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Paradigm IV

Paradigm

vc$12.7BCo-investsLeads rounds

Fund Size

$12.7B

Check Size

$0.5M$50.0M

Location

United States

Portfolio

130 companies

Activity

Statusraising

Links

Investment Thesis

Backs the most ambitious builders at the frontier of technology, investing in crypto infrastructure, AI, robotics, and areas where these domains intersect, with focus on technically ambitious teams building foundational systems.

About Paradigm

Founded in 2018, Paradigm is a technology investment firm that specializes in investing in areas with the greatest rates of technological change, including crypto, AI, robotics, and other emerging technologies. They back founders at every stage, from first check through to public markets, and are committed to building software and open-source projects that advance the frontier of technology.

Sectors

Crypto & Web3AI InfrastructureAI Frontier ModelsRoboticsSemiconductors

Stages

seedseries-a

Geography Focus

Global

Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Alex GrieveVP of Government AffairsExecutive
Alex PopescuChief Compliance OfficerExecutive
Ben HinshawDeputy General CounselExecutive
Chris KraeuterHead of CommunicationsExecutive
Dan McCarthyHead of TalentExecutive
David SwainChief Marketing OfficerExecutive
Dominique LittleGovernment Affairs LeadExecutive
Jordan QuallsChief Financial OfficerExecutive
Josie Franciose McGuinnHead of EventsExecutive
Justin SlaughterVP of Regulatory AffairsExecutive
Katie BiberCLO, PartnerExecutive
Laura TseVP of FinanceExecutive
Lindsay SlocumInvestor Relations LeadExecutive
Pam TholenHead of Investor RelationsExecutive
Rama SomayajulaHead of TradingExecutive
Veit MoellerVP, Brand & DesignExecutive
Alana PalmedoManaging PartnerPartner
Alpin YukselogluPartner, Investing & ResearchPartner
Arjun BalajiPartner, Investing & ResearchPartner
Caitlin PintavornVenture PartnerAdvisor
Ciamac MoallemiResearch AdvisorAdvisor
CobieAdvisorAdvisor
Dan RobinsonGeneral PartnerPartner
FrankieGeneral PartnerPartner
Fred EhrsamCo-FounderCo-Founder𝕏
Georgios KonstantopoulosGeneral Partner & CTOPartner
Matt HuangCo-Founder & Managing PartnerManaging Partner𝕏
Ricardo de ArrudaPartner, Investing & ResearchPartner
Storm SlivkoffResearch PartnerPartner
transmissions11Research AssociateAssociate

Notable Investments

UniswapOptimismFlashbotsCoinbaseStripeTrue AnomalyZiplineKalshiOpenSeadYdXAaveLidoChainlinkArbitrum

Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

FAQ

What does Paradigm IV invest in?

Paradigm IV invests in Crypto & Web3, AI Infrastructure, AI Frontier Models, Robotics and Semiconductors at the seed and series-a stages.

Which geographies does Paradigm IV focus on?

Paradigm IV focuses on Global, and is headquartered in United States.

What is Paradigm IV's typical check size?

Paradigm IV typically writes checks of $0.5M to $50M.