Placeholder Ventures

Placeholder Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2017 that pursues a thesis-driven approach to investing in decentralized information networks, Web3 services, and related blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.

Christopher Burniske

Partner and Founder

Joel Monegro

Managing Partner

Past deals in Peer to Peer

NFTFi

Series A in 2024
NFTfi is a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that specializes in NFT collateralized loans. It allows NFT holders to leverage their digital assets as collateral to secure cryptocurrency loans from lenders. When an NFT holder accepts a loan offer, the NFT is placed in a secure escrow smart contract while the corresponding cryptocurrency, such as wETH, DAI, or USDC, is transferred directly to the borrower's wallet. This innovative platform provides liquidity to NFT owners, enabling them to access cash without the need to sell their valuable digital assets. By utilizing a valuation approach similar to that of traditional art financing, NFTfi helps users determine the worth of their NFTs for loan purposes.

Radicle

Venture Round in 2021
Radicle is a peer-to-peer software development stack that enables collaborative coding without relying on centralized servers. It provides tools and protocols for distributed version control and communication, allowing developers to build software together while maintaining autonomy over their work. The platform supports direct contribution, forking, and code exchange through a decentralized network, reducing dependence on traditional centralized platforms. By focusing on open, client-side tooling and secure, verifiable updates, Radicle aims to improve resilience, privacy, and collaboration in software projects.
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