Variant

Q: When was Variant last fund created?

Variant last fund was created/launched in 2021-10-19.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2020

AUM

$570 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Variant is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2020. The firm focuses on investing in technology that expands user autonomy, particularly in new markets, infrastructure, and applications. With a team of five professionals, Variant operates at the forefront of legally, technically, and culturally contested areas in technology, emphasizing permissionless markets and software.

Variant invests primarily in the cryptocurrency and internet sectors, targeting early-stage companies and supporting them as they mature into growth stages. The firm typically writes checks ranging from $250K to $750K and has a total AUM of $132 million across its funds, including Variant Fund I and Variant Fund II. Their investment strategy includes a combination of venture capital and active liquid token trading, along with structured founder programs and onchain policy guidance.

Notable investments by Variant include Plastic Labs - business/productivity software, Morpho - other financial services, Turnkey - financial software, Swoop - other retail, and OpenFX - financial software. These investments reflect Variant's commitment to supporting companies that enhance user ownership and agency in the digital economy.

Industry

Developer Tools Blockchain/Crypto Internet and Web Services Web3 HRTech Music Transportation Sports/SportsTech Software Security Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Fashion/Beauty Fintech AI Technology

Variant Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Variant Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Blockchain/Crypto AI Technology Web3	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$22 M	August 2020
Variant Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Blockchain/Crypto AI Technology Web3	Seed Series A	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$110 M	October 2021

Contacts

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Jesse Walden Founder, General Partner

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FAQs about Variant

Is Variant a venture capital or private equity firm?

Variant is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is Variant located?

Variant is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Variant founded?

Variant was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does Variant invest in?

Variant invests in companies and startups in Developer Tools, Blockchain/Crypto, Internet and Web Services, Web3, HRTech, Music, Transportation, Sports/SportsTech, Software, Security, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Fashion/Beauty, Fintech, AI, Technology.

What is Variant geographical focus of investments?

Variant invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

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

Variant invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Variant investment?

Variant usually invests $5-10 m on average.

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

Variant has around $570m assets under management.

When was Variant last fund created?

Variant last fund was created/launched in 2021-10-19

What are the contacts of Variant?

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