Framework Ventures closes $400M Fund IV, expanding investment scope to AI and robotics

TechFlow News, June 26: According to Fortune, San Francisco-based crypto venture capital firm Framework Ventures announced the closing of its fourth fund, raising $400 million. Investors include fund-of-funds, Ivy League endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and nonprofit organizations. The fund will focus on “cutting-edge technologies,” expanding its investment scope beyond cryptocurrencies into AI, robotics, and energy. Approximately half of the fund’s capital has already been deployed. Founded in 2019, Framework Ventures was an early investor in DeFi protocols Aave and Chainlink. As of December 2025, it manages $1.28 billion in assets under management (AUM). This expansion aligns with industry trends seen at peers such as Paradigm and Haun Ventures, reflecting a broader shift among top crypto VCs toward AI amid a prolonged crypto market downturn.