbase is roughly the same list every other founder is building. DryPowder adds three things a manual search cannot: deployment signals (which funds have recently closed new vehicles and are actively writing checks), AI thesis matching (which of the 9 growth crypto & web3 funds actually fits your specific startup, ranked by fit), and verified partner contact details. The goal is 15 targeted, thesis-aligned pitches instead of 150 generic ones.