Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$250K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusCrypto
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Placeholder
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Joel MonegroManaging PartnerHe applies this pattern to web3 technologies like rollups, enabling faster, lower-cost product launches.
Chris BurniskePartnerHe previously led the Next Generation Internet strategy at ARK Investment Management.
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Writes $250K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
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In their words
PlaceholderWe’re a capital partnership based in New York City that invests in decentralized information networks.www.placeholder.vc
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does Placeholder invest in?
Placeholder reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.
How much does Placeholder invest?
Placeholder reports checks of $250K to $3M.
Does Placeholder lead rounds?
Yes. Placeholder says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Placeholder?
Joel Monegro (Managing Partner), Chris Burniske (Partner).
Is Placeholder active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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