
Genblock Capital
Description
Genblock Capital is a prominent venture capital firm exclusively focused on the burgeoning blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. Established in 2017, the firm has strategically positioned itself at the forefront of digital asset innovation, with a particular emphasis on decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3 infrastructure, and the metaverse. Headquartered in San Francisco, Genblock Capital aims to identify and support early-stage projects that are poised to disrupt traditional industries and build the next generation of decentralized applications. Their investment thesis is deeply rooted in identifying visionary teams and groundbreaking technologies that can drive significant adoption and utility within the crypto ecosystem.
The firm's investment strategy extends beyond mere capital injection. Genblock Capital is known for its hands-on approach, providing portfolio companies with comprehensive strategic guidance, technical support, and access to an extensive network of industry experts and partners. This value-add approach is designed to accelerate the growth and development of their portfolio projects, helping them navigate the complex and rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. They actively seek out projects that demonstrate strong fundamentals, innovative solutions, and a clear path to market adoption, often engaging with founders from the earliest stages of development.
Genblock Capital primarily targets early-stage investment opportunities, including seed, private, and strategic rounds. While specific check sizes can vary depending on the stage and needs of the project, their typical first cheques generally range from approximately $250,000 to $2,000,000. This range allows them to make meaningful contributions to nascent projects while also participating in larger, more established private sales. As of early 2024, Genblock Capital has made over 139 investments across a diverse array of blockchain verticals, showcasing their broad reach and commitment to fostering innovation across the decentralized web. Their portfolio includes notable projects in DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, blockchain gaming, and underlying infrastructure, reflecting their comprehensive approach to the digital asset space.
Investor Profile
Genblock Capital has backed more than 120 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Initial Coin Offering, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (75%)
- Initial Coin Offering (8%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series A (3%)
- Series B (1%)
- Series C (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (35%)
- Singapore (17%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- Switzerland (5%)
- Estonia (3%)
- India (3%)
- Lithuania (3%)
- Hong Kong (3%)
- Gibraltar (2%)
- Canada (2%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Gaming
- Software
- Information Technology
- Web3
- Finance
- Trading Platform
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