At the heart of Dragonfly is a culture deeply rooted in the crypto-native landscape, driven by a team that has been investing and building in the space for over a decade. Founded in 2018, our mission is to empower crypto teams with global aspirations by providing unparalleled access and influence, helping them find innovation and adoption anywhere in the world. We believe that great funds start with great people, and we are committed to investing in our companies, partners, and team members for the long term. Our approach is to offer tactical guidance at every stage, from the initial day-one idea to achieving world-scale impact. We lean on our extensive experience working for and building some of the largest and most successful businesses in the crypto industry to help our portfolio companies thrive.
Our investment philosophy is forward-looking; we strive to develop a fundamental understanding of the complex problems within the crypto space and what it takes to drive meaningful progress. Through rigorous research, we generate and share insights into various facets of the crypto world, employing data-driven analysis and a technical approach to dissect major challenges and identify significant opportunities. The dragonfly, our namesake, symbolizes our ethos – in the spring, it is the first to emerge from the frost into a fresh, green world. Though a humble creature, the dragonfly boasts one of the highest hunt success rates in the animal kingdom, reflecting our dedication to precision and effectiveness in our endeavors. With a global team of over 45 professionals, we are structured to support the most promising researchers and builders who are poised to push the entire crypto ecosystem forward, fostering a truly global presence from day one.