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8 Seed Crypto & Web3 Investors in San Francisco — 8 Currently Deploying

Updated

8
Total funds
8
Currently deploying
100%
Deployment rate
$100K–$40M
Typical check range

Funds (8)

Y Combinator
● Deploying$500K–$2M

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

Initialized Capital
● Deploying$250K–$5M

Champion inspired and obsessive builders across seed stage, from enterprise SaaS to sustainability, health, hard tech, AI, infrastructure, consumer, and crypto. Provide guidance fr

Framework Ventures
● Deploying$5M–$40M

High-conviction early-stage venture firm seeking winning founders in emerging technologies, particularly in crypto, DeFi, tokenization, and stablecoins.

Paradigm
● Deploying

Paradigm builds and invests across crypto, AI, robotics, and other new frontiers, with a focus on advancing the frontier for everyone through software development and open source c

Greylock Partners
● Deploying

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

Day One Ventures
● Deploying$100K–$5M

Help mission-driven pioneers win by harnessing storytelling, art and culture. Back early-stage companies with customer obsession in their DNA and accelerate mass adoption of techno

A Capital
● Deploying

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.

Bessemer Venture Partners (Seed)
● Deploying

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

DryPowder tracks 8 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 seed crypto & web3 VCs write?

Among 8 seed crypto & web3 funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $100K–$40M. 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 seed crypto & web3 VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most 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 seed round typically take to close?

Seed rounds typically take 3-6 months from first meeting to close. Most of that time is spent on qualification: investors want to see early traction, run multiple meetings, and often complete reference checks. With a committed lead who sets terms, the rest of the round usually fills within 2-4 weeks. Without a lead, the process drags. DryPowder's deployment signals help identify which seed funds are actively writing checks right now versus sitting between vehicles.

How many 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 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 8 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.

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