Framework Ventures, one of the most well-known venture capital funds in the crypto ecosystem, has closed a new investment vehicle worth $400 million. The firm will use this capital to continue funding blockchain projects, but will also expand its focus to sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy infrastructure.
The deal marks the company’s fourth fund, known as FVIV, and reflects a trend that is becoming increasingly common among investors specializing in digital assets. Rather than abandoning cryptocurrencies, they are seeking to complement their portfolios with technologies they view as increasingly connected to the future of Web3.
Framework’s co-founders, Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson, made it clear that the decision does not represent a departure from the blockchain industry. According to Anderson, the expansion is a response to the evolution of the entrepreneurs themselves with whom the fund works. “We’re following the direction our founders are moving in,” he explained.
Half of the capital had already been committed before the fund’s official closing. Notable early investments include a $60 million Series A round in Mecka AI, a startup focused on data development for robotics; a stake in Daylight, a distributed energy network; and a strategic partnership with Better.com to explore the use of the Sky stablecoin in mortgage financing. Framework also acquired a $45 million stake in the company.
Founded in 2019, Framework Ventures made a name for itself by backing some of the most significant projects in the DeFi ecosystem, including Aave and Chainlink, while also maintaining a strong presence in sectors such as Web3 gaming and blockchain infrastructure. As of late 2025, the firm managed approximately $1,280 million in assets, according to documents filed with the SEC.
The move also fits into a broader trend within crypto venture capital. Firms such as Paradigm and Haun Ventures have also begun incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics, and other emerging technologies into their investment strategies, driven both by the AI boom and by a cryptocurrency market that is currently experiencing a lull.
For blockchain startups, the message is clear: Framework will continue to invest in the sector, but will now evaluate opportunities that connect cryptocurrencies with other areas of innovation capable of accelerating the next generation of technology applications.
