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Builder Capital

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

Builder VC is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to partnering with founders who are building technology companies poised to disrupt large, established industries. Based in San Francisco, California, the firm primarily focuses on Seed and Series A investments. Their strategic investment areas include the Future of Work, Supply Chain & Logistics, Fintech, and Digital Health, reflecting a commitment to sectors undergoing significant transformation and innovation.

Builder VC adopts a hands-on approach, aiming to be a supportive partner to its portfolio companies beyond just capital. They typically write initial checks ranging from $1 million to $8 million, demonstrating their capacity to lead or co-lead significant early-stage rounds. The firm also strategically reserves capital for follow-on investments, indicating a long-term commitment to the success and scaling of their portfolio companies.

The firm has successfully raised multiple funds to support its investment thesis and expanding portfolio. In 2021, Builder VC closed its Fund II with $100 million in committed capital, followed by an even larger Fund III in 2023, which secured $150 million. These substantial fund sizes underscore Builder VC's growing influence and capacity to deploy significant capital into promising early-stage ventures, solidifying its position as a notable player in the venture capital landscape.

Investor Profile

Builder Capital has backed more than 32 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Web3, Cryptocurrency.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $8M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (59%)
  • Pre Seed (38%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (47%)
  • United Kingdom (13%)
  • Singapore (6%)
  • Canada (6%)
  • France (6%)
  • Switzerland (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Web3
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Video Games
  • Software
  • Decentralized Finance (Defi)
  • Gaming
  • Online Games
  • Information Technology
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Builder Capital frequently co-invest with?

Animoca Ventures
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 4
CMS Holdings
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Infinity Ventures Crypto
Asia, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Taipei
Co-Investments: 6
Fenbushi Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 4
Maelstrom
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 7
Co-Investments: 5
BB
North America, Florida, United States, Weston
Co-Investments: 8
Foresight Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 4
Co-Investments: 4
Bloccelerate VC
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Builder Capital often collaborate with?

Gabby Dizon
Asia, Rizal, Philippines, Pasig
Shared Deals: 2
D.
North America, Delaware, United States, Delaware City
Shared Deals: 2
Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 2
David Choi
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
MD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 5
PT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
Mike Silagadze
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 4
BL
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 4
KT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4

What are some of recent deals done by Builder Capital?

Rover is a liquid staking protocol on Botanix that exchanges Bitcoin for rovBTC.

CryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
SeedMay 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,100,000
Fluent Labs

California City, California, United States

Fluent Labs is a blockchain development company.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
SeedFeb 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Hyve Labs

Austin, Texas, United States

Hyve Labs is about creating a comprehensive social gaming experience.

BlockchainGamingOnline GamesWeb3
Pre SeedJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,750,000
Fraction AI

San Francisco, California, United States

A fraction AI is a decentralized platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Software
Pre SeedDec 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000

Neptune Protocol is a decentralized lending platform.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)FinanceSecurity
SeedDec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,900,000

Magma is a decentralized liquid staking protocol built on the Monad Network, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)
SeedOct 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,900,000
KRNL Labs

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

KRNL Labs is a decentralized infrastructure protocol that makes smart contracts and allows developers to build dApps in Web3.

BlockchainSmart ContractsWeb3
Pre SeedOct 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,700,000

Fluid Protocol is an over-collateralized, decentralized borrowing mechanism designed exclusively for Fuel Network.

ConsultingFinTechInformation Technology
SeedOct 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,900,000
Octra

Zug, Zug, Switzerland

Octra is an FHE blockchain network that allows for segregated execution environments.

Blockchain
Pre SeedSep 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Nectar AI

Sacramento, California, United States

Nectar AI is a virtual AI companion platform that offers users the ability to create the digital customized personalities and companions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIVirtual Reality
SeedAug 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,900,000