dlab

dlab.vc

Discovery-stage venture capital and hands-on help for founders exploring new frontiers in web3 and blockchain technology. They back top-tier technical founders who are building critical infrastructure and novel apps, with protocol-agnostic and global investment scope.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Blockchain Crypto, Ai Ml, Data Infrastructure

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Investment Thesis

dlab is a discovery-stage venture capital firm focused on backing technical founders building critical infrastructure and novel applications that enable a more open, transparent, and participatory internet. They believe in supporting early-stage web3 and crypto startups that leverage blockchain primitives to create mainstream-appeal products that don’t feel like crypto, with particular emphasis on solving real problems through decentralized technologies.

What Sets Them Apart

Hands-on operational support for early-stage founders
Protocol-agnostic approach to web3 investments
Focus on products with mainstream appeal that 'need crypto but don't feel like crypto'
Recently spun out as independent fund (2024) from SOSV with dedicated capital and resources
Emphasis on both infrastructure and consumer-facing applications
Deep engagement with content and thought leadership through articles and market analysis