Coinbase Ventures
Investment Thesis
Coinbase Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in blockchain and crypto startups. They have a particular interest in Africa, where they have backed several notable companies, including VALR, Mara, and Yellow Card. Coinbase Ventures is unique in their deep understanding of the blockchain ecosystem and their commitment to supporting African startups.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 4 verified portfolio companies.
Mara
Demystifying blockchain technology for 1 billion Africans to build digital wealth
VALR
VALR bridges the gap between our traditional financial system and the new world of cryptocurrencies.
Jambo
Jambo is a Congo-based firm that is creating Africa’s web3 user acquisition gateway.
Yellow Card
Yellow Card Financial is a digital currency exchange for the cash market.
Coinbase Ventures: quick facts
- Which startups has Coinbase Ventures invested in?
- Coinbase Ventures has backed at least 4 African startups, including Mara, VALR, Jambo and Yellow Card.
- What stages does Coinbase Ventures invest in?
- Coinbase Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A and Series B stages.
- Which sectors does Coinbase Ventures invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Web3, Financial Services, FinTech and P2E.
