Pragma Ventures

OpenGradient is a decentralized AI platform that specializes in open-source model hosting, secure inference, and application deployment. The company focuses on creating a seamless environment for developers to build AI workflows within its ecosystem, enabling the development of intelligent and optimized applications. OpenGradient promotes the democratization of model ownership and enhances verifiability while ensuring censorship-resistant access to AI models. Its proprietary technologies, including a heterogeneous AI compute architecture and NeuroML library, support secure AI workflows, integrating features such as statistical analysis and agentic reasoning. Additionally, OpenGradient accelerates open-source innovation by providing a web portal and SDK that allows developers to leverage its AI capabilities without the complexities of blockchain, all while benefiting from the security and composability offered by decentralized infrastructure.

Crestal offers a decentralized platform that meets the objectives of Web3 applications through modular service architecture. The Crestal blockchain monitors and scores services using a Proof of Performance (PoP) consensus process.

D8X is a decentralized platform designed for trading perpetual futures contracts, focusing on mid-cap and small-cap assets. By employing a financial engineering approach, D8X transforms the on-chain trading experience, making it accessible to both retail and institutional traders. The platform facilitates competitive pricing and low holding costs, allowing users to utilize perpetual futures as effective hedging instruments. This innovative trading environment enables participants to explore new revenue streams while enhancing their trading strategies.

Ryodan Systems develops zkRollup to construct an infrastructure based on Ethereum encryption technology, achieving almost no gas costs and data sovereignty.

Fondo is a company that offers an all-in-one accounting platform tailored for new startups, assisting founders in managing their financial operations. By providing services such as bookkeeping, tax filing, and additional financial administrative functions—including valuations, loans, and grants—Fondo enables entrepreneurs to focus on growing their businesses. The company aims to alleviate the burdens of financial management, ensuring that startups have the necessary data to make informed decisions while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. Through its comprehensive services, Fondo supports founders in building enduring businesses by streamlining financial processes and enhancing overall efficiency.

Obscuro is a company focused on enhancing data privacy within the blockchain space. It has developed a blockchain-based data privacy protocol that safeguards financial transaction data and sensitive trading information. By utilizing a second-layer network built over Ethereum, Obscuro's protocol protects against data breaches caused by cyberattacks or hardware vulnerabilities. This innovative approach allows businesses to maintain data confidentiality while improving transaction speed, ensuring a secure and efficient user experience for both developers and end-users.