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DNA Fund
DNA provides tools to build businesses across crypto and web3 as well as private, venture-backed, and public companies. It operates as a blockchain consulting...
DNA Fund
DNA provides tools to build businesses across crypto and web3 as well as private, venture-backed, and public companies. It operates as a blockchain consulting and advisory firm and fund. The firm will be in Dubai during Blockchain Week and Token2049 to meet projects seeking to expand their ecosystem and scale growth through its network of experienced professionals.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Shanghai
Corporate office
Shanghai, China
Additional offices
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who founded DNA Fund and what was their role in the crypto ecosystem at the time?
DNA Fund was co-founded by Brock Pierce, who previously served as chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation and co-founded major crypto entities including Tether and Block.one. His network across early Bitcoin and Ethereum projects shaped the fund's sourcing strategy during the ICO era.
What types of crypto assets did DNA Fund target?
The firm invested in early-stage token projects, equity in blockchain infrastructure companies, and advised protocols launching decentralized applications. Sectors included layer-1 chains, decentralized finance, and blockchain gaming during the 2016–2018 cycle.
Why did DNA Fund maintain offices in both Shanghai and San Juan?
Shanghai served as the primary base during China's early dominance in blockchain mining and exchange volume. The San Juan office was part of Brock Pierce's broader initiative to establish Puerto Rico as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction for US-connected founders and investors.
Is DNA Fund still actively investing?
No public evidence of new fundraises, portfolio additions, or strategy updates has been disclosed since the ICO market contraction after 2018. The vehicle's activity appears to have wound down in the absence of further communications.
How did DNA Fund relate to other Brock Pierce ventures like Tether or Block.one?
DNA Fund operated as a separate investment vehicle, but the founder overlap created natural sourcing links. Pierce's involvement with Tether and Block.one gave the fund proximity to deal flow and co-investors within the same ecosystem, though the three entities remained structurally distinct.
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