ConsenSys Ventures, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, is a well-known venture capital firm that focuses on investing in startups utilizing blockchain technologies, primarily Ethereum. With a track record of committing exits 22 percentage points more often than other organizations, ConsenSys Ventures typically invests in 7-12 deals per year, with an average startup value ranging from 1-5 million dollars. Some of their notable portfolio startups include BlockFi Lending LLC, BlockApps, and Coinhouse. While the fund does not have a specific preference for the number of founders in portfolio startups, startups with 4 or 5+ founders have a lower chance of receiving investment. ConsenSys Ventures primarily invests in the United States, matching the country of its foundation, and typically invests in startups that are 2-3 years old. The fund often participates in rounds with 2-3 other investors. In addition to ConsenSys Ventures, startups in this space are also financed by XAnge, Visary Capital, and Techstars. Notable sponsors for the fund include Thomas France, Hashed, and Digital Currency Group.