True Ventures, established in 2005, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm specializes in early-stage technology investments, focusing on seed and Series A financing. True Ventures invests in a broad range of sectors, including commerce, consumer, hardware, health, and infrastructure technologies, as well as emerging markets such as e-commerce, mobile, and software services. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million and $3 million per round, aiming for a stake of approximately 20%. With over $3.8 billion under management and a team of over 40 professionals, True Ventures has supported more than 350 companies, creating over 85,000 jobs worldwide. The firm was recognized as Venture Firm of the Year by the National Venture Capital Association in 2018.
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PROOF Collective
Series A in 2022
PROOF is an NFT platform that provides access to private Discord, early access to the PROOF podcast, and in-person events.
Quantum Art
Series A in 2022
Quantum Art is the first platform focused solely on photographers and their work, curating and dropping NFT collections and making NFT photography accessible for both artists and collectors.
SquiggleDAO
Venture Round in 2021
SquiggleDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to promoting and supporting generative art projects, particularly those related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the cryptocurrency space. The organization focuses on collecting Chromie Squiggles, a specific form of generative art, with the aim of enhancing their cultural significance and integrating them into the broader art community. By fostering awareness, usage, and ownership of these digital artworks, SquiggleDAO seeks to cultivate a vibrant future for generative, on-chain art. Through its initiatives, the organization aims to build a strong community around this innovative art form and elevate its status within the cultural landscape.
Art Blocks
Venture Round in 2021
Art Blocks is a platform that empowers digital artists to create unique artworks through generative coding, leveraging the Ethereum blockchain for interaction. By allowing patrons to send funds to art installations, the platform generates distinct and repeatable artistic experiences, fostering engagement between artists and collectors. This innovative approach not only enhances the creation of contemporary generative art but also establishes a transparent revenue model for artists and those who host these projects. Through its focus on uniting artists, collectors, and blockchain technology, Art Blocks is reshaping the landscape of interactive art and providing new avenues for artistic expression and monetization.
20x200
Series A in 2010
20x200 is a New York City-based e-commerce platform that aims to make art collecting accessible to design-minded consumers. The site offers a curated collection of affordable, limited-edition, exhibition-quality prints, each accompanied by an artist-signed certificate of authenticity. Collaborating with a diverse range of artists, from emerging talents to established figures, the platform introduces new exclusive editions weekly, with prices ranging from $24 to $10,000. By focusing on limited-edition prints that utilize archival pigment inks on cotton rag paper, 20x200 enables art enthusiasts to acquire unique, museum-quality works at accessible price points.
20x200
Series A in 2009
20x200 is a New York City-based e-commerce platform that aims to make art collecting accessible to design-minded consumers. The site offers a curated collection of affordable, limited-edition, exhibition-quality prints, each accompanied by an artist-signed certificate of authenticity. Collaborating with a diverse range of artists, from emerging talents to established figures, the platform introduces new exclusive editions weekly, with prices ranging from $24 to $10,000. By focusing on limited-edition prints that utilize archival pigment inks on cotton rag paper, 20x200 enables art enthusiasts to acquire unique, museum-quality works at accessible price points.
1000 Markets
Seed Round in 2009
1000 Markets is an online marketplace designed for small businesses that sell artisan work and crafts. The platform features specialized shops, allowing artisans to showcase and sell their unique products directly to consumers. By focusing on small businesses, 1000 Markets aims to create a vibrant community that supports local craftsmanship and encourages the growth of independent creators.
Infectious
Seed Round in 2007
[Infectious](http://infectious.com/) creates and sells art for your stuff. Think of it as adhesive self expression for iPods, iPhones, laptops, walls and cars. Our art is made of a durable and easy-to-remove 3M vinyl material. It has special "comply" cross-hatch channels so that you can push out any air bubbles really easily. They are easy to apply and easy to remove, allowing you to update your art whenever you want.
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