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Protocol VC

Protocol VC

San Francisco, Californiaprotocol.vc

Overview

Protocol VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 that funds early-stage computing breakthroughs. The firm is rooted in the Protocol Labs innovation network and supports builders leveraging projects like Filecoin and IPFS, as well as external projects. It has supported over 100 ventures building the future of computing. The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including AI, Adtech, Aerospace, FinTech, and Gaming.

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Protocol VC investments
CompanyDateStageLead
FiltaAug 2021SeedCo-investor
BelfortSep 2025SeedCo-investor
FrodoBots LabFeb 2025SeedLead

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Protocol VC based?

Protocol VC is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Protocol VC founded?

Founding year information for Protocol VC is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does Protocol VC have?

Protocol VC has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Protocol VC's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Filta, Belfort, FrodoBots Lab.

What was Protocol VC's most recent investment shown here?

Protocol VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Belfort in 2025.

What sectors does Protocol VC focus on?

Protocol VC focuses on Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Protocol VC focus on?

Protocol VC typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year FoundedN/A

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