Coinbase Ventures

Overview

Coinbase Ventures, launched in 2018, invests off Coinbase's balance sheet in crypto and web3 companies and has built one of the largest portfolios in the category at over 400 companies. It deliberately writes small minority checks, does not lead rounds and takes no board seats — a low-friction strategic that crypto-focused funds can add to almost any round without governance cost.

Key facts

• Launched 2018; 400+ portfolio companies across crypto and web3
• Invests off Coinbase's balance sheet with no dedicated outside fund
• Does not lead rounds or take board seats — pure co-investor posture