Web3 & Crypto Startups in California

California

Enterprise data and privacy vulnerable to hacks, AI-driven attacks, and emerging quantum threats; current encryption and vendor compromise leave data exposed.

Redwood City, CA

Outpost Ventures (an investment platform of Neuberger Berman) invests in financial technology companies and the software that powers them. Focus areas include banking technology, blockchain/web3, and...

San Francisco, CA

Early-stage internet and software startups. Partner with technical founders. Typical checks $250k-$500k. Emphasizes curiosity, rapid iteration, and founder support including sabbaticals and student...

San Francisco, CA

SV Angel is a San Francisco-based venture fund investing broadly in software-focused consumer and enterprise companies. Composed of an early-stage Seed Fund (typical seed check ~$200k) and a Growth...

Redwood City, CA

Working Capital Fund invests in early and growth-stage technology companies that create responsible, transparent, and equitable global supply chains. Focus areas include AI/ML, computer vision,...

Los Angeles, CA

Our thesis has three thematic focus areas: Autonomous Infrastructure (perception and sensors infrastructure), AI-Powered Data Network Effects (capture, structure and transform data to create...

Palo Alto, CA

Corner Ventures partners with founders and early-stage investors to lead growth rounds for technology companies, providing strategic growth capital and access to global networks to enable...

Santa Monica, CA

Early-stage (seed and Series A) venture capital firm investing in visionary founders building disruptive software businesses across work, health, commerce, and money, with a focus on enabling...

Palo Alto, CA

Seed-stage, US-focused software & internet investors who emphasize diversity and decision-analysis driven diligence; target high-conviction founders in enterprise software, fintech, digital health,...

Menlo Park, CA

IVP partners with breakout companies at inflection points, backing a small number of companies each year (primarily Series B / later-stage) and supporting rapid scale from millions to hundreds of...

Palo Alto, CA

Single-keyword thesis: 'early' — focus on early-stage, seed investing (often YC startups). Data-driven, lightning-fast execution; founder/operator led.

Santa Monica, CA

Patron backs early-stage founders defining next-generation consumer technology through a gaming lens. Focused on Seed-stage investments across games, consumer internet, and Web3, leveraging...

Sunnyvale, CA

Founded in 2006, Plug and Play Tech Center is an accelerator and incubator firm based in Sunnyvale, California. The firm prefers to invest in companies operating in advanced manufacturing, aerospace,...

Menlo Park, CA

Venture Funds and Operating System for Independent VC Professionals. Join as a Partner; apply to raise or recommend startups. Focus on companies on the market with revenue or lead investment from...

Los Angeles, CA

Industry-agnostic venture firm investing from pre-seed to Series A. Hands-on, value-add approach with bespoke accelerators (NextUp), programs, and strategic partnerships. Typical direct checks up to...

Menlo Park, CA

Depth-focused global VC investing in bold founders across enterprise, AI, fintech, healthcare and consumer sectors; active from Seed through later stages with a global team and long-term engagement.