•  How venture capitalists have helped the crypto world to grow
•  List of dominant venture capitalists 

The crypto industry has been experiencing a boom in the last few years by attracting investors from all around the world. The most active participant of this space has been the venture capitalists who have been providing funds to startups and organizations that are working on innovative blockchains and related projects. 

In this article we’ll be seeing some of the venture capitalists that have emerged to be dominant in these last couple of years . 

Andreessen Horowitz

It is one of the well-known venture capitalist firms situated in the Silicon Valley and is also called a16z. They have been investing in a number of big crypto-related companies like CoinBase, MakerDAO, and Compound. Other than providing financial support , a16z also provides and offers a range of resources to help crypto-related startups to grow and expand with the help of a dedicated network of experts and advisors who help in paving their way. 

Union Square Ventures

Another major venture capitalist firm  that makes  significant investments in the crypto world. They were backing up Coinbase in their early days and now have done major investments in companies like Blockchain and Polychain Capital. They are holding an image for investing in companies who are working on disruptive technologies mainly. 

Digital Currency Group

They majorly invest in startups working on blockchains and cryptocurrency and hold a diverse portfolio. They have made investments in Chain, BitGo, and Ripple. Other than monetary support, they also provide services for the companies and startups to grow. 

Blockchain Capital

As the name suggests, they specialize in blockchain technology and are one of the pioneer firms to focus on investing in blockchains specifically. They have made investments in CoinBase, BitFury, and Ripple. Like other capitalists, they also provide a group of advisors and experts to help the company build their portfolios and enhance growth. 

Pantera Capital

They invest in blockchain and cryptocurrency startups.  Similar to Digital Currency, they also have a diverse portfolio which includes Circle, BitPesa and Bitstamp. They are basically famous for taking a long shot when investing in crypto spaces, and also have a team of experts who help them to navigate challenges and expand in the right direction. 

Polychain Capital

It is a hedge fund which invests in crypto and blockchain projects. They were one of the early investors in Ethereum and have also invested in many projects like 0x and Augur . They are well-known for their highly analytical way of making investments and have hired a team of experts who are well-versed in the technical aspects of the same

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Boost VC

This firm focuses on investing in the starting stages of blockchain and crypto startups. They have made investments in CoinBase, BitPay and BlockCypher. Apart from these, they also offer mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding. 

Final Thoughts

In the end, this industry has gained the support and interest of many venture capitalists from all over the world. Few of the major ones who have made significant investments and been dominant are listed above . Apart from investments these industries also  provide different resources to help companies, startups and other projects to grow and expand .