Blockchain Capital

Blockchain Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and crypto-related projects, supporting builders across DeFi, CeFi, decentralized infrastructure, and consumer applications. With over $2 billion in assets under management, the firm invests through its sixth multi-stage fund, providing capital, industry expertise, partnerships, and strategic guidance to founders at various stages from seed to growth. They pioneered tokenized investment vehicles, including the first security token (BCAP), and focus on both equity and token investments in transformative blockchain technologies.

Founded in 2013 by brothers Bart Stephens and Brad Stephens, initially as Crypto Currency Partners, the firm emerged from their early involvement in Bitcoin mining and participation in the world's first ICO for Mastercoin. They raised the first-ever crypto fund of $1 million in 2014, followed by subsequent funds scaling to $580 million in 2023 for their sixth early-stage and opportunity funds. Key milestones include funding Parity as the first Ethereum ecosystem investment and leading series A for Bison Trails, acquired by Coinbase pre-IPO.

The firm's portfolio features prominent companies such as Coinbase, Kraken, Circle, Aave, Anchorage Digital, Bitwise, EigenLayer, OpenSea, Polymarket, TRM, and Tether, alongside recent investments like Bluesky Social and Button. They have backed over 170 companies, with notable exits including Coinbase's public listing, the largest M&A crypto exit via Bison Trails, and ongoing support for infrastructure, gaming, and DeFi innovations.

Blockchain Capital's team combines deep crypto expertise with operational strength, led by Founders and Managing Partners Bart and Brad Stephens, General Partners like Aleks Larsen, Spencer Bogart, and Kinjal Shah, and operating partners including Caleb Tebbe (CTO), Jason Di Piazza (Head of Capital Formation), and Zalia Aliriza (CFO/CCO). Advisors include luminaries such as Gavin Wood (Ethereum co-creator), Mike Novogratz (Galaxy), and Dan Loeb (Third Point), enhancing their network for founder support in talent, go-to-market strategies, and partnerships.