Archetype Secures $100M for Early-Stage Blockchain Investments

New York-based crypto venture firm Archetype has closed its third fund, Archetype III, with over $100 million in capital commitments. Institutional backers include pensions, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds, signaling growing mainstream acceptance of blockchain ventures.

The fund will target foundational crypto infrastructure, with a focus on stablecoins, DeFi protocols, and real-world asset tokenization. Archetype's disciplined approach—managing $350 million across its portfolio while maintaining concentrated positions—reflects a maturation of crypto investment strategies.

Notable exits in Archetype's portfolio include identity platform Privy's acquisition by Stripe and Bitcoin miner US Bitcoin Corp's merger with Hut 8. The fundraising coincides with a sector-wide resurgence, with crypto VC investments hitting $10.03 billion in Q2 2025—the highest quarterly total since the 2022 market peak.