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NEAR Foundation

Chamerstrasse 12 C, Zug, 6300, Switzerland

Overview

Non-profit foundation for protocol maintenance and ecosystem development.

Founded

2020

Deals · 12mo

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Links

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Stage focus

Seed

Geographic focus

Canada
Germany
Singapore
United Kingdom
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Sector focus

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Investment portfolio

11rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Abound
Mar 2025Led
$14 MSeed
Gaib
Dec 2024Participated
$5 MSeed
Nuffle Labs
Jun 2024Participated
$13 MOther Equity
Opolis
Jul 2023Participated
$7 MOther Equity
Absolute Labs
Apr 2023Participated
$8 MSeed
Clear Street
Apr 2023Participated
$270 MSeries B
Calimero Network
Jan 2023Led
$9 MSeed
Niche
Aug 2022Participated
$2 MSeed
New Order
Nov 2021Participated
$4 MOther Equity
KYVE
Oct 2021Participated
$3 MOther Equity
NearPad
Aug 2021Participated
$3 MSeed
Abound
Mar 2025Led
$14 MSeed
Gaib
Dec 2024Participated
$5 MSeed
Nuffle Labs
Jun 2024Participated
$13 MOther Equity
Opolis
Jul 2023Participated
$7 MOther Equity
Absolute Labs
Apr 2023Participated
$8 MSeed
Clear Street
Apr 2023Participated
$270 MSeries B
Calimero Network
Jan 2023Led
$9 MSeed
Niche
Aug 2022Participated
$2 MSeed
New Order
Nov 2021Participated
$4 MOther Equity
KYVE
Oct 2021Participated
$3 MOther Equity
NearPad
Aug 2021Participated
$3 MSeed
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Deal Distribution

NEAR Foundation: 11 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
NEAR Foundation: 11 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed24
Series B01
Other Equity04

Monthly Deal Activity

NEAR Foundation: 11 deals are recorded across 63 months.All available history.
NEAR Foundation: 11 deals are recorded across 63 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Sector Breakdown

NEAR Foundation: Crypto & Blockchain is the largest displayed sector by deal count (5 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

NEAR Foundation: Crypto & Blockchain is the largest displayed sector by deal count (5 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Crypto & Blockchain5
Networks, Cloud & Communication3
Professional Services3
Enterprise Software2
Fintech2
Social & Community Platforms2
AI & Machine Learning1
Data, Analytics & IT1
Developer Tools1

Deal Size Distribution

NEAR Foundation: 11 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

NEAR Foundation: 11 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M4
$5M-$10M4
$10M-$25M2
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M1
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

NEAR Foundation: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (6 deals).All available history.

Top 4 of 4 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

NEAR Foundation: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (6 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States6
Europe3
Singapore1
Canada1
NEAR Foundation: 20 co-investors are shown, with Lyrik Ventures sharing 2 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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NEAR Foundation: 20 co-investors are shown, with Lyrik Ventures sharing 2 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Lyrik Ventures2
280 Capital1
Aethir1
Aglae Ventures1
Alpha Praetorian Capital1
AlphaLab Capital1
Alumni Ventures1
Animoca Brands1
Arkn1
Arweave1
Avalanche Foundation1
Belvedere Trading1
Canonical Crypto1
Circle Ventures1
CMCC Global1
CMS Holdings1
Digital Finance Group1
Draper Associates1
Electric Capital1
Ellipti1

Investment Strategy

NEAR Foundation: Led accounts for 18% and participating for 82% of round participation.All available history.
NEAR Foundation: Led accounts for 18% and participating for 82% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led218%
Participating982%
NEAR Foundation: Single-lead accounts for 50% and co-led for 50% of lead dynamics.All available history.
NEAR Foundation: Single-lead accounts for 50% and co-led for 50% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead150%
Co-led150%

Team

Bill Earner

Chief Operating Officer

Christopher Donovan

General Counsel

Jordan Gray

Integration & Transformation

Kem Boggs

Chief People Officer

Laura Cunningham

Head of Product