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Dragonfly

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Dragonfly, formerly known as Dragonfly Capital, stands as a prominent global investment firm exclusively dedicated to the crypto and Web3 ecosystem. Based in San Francisco, the firm has established itself as a leading multi-stage investor, backing projects from early-stage seed rounds through to growth equity and even liquid tokens. Their investment thesis is rooted in a deep understanding of blockchain technology and a long-term vision for the decentralized future, focusing on foundational protocols, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, gaming, and infrastructure.

Dragonfly employs a research-driven approach, leveraging its team's technical expertise and extensive network within the crypto space. This allows them to identify and support innovative projects that are shaping the next generation of the internet. A significant milestone for the firm was the closing of its third flagship fund, Dragonfly Fund III, in 2022, which raised an impressive $650 million. This capital infusion further solidified their capacity to deploy substantial resources into promising ventures across the globe.

The firm's investment strategy is highly flexible, enabling them to participate in various stages of a company's lifecycle. They are known for writing initial checks that can range from smaller seed investments to substantial commitments in later-stage growth rounds. Beyond capital, Dragonfly provides strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a vast network of industry experts and founders. With over $3 billion in assets under management, Dragonfly continues to be a pivotal player in the venture capital landscape for digital assets, supporting a diverse portfolio of companies that are at the forefront of blockchain innovation.

Investor Profile

Dragonfly has backed more than 165 startups, with 17 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 79 rounds, about 48% of its total and boasts 5 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, Hong Kong.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services.
  • Led 11 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (55%)
  • Series A (16%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (5%)
  • Series B (4%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)
  • Corporate Round (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (54%)
  • Singapore (9%)
  • Hong Kong (4%)
  • Vietnam (3%)
  • United Arab Emirates (2%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • India (2%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Portugal (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Web3
  • Finance
  • Decentralized Finance (Defi)
  • Trading Platform
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Dragonfly frequently co-invest with?

Pantera Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 15
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 25
Robot Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 13
Digital Currency Group
North America, Connecticut, United States, Stamford
Co-Investments: 9
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 10
Polychain
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 18
Galaxy Digital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 10
Electric Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 9
P
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 10
Alameda Research
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Central and Western
Co-Investments: 15

Which angels does Dragonfly often collaborate with?

Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 17
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
SK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
RS
North America, Virginia, United States, Charlottesville
Shared Deals: 3
MD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
JC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
SR
Europe, Monaco
Shared Deals: 8
NC
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 3
NR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 6
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Dragonfly?

MyPrize

Miami, Florida, United States

MyPrizeUS is the fastest growing platform in the free-to-play video games market

Series UnknownJul 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $21,000,000
Agora

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Agora operates as a digital dollar and an asset platform for businesses, fintechs, and trading firms.

Financial ExchangesFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologySaaS
Series AJul 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000

Perpl improves financial systems by creating a clear pricing engine on an effective blockchain.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
Series UnknownMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,250,000
ZAR

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

ZAR establishes a connection between cash-based economies and the web3 framework, facilitating adoption of stablecoins.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
SeedApr 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000

Yeet is a new crypto casino and sportsbooka gambling platform.

CasinoCryptocurrencyGaming
SeedMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,750,000

Hibachi is a decentralized trading protocol specifically designed for professional traders.

ManufacturingTrading PlatformTraining
SeedMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Level

New York, New York, United States

Level is a fintech company that develops stakblecoin backed by restaked dollar tokens.

BlockchainNon-Fungible Token (NFT)Web3
SeedMar 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,600,000
Slingshot DAO

London, England, United Kingdom

SlingShot DAO is a dynamic and community-driven platform to empower creatives around the globe.

GamingOnline Games
Series UnknownMar 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,000,000

DoubleZero is developing a global fiber network intended for high-performance distributed systems and blockchains.

BlockchainInternet
Initial Coin OfferingMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $28,000,000

Codex is a peer-to-peer version of electronic cash which allow online payments sent directly from one party to another.

CryptocurrencyE-CommercePeer to Peer
SeedFeb 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,800,000