Blockchain Builders by Stanford Grads Closes $28M Fund I to Fuel Early-Stage Web3 Innovation

Blockchain Builders by Stanford Grads Closes $28M Fund I to Fuel Early-Stage Web3 Innovation

With many projects getting ready for TGEs, the eight-year fund I is on target to deploy the remaining funds by the end of the year. The Stanford ecosystem is the primary source of pre-seed and seed-stage blockchain founder investments made by Blockchain Builders, a venture fund. The Stanford blockchain ecosystem’s venture fund, Blockchain Builders, has announced that its $28 million Fund I, which was oversubscribed, has been successfully closed.…

Blockchain Builders Closes $28M Fund to Back Stanford's Web3 Startups

Blockchain Builders, a venture capital fund launched by Stanford alumni, has successfully closed its oversubscribed Fund I with $28 million raised. Focused on backing pre-seed and seed-stage startups from Stanfords crypto community, the fund aims to accelerate innovation across Web3, AI, infrastructure, DeFi, DePIN, payments, and real-world assets (RWAs). Founded by Gil Rosen, Kun Peng, and Steven Willinger, Blockchain Builders has already deplo…

Stanford grads announce $28M Blockchain Builders fund incubating frontier web3 startups

May 27th, 2025 –– Blockchain Builders, a venture fund embedded in the Stanford blockchain ecosystem, has announced the successful closure of its oversubscribed $28 million Fund I. The pre-seed and seed-stage fund invests in Stanford’s pioneering crypto community and exceptional founders from other top institutions. Founded by Stanford graduate students Gil Rosen, Kun Peng, and Steven Willinger, the fund has deployed over $16 million in 40 blockc…

Stanford-Linked Venture Fund Raises $28M to Back Early-Stage Blockchain Startups

Key highlights: Blockchain Builders Fund closes $28M Fund I, backing 40 early-stage crypto ventures across AI, DeFi, and infrastructure. The fund is led by Stanford grads and integrates with university programs like MS&E 447 and the Blockchain Accelerator. Expansion plans include partnerships with IC3-Cornell and collaborations with Ethereum Foundation, Solana, and Coinbase’s BASE. Supporting Stanford’s blockchain ecosystem and beyond Blockcha…