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The Venture Codex

Overview

Develops proof technology for computational integrity verification.

Founded

2018

Deals · 12mo

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Stage focus

Seed

Geographic focus

Hong Kong
Spain
United States

Sector focus

Blockchain
Cryptocurrency
Information Technology
Software

Investment portfolio

22rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
PayCrest
Jan 2026Participated
$0.40 MSeed
Cartridge
Aug 2024Participated
$8 MSeries A
ZKX
Jun 2024Participated
$8 MOther Equity
Switchboard
May 2024Participated
$8 MSeries A
Focus Tree
May 2024Participated
$2 MSeed
X10
Apr 2024Participated
$7 MOther Equity
Usual Labs
Apr 2024Participated
$7 MOther Equity
Aligned Layer
Apr 2024Participated
$3 MSeed
Bitlayer
Mar 2024Participated
$5 MSeed
Espresso Systems
Mar 2024Participated
$28 MSeries B
QED Protocol
Feb 2024Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Taproot Wizards
Nov 2023Participated
$8 MSeed
PayCrest
Jan 2026Participated
$0.40 MSeed
Cartridge
Aug 2024Participated
$8 MSeries A
ZKX
Jun 2024Participated
$8 MOther Equity
Switchboard
May 2024Participated
$8 MSeries A
Focus Tree
May 2024Participated
$2 MSeed
X10
Apr 2024Participated
$7 MOther Equity
Usual Labs
Apr 2024Participated
$7 MOther Equity
Aligned Layer
Apr 2024Participated
$3 MSeed
Bitlayer
Mar 2024Participated
$5 MSeed
Espresso Systems
Mar 2024Participated
$28 MSeries B
QED Protocol
Feb 2024Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Taproot Wizards
Nov 2023Participated
$8 MSeed
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Deal Distribution

StarkWare: 22 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
StarkWare: 22 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed19
Series A03
Series B02
Series C+02
Other Equity05

Monthly Deal Activity

StarkWare: 22 deals are recorded across 65 months.All available history.
StarkWare: 22 deals are recorded across 65 months. All available history
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Sector Breakdown

StarkWare: Crypto & Blockchain is the largest displayed sector by deal count (20 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.

StarkWare: Crypto & Blockchain is the largest displayed sector by deal count (20 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Crypto & Blockchain20
Fintech6
Networks, Cloud & Communication4
Developer Tools3
Enterprise Software3
Cybersecurity & Privacy3
Hardware & Robotics1
Gaming & eSports1

Deal Size Distribution

StarkWare: 22 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.

StarkWare: 22 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M6
$5M-$10M9
$10M-$25M3
$25M-$50M2
$50M-$100M1
$100M-$250M1
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

StarkWare: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (7 deals).All available history.

Top 10 of 11 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

StarkWare: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (7 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States7
Europe5
Hong Kong2
Argentina1
Israel1
750011
Canada1
United Arab Emirates1
Egypt1
India1
StarkWare: 20 co-investors are shown, with Alameda Research sharing 3 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Investment Strategy

StarkWare: Led accounts for 5% and participating for 95% of round participation.All available history.
StarkWare: Led accounts for 5% and participating for 95% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led15%
Participating2195%
StarkWare: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 100% of lead dynamics.All available history.
StarkWare: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 100% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead00%
Co-led1100%

Team

Eli Ben-Sasson

CEO, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board