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Kraken Ventures

Kraken Ventures

San Francisco, United States

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About

Kraken Ventures is an independent venture capital fund affiliated with the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, focusing on early-stage investments within the crypto, blockchain, and fintech sectors. Established in 2021, the firm raised $65 million for its inaugural fund, with Kraken serving as the anchor investor. The fund targets companies at the forefront of Web3, decentralized finance (DeFi), consumer crypto protocols, and enabling technologies such as AI and machine learning. With headquarters in Austin, Texas, and offices in New York and London, Kraken Ventures takes a global approach, aiming to support innovation across various markets. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $2 million, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, leveraging Kraken’s extensive network and industry experience. This hands-on approach helps startups grow through product development, partnership building, and scaling strategies. The team, led by Managing Partner Brandon Gath, brings deep expertise in both finance and technology. Recent efforts include expanding their European presence, appointing Laurens De Poorter to lead European investments, reflecting their ambition to tap into the booming crypto scene across the continent. Kraken Ventures continues to explore opportunities that push the boundaries of traditional finance, aiming to support projects that drive the next wave of digital innovation. The firm is also working on a second fund, set to further extend its reach in the rapidly evolving crypto ecosystem.

Details

Average check

$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
$10M-$50M

Round

Seed
Series A
Pre-Seed
Series B
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Data & Analytics
Fintech & Financial services
Other
Software & Apps
Web 3,0
Web 3.0

Highlights

$2M

Historical average check

$50M

Historical max check

January 2025

Last investment date

56

Investments

Web 3.0

Fintech & Financial services

Software & Apps

Data & Analytics

Other

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krakenventures.com

Email

info@krakenventures.com

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