| Investor Type | Firm |
| Industries | Blockchain (& Cryptos) |
| Stages | Seed, Pre-Seed |
Stellar Development Foundation is an investor focused on fostering growth within the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency sectors. The foundation specializes in providing financial support at the Seed and Pre-Seed stages to startups and projects that are built on or utilize the Stellar network.
Their investment thesis revolves around the promotion and expansion of the Stellar ecosystem—a decentralized and open network for storing and moving money. The foundation believes in leveraging blockchain technology to facilitate cross-asset transfers of value, including payments. By investing in ventures at their nascent stages, they aim to empower businesses to create innovative financial tools and services which can make the global financial system more accessible, open, and user-friendly.
The Foundation works not just as an investor but also plays a prominent role in maintaining and evolving the Stellar network's software. They actively engage with businesses, governments, and institutions looking to leverage Stellar's infrastructure for various use cases, such as remittances, mobile payments, and institutional financial infrastructure.
The goal of the Foundation is rooted in expanding financial access and inclusivity, underpinned by the belief that the world's financial infrastructure should be open-source, peer-reviewed, and owned by the public. By supporting early-stage startups and ideas, they aim to contribute to a more inclusive financial future.
