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Protocol VC is a venture capital firm founded by Juan Benet, known for creating IPFS and libp2p. Based in the United States, it is backed by prominent investors such as a16z, USV, and Blueyard. The firm manages multiple funds dedicated to computing breakthroughs.
This firm invests in early-stage companies within the computing sector, particularly in AI, Web3, and frontier technologies. Protocol VC targets pre-seed to Series A stages, emphasizing support for technical founders who are engineering the future of computing.
Notable portfolio companies include Bluesky, Celestia, CoinList, FrodoBots, Gensyn, Glow, Privy (acquired by Stripe), Science Corp, Starkware, Synchron, and Zama.
Submit your pitch through their form at https://protocol.vc.
Yes, Protocol VC often leads investment rounds, particularly in their focus areas of computing and technology.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that align with their focus on computing breakthroughs.
Specific fund sizes are not disclosed, but Protocol VC manages multiple funds dedicated to early-stage investments in computing.
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