Archetype

About The Fund

Archetype is an early-stage venture fund with a clear focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency ventures, as well as innovative solutions within the payments industry. They position themselves as key players in accelerating the decentralized future, drawing on the vast potentials of digital currencies and distributed ledger technologies. Their investment thesis rests on supporting the next generation of disruptive crypto founders—those who are challenging the current norms, establishing new marketplaces from scratch, and whose dedication to their projects is unwaveringly intense. Archetype's investments range from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $1,500,000, showcasing their commitment to projects that align with their strategic interests and are at various stages of growth, from Pre-Seed to Series A rounds. Their specialties go beyond funding; Archetype brings a diverse set of resources to the table, leveraging their team's rich experience in areas such as investing, engineering, operations, policy, community-building, among others. This multi-disciplinary approach aims to propel crypto-native companies from their foundational stages to significant market presence. Archetype's portfolio showcases an array of innovative companies such as Reservoir, Exo, Movement Labs, and Stack, indicating a diverse range of interests within the crypto ecosystem. Located in SoHo, Manhattan, they are deeply embedded in the New York City crypto scene, as evidenced by their involvement with the NYC MEMPOOL. On the media front, Archetype actively contributes thought leadership pieces discussing the intersection of crypto and AI, and detailing their recent lead investments in new ventures, further signaling their active role in the crypto venture landscape.