Organization · Venture Capital
Nextblock
Nextblock is an organization focused on investment and support for blockchain technology and digital assets, originally founded as a community in 2016. It operates primarily through its active investment entity, NextBlock VC, which targets blockchain startups.
Overview
What Nextblock does
What Nextblock is
Nextblock is an organization focused on investment and support for blockchain technology and digital assets, originally founded as a community in 2016. It operates primarily through its active investment entity, NextBlock VC, which targets blockchain startups.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2018
- Approximate age
- About 8 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 30, 2026
Official channels
Find Nextblock elsewhere
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Capability profile
Nextblock as a funder
Investment thesis
NextBlock VC focuses exclusively on blockchain investments, targeting European and American startups developing blockchain and cryptoasset solutions, especially in DeFi, asset tokenization, and Web3 infrastructure.
Focus narrative
Nextblock invests in blockchain technology and digital asset projects, providing essential funding and strategic support to startups. The organization is particularly focused on early-stage ventures that are developing innovative solutions in the blockchain ecosystem.
Value beyond capital
Nextblock adds value to its portfolio companies by providing not only financial support but also strategic guidance and access to a network of industry experts. The firm is dedicated to helping founders navigate the complexities of the blockchain landscape, ensuring they have the resources and knowledge needed to succeed.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B
- Sectors
- Defi · Tokenization · Web3
- Regions
- North AmericaEurope
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Nextblock's portfolio includes notable companies such as Argent, a smart-wallet and crypto wallet infrastructure provider; Celestia, a modular blockchain infrastructure company; ConsenSys, known for its Ethereum and blockchain software; Forta, a Web3 security monitoring network; Notabene, which specializes in crypto compliance and transaction-monitoring infrastructure; Parfin, a digital-asset infrastructure company; and Bit2Me, which received a €2.5M investment alongside Tether.
Common questions
What to know about Nextblock
Upseed classifies Nextblock under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 30, 2026
Known limits
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