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Delphi Ventures

North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman

Description

Delphi Ventures is the dedicated venture capital arm of Delphi Digital, a prominent research and investment firm deeply embedded in the Web3 ecosystem. Operating as a thesis-driven, high-conviction firm, it strategically allocates capital across core themes believed to profoundly shape the future of the decentralized world. These themes primarily encompass decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain gaming, NFTs, metaverse technologies, and foundational infrastructure within the crypto space. The firm leverages Delphi Digital's extensive research capabilities and industry insights to identify and support groundbreaking projects.

Delphi Ventures employs a focused investment strategy, typically engaging with projects at the seed and Series A stages, though it may participate in later rounds for strategic opportunities. Its approach is characterized by deep conviction in its chosen themes and a commitment to providing more than just capital, offering strategic guidance and leveraging its network to foster portfolio company growth. The firm seeks to partner with visionary founders who are building long-term, impactful solutions within the burgeoning Web3 landscape.

The firm has successfully raised substantial capital to deploy into the crypto venture market. In September 2021, Delphi Ventures announced the close of its first dedicated fund, Delphi Ventures Fund I, securing $110 million in commitments. Building on this momentum and the rapid growth of the Web3 sector, the firm launched Delphi Ventures Fund II in April 2022, a significantly larger vehicle with $500 million in capital. This robust capital base enables Delphi Ventures to make meaningful early-stage investments, with typical initial check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $5 million.

Delphi Ventures boasts a strong portfolio of industry-leading projects, reflecting its ability to identify and back impactful innovations. Notable investments include prominent names such as Axie Infinity, Yield Guild Games, Immutable, and StarkWare. Through its strategic investments and hands-on support, Delphi Ventures has solidified its reputation as a key player in the Web3 venture capital landscape, contributing significantly to the development and adoption of decentralized technologies.

Investor Profile

Delphi Ventures has backed more than 73 startups, with 14 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (59%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Series Unknown (15%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (44%)
  • Singapore (8%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • China (4%)
  • Philippines (4%)
  • United Arab Emirates (3%)
  • Brazil (3%)
  • Finland (3%)
  • Germany (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Software
  • Gaming
  • Web3
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Video Games
  • Computer
  • Financial Services
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Who does Delphi Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Yield Guild Games
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 9
CMS Holdings
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 7
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 9
Framework Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 11
Hack VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 8
Alliance DAO
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 7
Morningstar Ventures
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 7
BITKRAFT Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 13
Mechanism Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 14

Which angels does Delphi Ventures often collaborate with?

RS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CD
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Bellagio
Shared Deals: 2
SK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
MD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
PT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
TK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
DD
North America, Florida, United States, Land O Lakes
Shared Deals: 2
DCF GOD
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 4
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Delphi Ventures?

Inference Labs

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Inference Labs is advancing the use of zero-knowledge cryptography to guarantee the computational integrity of off-chain AI models.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainMachine LearningWeb3
SeedJun 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
ORO AI

New York, New York, United States

ORO facilitates the transformation of data into advanced forms of intelligence, representing the next generation of analytical capabilities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceData Management
SeedApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,000,000

Cabal is an innovative protocol that effectively generates revenue while operating on the robust initial layer 1 network.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
Series UnknownFeb 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Reservoir

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Reservoir is a developer platform that enables next-generation NFT products to be delivered to market.

BlockchainDeveloper APIsInformation Technology
Series AFeb 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Pixion Games

London, England, United Kingdom

Pixion Games is a studio focused on building competitive esports games for mobile device.

BlockchainComputerVideo Games
Series UnknownJan 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,400,000
Pulse

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Pulse is a developer of an all-in-one health and wellness platform designed to integrate a wearable gadget and fitness tracking software.

SoftwareWearablesWellness
Pre SeedNov 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Pond

New York, New York, United States

Pond is a decentralized AI startup developing an extensive environment for training Web3 AI models.

BlockchainCryptocurrency
SeedNov 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,500,000

Delta is a fully integrated solution designed from the ground up to eliminate the trade-off between sovereignty.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTech
SeedOct 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Initia Labs

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Initia is a network for 0-to-1 omnichain rollups built by fusing a novel L1 with an interwoven application-specific L2 infrastructure.

BlockchainWeb3
Series ASep 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Black Block

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

International game development studio with offices in Helsinki, Finland. Black Block is building The Sprawl, a blockchain-enabled MMO.

UndisclosedSep 13, 2024