Verification & Security
Zero-knowledge, formal verification, and key management that unlock mainstream safety.
Early • Liquid • Network-native
Investing at the edges
of cryptonetworks.
We partner with founders building protocols, infrastructure and applications that expand what open systems can do.
Thesis
We believe open networks outperform closed firms when coordination costs approach zero. Polyforge invests in the primitives and protocols that make this transition inevitable—neutral infrastructure, modular execution environments, and cryptoeconomic mechanisms that align users and builders.
- 01 Infrastructure & Security
- 02 Modular Execution & Data Availability
- 03 Onchain Markets & Financial Primitives
- 04 Consumer Crypto & Identity
Focus areas
What we actively underwrite today
Scaling & Modularity
Rollups, DA, shared sequencing, intent layers; thinner L1s, fatter L2s.
Onchain Commerce
Exchange primitives, MEV-resilience, real-world settlement rails.
Crypto UX
Smart accounts, session keys, recovery, and delightful client apps.
Our Portfolio
1inch
A decentralized exchange aggregator optimizing liquidity sourcing and trade routing.
Gala Games
A Web3 gaming ecosystem empowering developers and players through digital ownership.
Mysten Labs
Building foundational infrastructure and tools for high-performance decentralized networks.
Aptos Labs
A Layer-1 blockchain focused on safety, scalability, and exceptional developer experience.
Hype
Onchain consumer engagement and loyalty infrastructure for Web3 brands.
Sky
Next-generation financial primitives and protocols built for open markets.
Aave
A decentralized liquidity protocol for lending, borrowing, and yield generation.
The Graph (GRT)
An indexing and query protocol for open, decentralized data on Web3 networks.
Team
Builders turned investors
