PlaceholderCapital
VC · New York · United States
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PlaceholderCapital is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2017 by Joel Monegro and Chris Burniske, with Brad Burnham as a venture partner. The team also includes Mario Laul, Head of Research, and Shelly Gogol, General Manager. They are noted for their expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrencies, specifically focusing on early-stage investments in decentralized networks and cryptoassets. PlaceholderCapital invests in sectors such as AI, Blockchain/Crypto, and Internet of Things (IoT), with a strong emphasis on supporting transformative blockchain networks and protocols. Their investment stages range from Seed to Series A, typically issuing checks in the range of $1-5 million. While the firm's assets under management (AUM) are not explicitly disclosed, they have a well-defined investment thesis centered around the future of decentralized networks. Some of PlaceholderCapital's notable investments include Aleo - privacy-focused blockchain, Solana - high-performance blockchain, Ethereum - decentralized platform, Magic - identity solution for web3, and Orca - decentralized exchange on Solana. These investments highlight their commitment to being at the forefront of innovation in the blockchain space.
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