Proof Group

Proof Group is a venture capital firm that partners with builders of significant technologies, focusing on novel protocols, complex capital structures, and infrastructure that facilitates financial transactions and data processing. The firm emphasizes early-stage investments, aiming to be among the best in its chosen sectors.

Founded by Noah Jessop, a core developer at Facebook's Libra project, Proof Group's team has experience running critical infrastructure at institutions like Goldman Sachs, CME, and major early crypto organizations. They operate validators and infrastructure across major networks for themselves and large financial institutions and funds.

The firm has invested in various companies, including Farcaster, a decentralized social network, and has a history of making lead investments in sectors such as e-commerce, internet, information technology, software, blockchain, and financial services. Their investment strategy involves partnering with early-stage venture capital funds to maximize the upside of top-performing companies by utilizing pro-rata rights, allowing them to maintain ownership and influence in high-growth companies.

Proof Group's approach is data-driven, emphasizing early-stage investments in innovative startups primarily based in North America and Europe. Their strategic focus includes sectors like artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, big data, climate tech, cloud tech, cybersecurity, e-commerce, edtech, HR tech, insurtech, IoT, legal tech, marketing tech, proptech, robotics, and SaaS. The firm has achieved notable exits, underlining a proven track record of identifying high-potential companies and fostering long-term growth and sustainability in their portfolio.