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Press Start Capital is a web3 venture capital firm, providing pre-seed investments and pre-accelerator fellowships. It offers initial funding and mentorship, guiding early-stage founders to established accelerators. The firm focuses on projects bringing users to Web3, particularly in consumer applications, the creator economy, gaming, entertainment, and AI agents.
Founded in 2022 by Steven and Luke, experienced builders from Coinbase, Binance, DivX, and McKinsey, Press Start Capital identified a need for specialized early-stage Web3 support. They pioneered a pre-accelerator fellowship model during the 2022 bear market, delivering first checks and structured guidance for nascent ventures.
The firm supports early-stage Web3 founders. Press Start Capital envisions a collaborative community where founders swiftly build, launch products, and advance the industry. This strategy accelerates innovative solutions, expanding the decentralized web to a broader audience.
Press Start Capital has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow in February 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2024 | Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow | $3.0M Seed | Shima Capital | 32 BIT Ventures, Arca, Flying Falcon, GSR, Lyrik Ventures, Polygon Labs, Sfermion |
| Jan 1, 2024 | blackbox | $3.0M Seed | Michael Arrington, Edward TAN | Better Tomorrow Ventures, CrunchFund, First Round Capital, Florida Funders, Thirty Five Ventures, Matt Mazzeo, TIM Ferriss, Keone HON, Tang Hongbo, Arcane Group, Aulis Venture, CMS Holdings, Benjamin Lavergne, Draper Dragon, Flow Traders, Formless Capital, Laser Digital, Manifold Trading, Mask Network, ONE Piece Labs, Vessel Capital |
