10 Pre-Seed Crypto & Web3 Investors — 8 Currently Deploying

YC turns builders into formidable founders by providing structured mentorship, funding, and network access during a 12-week batch program. The program transforms early-stage teams …

First dedicated pre-seed fund in NYC that works with product-obsessed teams from day 0, emphasizing early-stage product development and founder support.

First-check investor (pre-seed, seed, series A) deeply focused on AI-first companies. Partners selectively, cares deeply, and strives for excellence in reshaping industries through…

Invest in Southern California's best founders earlier than anyone else, with hands-on support beyond capital to help companies grow at every stage.

Relationships-driven private investment firm focused on pre-seed and seed stage ventures, identifying exceptional competitive advantages and pairing seasoned operators with select …

Gaingels invests in diverse and inclusive companies while driving top returns, using venture capital to influence social change and increase equity of access and representation in …

Backing mission-driven, outlier founders at pre-seed and seed stage across UK, Europe and North America through generalist and institutional thesis-driven funds.

Early-stage generalist investor (preseed/seed) focused on enterprise, fintech, frontier tech, and deep tech with fast commits, high conviction, and proactive support.

We partner at the earliest stages with founders building the future of the Internet across crypto, AI, and other frontier technologies.

Partner with corporations, entrepreneurs, and investors to build scalable innovation systems and build new technology-enabled businesses, products, and services

How many pre-seed crypto & web3 investors are actively deploying right now?

DryPowder tracks 10 pre-seed crypto & web3 funds. Of these, 8 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 pre-seed crypto & web3 VCs write?

Among 10 pre-seed crypto & web3 funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $25K–$5M. 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 pre-seed crypto & web3 VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most pre-seed 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 long does a pre-seed round take to close?

Most pre-seed rounds close in 4-8 weeks once a lead is committed. The process is faster than seed because checks are smaller and terms are simpler. A SAFE or convertible note is standard. Founders who close quickly typically have a lead committed, 2-3 other investors lined up, and a hard deadline. Open-ended rounds with no timeline tend to stall.

How many pre-seed 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 8 pre-seed 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 10 pre-seed 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.