Stage FocusPre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyGlobal
TypeVC
Last Activity2024
Industry Focus
Industries
Blockchain
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeGeneralist
ExposureMinimal DeepTech Investments
Bio
Protofund is an early-stage venture firm founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, investing in and actively supporting teams building web3 and consumer products. It was founded by Managing Partners Edward Moncada and Jonathan Chu, who previously helped build consumer products including Blockfolio, TikTok, Google, and Dash. The firm describes its approach as hands-on, working with portfolio compan...
Notable Investments
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SolanaS
SuiC
CelestiaL
LayerZeroO
OpenSeaI
InstadappD
DharmaS
StargateM
Mercurial FinanceH
Huma FinanceF
FTXB
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