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Web3 Foundation

Web3 Foundation

Overview

Web3 Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland that nurtures and stewards technologies and applications for the decentralized web (Web3). Founded by Ethereum co-founder Dr. Gavin Wood, it is best known for launching and supporting the Polkadot and Kusama networks. The foundation deploys capital through a comprehensive Grants Program for open-source projects and also makes strategic investments to foster the growth of its ecosystem.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

Web3 Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ElasticsMay 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
LimeChainMar 2025GrantLead
RaiseFeb 2025Series DCo-investor
SatoshiPayFeb 2025VC RoundCo-investor
Kyte ResearchMay 2024GrantCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersZug, Zug
Year FoundedN/A

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