New York

Redbeard Ventures

Redbeard Ventures, based in New York, backs Crypto/Web3 startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, can lead rounds with checks from $100k to $1m, including LayerZero Labs.

Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$100K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusCrypto
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Redbeard Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $100K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

Anduril IndustriesLayerZero LabsDapper LabsUnstoppable DomainsThe SandboxSuperRareGeniesParadromicsPOAPAltoIRA

In their words

Pushing Society Forward - Red Beard VenturesWe are an early-stage VC firm led by a team with operating and investing experience looking to enable the future of the Metaverse and develop frontier tech to better the redbeard.ventures
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What stage does Redbeard Ventures invest in?

Redbeard Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Redbeard Ventures invest?

Redbeard Ventures reports checks of $100K to $1M.

Does Redbeard Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Redbeard Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Redbeard Ventures?

Drew Austin (Founding Partner), Elana Dickman (Partner).

Is Redbeard Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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