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dlab

dlab is a venture studio based in the United States that supports the development of web3 and blockchain technology. It provides hands-on assistance to early-stage startups exploring decentralized internet solutions.

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What dlab does

What dlab is

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Organization status and context

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Operational status: Active
Organization type: Venture Studio
Founded: Founded in 2018
Approximate age: About 8 years
Structured capabilities: Funder · Program host
Last reviewed: March 27, 2026

What Venture studio means

A venture studio is an organization that systematically creates new startups by generating or sourcing ideas, validating them, building early products, recruiting founders or operators, providing shared resources, and retaining meaningful equity in the companies it helps create.

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Capability profile

dlab as a funder

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Investment thesis

dlab supports the development of web3 and blockchain technology by providing hands-on assistance to early-stage startups exploring new frontiers in these areas.

Focus narrative

dlab invests in early-stage startups that are building critical infrastructure and innovative applications for a decentralized internet. Its investment strategy is protocol agnostic and spans a global scope, focusing on sectors related to web3 and blockchain technology.

Value beyond capital

dlab provides hands-on mentorship and support to its portfolio companies, offering guidance through a structured program that lasts 3-12 months. This operational model allows startups to refine their business models and technologies while receiving feedback from experienced professionals in the web3 and blockchain sectors.

Terms and economics

Typical check: $100,000–$250,000

Focus and fit

Stages: Pre-seed · Seed
Sectors: Web3 & Blockchain Fintech
Regions: Global · United States

Availability

Currently deploying: Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count: 25

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include API3, which develops the web3 API economy with first-party data oracles; WeatherXM, a community-powered decentralized physical infrastructure network for weather data; and Credit Coop, which pioneers crypto private credit with programmable collateral. Other companies include Den, Light Protocol, and Contango, among others, showcasing a diverse range of applications in the web3 space.

Capability profile

dlab as a program host

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Program thesis

dlab is a venture capital organization focused on supporting the development of web3 and blockchain technology, providing hands-on assistance to founders exploring new frontiers in these areas.

Focus narrative

Value and support

dlab offers mentorship for 3-12 months, hands-on support, and access to a network of resources for startups in the web3 and blockchain space.

Terms and economics

Indicative investment: $250,000

Availability

Application state: Not published

Focus and fit

Stages: Pre-seed · Seed
Sectors: Web3 & Blockchain
Regions: Global · United States

Alumni and track record

Alumni context

Notable portfolio companies include API3, Contango, Credit Coop, Light Protocol, WeatherXM, Den, Dowsers, Hyperbeat, Ormi Labs, Shinkai, Based, Daler Trading, Fig Finance, Grid+, Hyacinth Audits, Index Network, Otim, Quidli, Spine Finance, Crayonic, Credmark, Diwala, Etherscore, Fleet, and Verifoxx.

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