D1 Ventures

D1 Ventures operates as a specialized venture capital firm dedicated to the crypto and blockchain economy. It invests in and cultivates projects central to decentralized infrastructure and decentralized finance (DeFi). The firm employs organic market building, provides global market intelligence, and offers strategic advisory to its portfolio, positioning itself as a foundational partner in the digital asset landscape.

Established in 2019 by Tamara Frankel and Cassandra Shi, D1 Ventures was conceived from an insight into the burgeoning potential of the crypto economy. The founders identified a critical need for focused capital and strategic support to foster innovation and stability within the decentralized space from its early stages.

The firm targets early-stage startups and projects across the crypto and blockchain sectors, particularly those developing foundational technologies. D1 Ventures' mission is to power the future of the open economy by strategically backing initiatives that leverage its market insights and technological understanding for long-term impact.