Fuelling the Future of
Decentralized Innovation
Long-Term Capital for Founders at the Intersection of Technology and Finance, Investing in the Foundations of the Open Digital Economy
Core Principles of Our
Investment Methodology
Welcome to Cherry Street
Our vision is to accelerate the future of digital innovation by backing foundational technologies and visionary founders building the next era of the internet. We believe open digital infrastructure and intelligent applications will reshape how people interact, transact, and build. Our mission is to support the builders bringing that future to life.
Cherry Street is backed by a trusted network of over 150 leading venture capitalists, visionary founders, investment bankers, and influential journalists. This strategic ecosystem provides proprietary insights, early access to emerging trends, and a competitive edge in sourcing high-conviction opportunities before they become mainstream.
Investment Focus:
We back both the infrastructure and consumer-facing innovations shaping the next generation of the internet, from foundational protocols to intelligent applications and immersive digital experiences.
Why Cherry Street
At Cherry Street, we offer more than just capital. Our edge lies in the way we operate, the depth of our relationships, and our ability to execute.
Operational Expertise: We bring hands-on support from years of experience in founding, scaling, and exiting companies.
Deep Network Access: Trusted relationships with top-tier VCs, founders, and institutions provide us with exclusive deal flow.
Full-Cycle Support: Strategic guidance from pre-seed to late-stage growth, tailored to each company's needs.
Data-Driven Insights: Market intelligence paired with on-chain analytics to stay ahead of emerging trends.
"Empowering the decentralized future—investing in visionary founders,
breakthrough protocols, and the next evolution of the internet."
Investment Criteria
1. Category-Defining Vision
We back founders building the foundational infrastructure and consumer-facing applications that define how the next generation will interact, transact, and build online.
2. Strong Technical Foundation
We prioritize teams with deep engineering talent and a clear technical moat, particularly in areas like blockchain protocols, developer tooling, artificial intelligence, and privacy.
3. Operational Readiness
A compelling product roadmap, thoughtful go-to-market strategy, and the ability to execute with discipline are essential at every stage of company building
4. Vertical Alignment with Core Focus
We invest in companies operating at the intersection of technology and finance, with a focus on core infrastructure and consumer-facing innovations.
5. Flexible Investment Structures
We invest through equity, token, or hybrid structures, with an emphasis on long-term alignment, clear value capture, and thoughtful token economics.
6. Global Scalability
We seek companies with global ambition and the ability to scale across key markets, with a particular focus on the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Our Selected Portfolio
Get in Touch
Whether you're a founder building the next big thing or someone who shares our passion for digital innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out – we're always open to new ideas, collaborations, and conversations.