Framework Ventures

Framework Ventures is a prominent crypto-native venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. Established in 2019, the firm has quickly become a leading investor in the blockchain industry, focusing on early-stage opportunities across decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain infrastructure. They are known for their high-conviction investment strategy, often leading funding rounds with check sizes typically ranging from $250,000 to $40 million. Framework Ventures actively seeks to partner with founders who are building the next generation of valuable blockchain networks and applications, expanding into maturing verticals such as web3 gaming and Layer 1 solutions.

The firm was co-founded in 2019 by Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson, both of whom brought prior experience from major technology companies like Netflix and Snapchat, respectively. Framework Ventures gained early recognition as one of the first crypto-native venture firms to fully commit to the emerging DeFi ecosystem. Their strategic approach involves providing not only capital but also operational expertise to founders, aiming to identify and support transformative ideas at the intersection of technology, protocol design, and real-world utility.

Framework Ventures boasts an impressive portfolio of notable investments in multi-billion dollar applications and networks. Key investments include Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network; Aave, a decentralized lending platform; Synthetix, a platform for trading synthetic assets; and The Graph, a decentralized protocol for indexing and querying blockchain data. More recently, the firm has invested in companies like Plasma (stablecoin), Obex (real-world income/credit infrastructure), Daylight Energy (energy finance infrastructure), and various AI and web3 gaming projects, demonstrating their continued focus on cutting-edge blockchain applications and real-world asset tokenization.

The leadership team at Framework Ventures comprises experienced professionals with deep expertise in the crypto and technology sectors. Co-founders Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson lead the firm's investment strategy, supported by a team of partners including Adam Badrawi (Head of Investor Relations & Global Communications), Roy Learner, Brandon Potts, Rajiv Patel-O’Connor, and Parker Edwards (Director of Obex). The team's diverse backgrounds, ranging from product management at tech giants to roles in blockchain intelligence and compliance, enable Framework Ventures to provide comprehensive support to its portfolio companies and navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.