Paradigm

2018

Founded

78

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Paradigm is a research-driven venture capital firm specializing in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Founded in 2018 by Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Coinbase, and Matt Huang, former partner at Sequoia Capital, Paradigm focuses on supporting innovative crypto/Web3 companies and protocols from their earliest stages. The firm employs a flexible, long-term, multi-stage, and global investment approach, often engaging with projects at inception and providing ongoing support as they evolve.

Paradigm's hands-on involvement spans technical aspects such as mechanism design, smart contract security, and engineering, as well as operational areas like recruiting and regulatory strategy. The firm's portfolio includes notable investments in companies like Uniswap, FTX, BlockFi, Maker, and Sky Mavis. In June 2024, Paradigm raised $850 million for its third fund, dedicated to early-stage crypto projects, underscoring its commitment to advancing the cryptocurrency industry.

Additionally, Paradigm launched the Policy Lab in September 2023, a platform aimed at producing research and advocacy on critical policy issues affecting the crypto ecosystem.

Portfolio Companies

Uniswap, FTX, BlockFi, Maker, Sky Mavis

Gepgraphic Focus

Global

Key Differentiators

Research-driven approach, Hands-on involvement, Global investment strategy

Thypical Investment Size

$1 million to $100 million+

Total Funds Raised

$850 million

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FinTech

Software

San Francisco

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Series D

United States