Who Funds Blockchain Startups in California?

12 venture funds, 6 angel networks, 6 accelerator programs and 6 active federal grants for blockchain founders in California — sourced from SEC Form D filings and Grants.gov.

3101
VC Funds Based in California
$306.3B
Capital in SEC Form D Filings
169
New Fund Filings (12 mo)

Venture Capital Funds Investing in BlockchainCalifornia

Location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
$418M
Stage Focus
seed
Typical Check
$900K - $5.0M (typical: $3.0M)
Latest SEC Filing
Feb 28, 2022
Location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
$250M
Stage Focus
growth
Location
Fremont, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
$15M
Stage Focus
seed
Latest SEC Filing
May 19, 2022
Location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Stage Focus
multi-stage
Typical Check
$500K - $1.5M (typical: $1.0M)
Location
TIBURON, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Latest SEC Filing
Mar 10, 2022
Location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Latest SEC Filing
Jan 26, 2022
Location
SAN MATEO, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Latest SEC Filing
Feb 20, 2022
Location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Latest SEC Filing
Dec 3, 2021
Location
SANTA MONICA, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
$50M
Stage Focus
series-a
Latest SEC Filing
Nov 16, 2021
Location
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
$50M
Stage Focus
series-a
Latest SEC Filing
Dec 28, 2021
Location
SAN MATEO, CA
Fund Size (Form D)
$20M
Stage Focus
seed
Latest SEC Filing
Aug 27, 2021

Angel Networks in California

Keiretsu Forum

Location
San Ramon, CA
Members
3000
Avg Check
$100K
Website →

Keiretsu Forum

Location
Palo Alto, CA
Members
1000
Avg Check
$100K
Website →

Tech Coast Angels

Location
San Diego, CA
Members
400
Avg Check
$35K
Website →

Investors Circle

Location
San Francisco, CA
Members
250
Avg Check
$75K
Website →

Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs

Location
Stanford, CA
Members
200
Avg Check
$75K
Website →

Toniic

Location
San Francisco, CA
Members
200
Avg Check
$100K
Website →

Accelerators & Startup Programs for Blockchain Founders

Black Ambition

Black Ambition

Funding: $1M

Apply →

Elemental Impact

Elemental Impact

Funding: $1M

Apply →

Lemnos

Lemnos

Funding: $500K

Apply →

Y Combinator

Y Combinator

Funding: $500K

Apply →

Alliance DAO

Alliance DAO

Funding: $250K – $500K

Apply →

Contrary Capital

Contrary Capital

Funding: $500K

Apply →

See the full accelerator directory for industry-specific programs.

Active Federal Grant Opportunities

FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Award
Undisclosed – $105M
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Award
Undisclosed – $200K
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

FY2026 High Priority Program – Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Award
Undisclosed – $2M
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

BRAIN Initiative: Promoting Health for All Through BRAIN Technology Partnerships (R34 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health

Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

FY2026 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Award
Undisclosed – $2M
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

New Generation of Glucose Control Technologies Incorporating AI/ML Tools/Strategies (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health

Award
Undisclosed – $500K
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

Browse all federal startup grants with deadlines and eligibility.

Data sources: Fund data comes from SEC Form D filings (EDGAR), updated nightly. Grant opportunities come from Grants.gov. Angel network and accelerator data is curated from public sources. Figures shown are the amounts reported in regulatory filings, not estimates. Last refreshed June 2026.