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Primitive Ventures

Primitive Ventures

San Francisco, Californiaprimitive.ventures

Overview

Primitive Ventures is a multi-strategy investment firm led by industry veteran Dovey Wan. They focus on supporting innovative blockchain projects that align with the cypherpunk ethos of financial freedom and technolibertarianism. The firm is entirely team-owned and has invested in over 50 significant protocols and on-chain economies.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

41

Investments

Primitive Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CyclesMay 2026SeedCo-investor
CYCLEMay 2026SeedCo-investor
Cycles MobilityMay 2026SeedCo-investor
OpinionFeb 2026Series ACo-investor
aPrioriAug 2025StrategicCo-investor

Key People

Dovey Wan

Founding Partner

Allen Day

Venture Partner

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2018

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