VCs Investing In Blockchain

It’s hard to imagine a time before blockchain was a hot topic. In fact, it seems like before Bitcoin had its first big rally in 2013, blockchain wasn’t much of a mainstream concept at all.

Fast forward to 2026, and it definitely is.

But blockchain isn’t just a hot topic in the press, it’s also a sector that investors are interested in.

What Is Blockchain?

Blockchain is a decentralised digital database that stores transactions across a variety of computers. If you think about it like an interconnected web, each transaction is linked to multiple strands, allowing them to verify what is going on in tandem.

One of the main ways it is used is with cryptocurrencies, as a way to record transactions and verify that they are real.

How Has Investment In Blockchain Evolved?

Over the past few years, investors have shifted from seeing blockchain as just a way to verify crypto transactions, to a way to restructure financial infrastructure.

Today, blockchain is integrated with areas like AI, ETFs and tokenising real world assets. As a sector, investment in the industry has grown a lot, with the global blockchain market predicted to reach over $1 trillion by 2032. (Bitdeal)

It’s no surprise then that so many VCs are looking for a piece of the action.

So, who are some of the VCs investing in blockchain?

Crypto Valley VC

Crypto valley VC is a company that invests in blockchain technology businesses at seed and acceleration stage.

The VC is built on the belief that investing in blockchain is investing in the future, and startups are at the forefront of this innovation.

Blockchain Capital

Blockchain Capital is a VC fund founded in 2013 that focuses on bitcoin and crypto-related companies. The company has had some big-name investments in the sector, including OpenSea, Kraken, Ethereum, and Coinbase.

Currently, the fund has over $2 billion in assets under management and are actively investing in the 6th multi-stage fund.

Paradigm

Paradigm is a research-driven cryptocurrency investment firm that focuses on funding early-stage companies in the sector.

In fact, they say that they will work with companies that are ‘no more than an idea’, helping build software and drive forward the crypto industry for everyone.

Pantera Capital

Pantera Capital is a US asset manager that focuses on exclusively investing in blockchain technology and digital asset companies.

They offer venture funding, early stage token investment and liquid tokens, allowing them to benefit from a number of blockchain use cases.

Coinbase Ventures

Coinbase ventures, the venture arm of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, invests in founders that are ‘creating more economic freedom for the world.’

The fund backs early-stage founders in crypto/Web3 sectors and looks to act as a strategic partner for the businesses it brings on board.

Mirana Ventures

Mirana Ventures is a global investment fund looking to back companies shaping the future of blockchain and Web3.

By using their pool of capital, alongside their strategic partnerships, Mirana helps businesses transform their ideas into reality.

And with Bybit’s co-founders behind them, they not only have the knowledge, but the industry connections too.