Ethereum Foundation

Venture Capital

The Ethereum Foundation is a Swiss non-profit ('Stiftung') that funds research, development, and public-goods work across the Ethereum ecosystem, primarily through grants and its Ecosystem Support Program, rather than making traditional equity investments in companies.

2+ investments · 2 portfolio companies

Crypto & Web3
Founded
2014
Portfolio Companies
2
Total Investments
2
Last Investment
Mar 2025
Geographic Focus
Global

Investment Thesis

Funds public-goods and infrastructure projects that strengthen the Ethereum ecosystem, prioritizing research, security, and developer tooling over financial returns.

Ethereum Foundation is a Venture Capital firm. It has made 2 investments, including Bloctopus and StarkWare. Focus areas include Crypto & Web3.

Portfolio2

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