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Investing in a fairer internet

We empower and support the bold pioneers leveraging ZK technology to change the current web paradigm for better.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Eigenlayer
Eigenlayer brings the ability for existing stakers in blockchains to run a whole gamut of services like authentication, virtualization and others at the core proof-of-stake security.
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Celestia
Celestia is a minimal blockchain that only orders and publishes transactions and does not execute them. By decoupling the consensus and application execution layers, Celestia modularizes the blockchain technology stack.
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Espresso
Espresso is building a sequencing marketplace to decentralise and scale L2s in Ethereum and beyond.
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Succinct
The builders behind SP1, a performant, 100% open-source, contributor-friendly zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM) that verifies the execution of arbitrary Rust (or any LLVM-compiled language) programs.
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Aztec
Aztec is an open source layer 2 network championing scalability and privacy in the Ethereum network.
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zkSync
zkSync, is a user-centric zk rollup platform developed by Matter Labs It is a scaling solution for Ethereum that is already live on the mainnet.
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Anoma
Anoma is a proof-of-stake blockchain protocol that enables private transactions and private bartering with any number of parties to increase the chance of finding suitable trading partners.
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RiscZero
RISC Zero is zero-knowledge virtual machine that can run on any platform. It’s a virtual microcontroller / co-processor that produces receipts for every program it runs.
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Herodotus
Herodotus aims to provide smart contracts with synchronous access to on-chain data coming from other Ethereum layers.
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Scroll
Scroll is an EVM-equivalent ZK-rollup built in early 2021 as part of the vibrant Ethereum ecosystem.
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Ingonyama
Ingonyama is focused on hardware acceleration for zero knowledge proof algorithms and other advanced cryptography.
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Osmosis
Osmosis is an independent blockchain network and automated market maker (AMM) and decentralised exchange (DEX) built using the Cosmos SDK.
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Axiom
Axiom is a ZK (Zero-Knowledge) coprocessor designed for Ethereum, enabling trustless computation over Ethereum’s history from within smart contracts.
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Aleo
Aleo provides tools to build private and zero knowledge applications with ease. It is the world’s first IDE built intentionally for zero knowledge proofs.
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Rhino.fi
rhino.fi is a Layer 2 gateway to multi-chain DeFi facilitating fast, private and gas free transactions.
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Diva
Diva is an Ethereum Liquid Staking protocol powered by Distributed Validator Technology (DVT).
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Repyh Labs
Repyh Labs is developing a blockchain with a focus on extraordinary scalability, sovereignty coupled with composability, and ease of verification. Their blockchain architecture is designed for high throughput, leveraging a modular structure, sharded execution, and zero-knowledge proofs.
Capsule
Capsule is a platform designed to simplify on-chain transactions. It offers a cross-app embedded wallet infrastructure, emphasizing easy user onboarding, wallet portability, and programmable signing.
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Penumbra
Penumbra is a shielded, cross-chain network allowing anyone to securely transact, stake, swap, or marketmake without broadcasting their personal information to the world.
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Cubist
Cubist offers a comprehensive suite of security-focused development tools that streamline Web3 development, ensure safety and increase efficiency.
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Inco
Inco serves as the universal confidentiality layer for Web3, utilizing Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and secured by Ethereum. It facilitates the creation of cutting-edge decentralized applications (dApps), ensures confidentiality for current blockchains, and removes the last obstacle to large-scale Web3 adoption.
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Clique
Clique is creating a compute coordination layer that streamlines access to compute resources for both smart contracts and general applications. By using a nuanced auction-based system, Clique optimizes the distribution of computational services, ensuring efficient, transparent matches between application needs and compute providers.
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Our investment philosophy

At the heart of our investment philosophy is the belief that Zero Knowledge is not just an innovation; it’s a revolution poised to redefine our digital landscape. We’ve seen ZK transform the blockchain realm, but its potential extends far beyond, promising to power a more equitable and improved internet. ZK technology is the cornerstone for building a fairer, more distributed internet infrastructure, marking the dawn of a new era where privacy and trust go hand in hand.

Our commitment at ZKV is to be at the forefront of this transformation. We’ve been partnering with ZK pioneers even before the technology hit the mainstream, supporting the visionaries who leverage ZK to craft a more open internet. Our mission is to empower these innovators, the daring builders reshaping the digital world with ZK at their core, driving progress towards a decentralised and transparent internet ecosystem.

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