Paradigm is a research-driven technology investment firm founded in June 2018 by Matt Huang and Fred Ehrsam. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.
Paradigm is a research-driven technology investment firm founded in June 2018 by Matt Huang and Fred Ehrsam, headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology[3][5][11]. The firm invests across early-stage companies and protocols in the crypto and Web3 sectors, emphasizing a thesis of building alongside investing while advancing the frontier of crypto innovation[3][6]. Paradigm operates with check sizes ranging from $1 million to over $100 million and is known to lead investments while actively collaborating with founders on product and research[3][8]. Notable portfolio companies include Uniswap, Flashbots, and other leading Web3 projects that have shaped the decentralized finance ecosystem[3][6]. The firm distinguishes itself by developing open-source software, publishing technical research, and inviting ambitious projects to join its innovation efforts rather than acting solely as a capital provider[3][5]. Its public writing and open-source contributions reflect a distinctive point of view that prioritizes deep technical engagement and long-term ecosystem development over short-term returns[3][5].
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