Coinbase Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Coinbase, focused on backing exceptional early-stage entrepreneurs and projects across the crypto and Web3 ecosystem. Its mission is to advance economic freedom globally by supporting founders who align with Coinbase's vision. The fund invests broadly across various categories within the cryptoeconomy, including layer 1 protocols, Web3 infrastructure, centralized on-ramps, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, metaverse technologies, and developer tooling. Coinbase Ventures partners with founding teams at the earliest stages, providing not only capital but also operational guidance, strategic partnerships, and distribution support, leveraging Coinbase's extensive industry experience and network.