Archetype

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

San Francisco, United States

Countries of investment

United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Israel

Investment stages

Pre-Seed
Seed

Industries

Fintech
SaaS
Infrastructure

About
Archetype is an early-stage, founder-first venture capital firm that invests in transformative technology, with a specific focus on crypto and the decentralized web. They differentiate themselves through a community-driven model, leveraging a network of experts to support their portfolio companies from the earliest stages.

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Investment Thesis

Archetype is a community-driven venture capital firm investing in founders accelerating the decentralized future. They focus on the crypto and web3 sectors, primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages. Their unique approach is being founder-first and providing hands-on support through their 'Archetype Core' community, a curated network of operators, engineers, and researchers who help portfolio companies with technical challenges and go-to-market strategies.

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Manager's Experience

The general partners, Ash Egan and Michael D'Auria, both previously served as partners at Accomplice, focusing on early-stage crypto investments. Their collective portfolio includes notable companies such as Chainalysis, BlockFi, Celo, and Messari. Ash's background includes roles at Blackstone and ConsenSys, while Michael co-founded a venture-backed startup, providing a blend of traditional finance, crypto-native, and operational expertise.