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Faction backs early-stage blockchain projects that aim to deliver real utility. It operates as an early-stage venture fund investing at Seed and Series A, often partnering with blockchain entrepreneurs. The firm collaborates with Lightspeed Venture Partners while maintaining its independent fund structure. Its focus spans DeFi, NFTs, and other crypto sectors, using a flexible, long-term investment approach. This positions it as a key player shaping the evolving crypto landscape.
Primary stage
Hardware / software
Investment focus
Investment style
Specialist
Latest fund size
$285M
Latest fund vintage
2023
Data last enriched
Aug 14, 2026
Investing team
- Samuel HarrisonManaging Partner
- Banafsheh FathiehGeneral Partner
- Will LeasDeal Partner
- Clara BohDeal Partner
- Tim KhouryDeal Partner
- Raymond FengTechnical Partner