1 Confirmation

Q: When was 1 Confirmation last fund created?

1 Confirmation last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-14.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

$520 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

1 Confirmation is a cryptocurrency-focused investment firm based in San Francisco, established in 2017. The firm was founded by Nick Tomaino, who has a background in venture capital and cryptocurrency. The team at 1 Confirmation is known for its deep expertise in the blockchain and crypto sectors, setting them apart as a dedicated partner for founders navigating the digital asset space.

The firm invests primarily in the blockchain and crypto sectors, with interests spanning fintech, gaming, marketing, media, real estate, security, software, sports tech, music, and Web3. They typically engage in early to late-stage investments. 1 Confirmation manages several funds, including 1confirmation Fund I, II, III, and a specialized NFT Fund, with a total of over $1 billion in assets under management.

Notable investments by 1 Confirmation include Opensea - a leading NFT marketplace, Coinbase - a major cryptocurrency exchange, dYdX - a decentralized exchange, and other pioneering companies in the crypto space. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to supporting innovative projects at the forefront of the digital economy.

Industry

Fintech Gaming Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Security Software Sports/SportsTech Blockchain/Crypto Music Web3 Financial Services Technology SaaS

1 Confirmation Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
1confirmation Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Software Blockchain/Crypto	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$26 M	December 2017
1confirmation Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Blockchain/Crypto Technology	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$45 M	September 2019
1confirmation Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Gaming Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$125 M	May 2021
1confirmation NFT Fund	Fund of funds	Financial Services Fintech Gaming Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$100 M	June 2022

Contacts

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Brett Shear General Partner

General Partner

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Richard Chen General Partner

General Partner

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FAQs about 1 Confirmation

Is 1 Confirmation a venture capital or private equity firm?

1 Confirmation is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is 1 Confirmation located?

1 Confirmation is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was 1 Confirmation founded?

1 Confirmation was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does 1 Confirmation invest in?

1 Confirmation invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Gaming, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Blockchain/Crypto, Music, Web3, Financial Services, Technology, SaaS.

What is 1 Confirmation geographical focus of investments?

1 Confirmation invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does 1 Confirmation typically invest in?

1 Confirmation invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.

What is the usual amount of 1 Confirmation investment?

1 Confirmation usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 1 Confirmation?

1 Confirmation has around $520m assets under management.

When was 1 Confirmation last fund created?

1 Confirmation last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-14

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