Placeholder

What is Placeholder?

Placeholder is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in decentralized networks and companies that aim to decentralize access to data, wealth, and power. Founded in 2017 by a partner who previously developed the early blockchain thesis and portfolio at Union Square Ventures, Placeholder operates with deep expertise in the domain of blockchain technology.

The firm's investment thesis is centered around the belief that blockchain networks capable of programming and moving capital over IP will fundamentally alter market structures. Placeholder invests in sectors including A.I. and Big Data, Blockchain and Cryptos, Web Security and Privacy, and Cloud Services and Infrastructure. Their investment strategy ranges from Pre-Seed to Series B stages, with a minimum investment of $100,000, a maximum of $10,000,000, and a sweet spot around $1,000,000.

The firm's specialization showcases a commitment to nurturing early-stage technologies that have the potential to disrupt existing paradigms and enable more democratic access to various resources.

Placeholder not only offers financial backing but also leverages the collective experience to offer guidance and support to its portfolio companies. The insights and learnings from their investments and industry involvement are shared publicly via the Placeholder Blog. Additionally, Placeholder values community engagement and maintains a presence on social platforms such as Twitter to discuss trends and perspectives on decentralization and blockchain.