Kraken Ventures
Independent venture capital fund investing in early-stage crypto and fintech companies and protocols.
About
Kraken Ventures is an independent venture capital fund backed by Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in financial infrastructure, Web3, decentralized finance (DeFi), consumer crypto protocols, and enabling technologies such as AI and Machine Learning. It aims to support entrepreneurs in making the financial system more open, inclusive, and transparent.
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Alpaca | Series D | $150M |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 1046104 | Undisclosed round | $47M |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Prenetics | Post IPO | $47M |
| 19 Sept 2025 | GRVT | Seed | $19M |
| 27 Feb 2024 | GRVT | Undisclosed round | $5M |
| 1 Jan 2024 | Alpaca | Series C | $52M |
| 18 May 2022 | 1046104 | Undisclosed round | $120M |
| 2 Mar 2021 | Prenetics | Undisclosed round | $20M |
| 1 Sept 2020 | Prenetics | Undisclosed round | $20M |
Frequently asked
What kind of firm is Kraken Ventures?
Kraken Ventures is listed as VC.
How much has Kraken Ventures raised for its funds?
Kraken Ventures has raised about $165M across its funds.
What companies has Kraken Ventures invested in?
Kraken Ventures has invested in Alpaca, 1046104, Prenetics, GRVT, Anchorage Digital.
What stages does Kraken Ventures invest in?
Kraken Ventures invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.
How much does Kraken Ventures invest per deal?
Kraken Ventures writes cheques from $5M to $150M.
Where is Kraken Ventures based?
Kraken Ventures is based in San Francisco, USA.
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