Protofund
Overview
Protofund is an early-stage venture firm that invests in and actively supports passionate teams building web3 and consumer products. Uniquely founded by builders for builders. Every member of our team has had a hand in building companies from inception to exit. When we make an investment, Protofund actively roll up their sleeves and support their companies maximally across areas like product, design, marketing, community, operations, strategy, and general leadership .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| PsyFi | Sep 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| PsyFi | Oct 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ZenLedger | May 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Brine Fi | Sep 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Payman AI | Aug 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Edward Moncada
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Protofund based?
Protofund is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
When was Protofund founded?
Protofund was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Protofund have?
Protofund has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Protofund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include PsyFi, PsyFi, ZenLedger, Brine Fi, Payman AI.
What was Protofund's most recent investment shown here?
Protofund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Payman AI in 2024.
What sectors does Protofund focus on?
Protofund focuses on Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech.
What company stages does Protofund focus on?
Protofund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Protofund's AUM?
Protofund's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.