Maker: A decentralized platform on Ethereum, minimizing stable token volatility. Based in Santa Cruz, CA.
Location
Santa Cruz, CA, US
Founded
2014
MakerDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization on the Ethereum blockchain, focused on minimizing the price volatility of its stable token, Dai, against the IMF’s international currency basket SDR. Based in Santa Cruz, California, MakerDAO typically participates in various investment rounds including convertible notes, seed funding, and debt financing.
Notable portfolio companies include ConsenSys Ventures, Contango, Harbor, and Multis. MakerDAO's investment philosophy centers around supporting blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. The organization offers unique value-add services such as leveraging its expertise in decentralized governance and stablecoin economics to help portfolio companies navigate the complexities of the DeFi ecosystem.
Makerdao - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies4
Current Portfolio Count3
Top Investment Stages
Seed1 (33.3%)
Series A1 (33.3%)
Series D1 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Seed 33%Series A 33%Series D 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
