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Primitive Ventures

Primitive Ventures

San Francisco, Californiaprimitive.xyz

Overview

Primitive Ventures is a multi-strategy, crypto-native investment firm founded in 2018 by Dovey Wan. The firm operates as an evergreen fund, investing its own team's capital without relying on outside LPs. It focuses on long-term investments in the blockchain, Web3, cryptocurrency, and FinTech sectors, supporting projects that redefine individual sovereignty and macroeconomic paradigms. Primitive Ventures is known for its thesis of "Long substance, short status" and its support for credible anonymous founders. Its portfolio includes early investments in projects like Zcash, Cosmos, Starkware, Optimism, Nansen, and GMX.

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SapienOct 2024SeedCo-investor
DriftSep 2024Series BCo-investor
SapienApr 2024SeedLead
MezoApr 2024Series ACo-investor
NubitMar 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
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HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
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