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Faction VC
Faction is an early-stage Blockchain Venture Fund. They back disruptive crypto projects at the early stage, investing in the best entrepreneurs at Seed and...
Faction VC
Faction is an early-stage Blockchain Venture Fund. They back disruptive crypto projects at the early stage, investing in the best entrepreneurs at Seed and Series A across both equity and tokens. They invest across the stack from layer zero to applications and across sectors from DeFi to NFTs, partnering with builders creating real utility in blockchain.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2022
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Additional offices
Palo Alto, CA · New York, NY · New Delhi, India · Hong Kong
Principals
Samuel Harrison
Managing Partner
Banafsheh Fathieh
General Partner
Jaleesa Banwait
Chief Of Staff
Will Leas
Deal Partner
Clara Boh
Deal Partner
Tim Khoury
Deal Partner
Raymond Feng
Technical Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Faction VC structure its blockchain investments?
The firm operates at the early stage, entering at Seed and Series A rounds. It uses both equity and token-based instruments, describing its approach as flexible and long-term. The firm does not publicly disclose a preferred ratio between equity and token allocations.
Which segments of the blockchain stack does Faction VC target?
Faction VC describes itself as vertically agnostic, investing across the full stack from layer-zero protocols to end-user applications. Its materials cite decentralized finance and NFTs as areas of activity, alongside broader infrastructure plays. The firm seeks what it calls 'fundamentally useful' blockchain utility rather than committing to one specialized sector.
Does Faction VC invest exclusively in tokens, or does it also take equity?
The firm writes both equity and token checks, according to its own published investment materials. It frames its mandate around flexibility, positioning the ability to invest across instruments as central to a long-term strategy as blockchain markets evolve.
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