San Francisco, United States
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Israel
- Fintech
- B2B Software
- Smart 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.
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.
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.