Archetype describes itself as an early-stage venture fund focused on accelerating the programmable future, and elsewhere on its own site as focused on accelerating the decentralized future. It says it collaborates with founders at the earliest stages, including pre-idea, and backs them "From first check to Series A", with a stated mission of helping builders scale "from 0x to 1" across a range it describes as "defi to consumer". Its own long-form about page places the firm in New York City. Partner-level focus areas the firm states on its team page are crypto-native infrastructure, DePin and DeFi (Dmitriy Berenzon) and AI research and investments (Danny Sursock). At the time of its February 2022 coverage the firm was reported to invest between $500,000 and $1.5 million into early-stage crypto startups.
Not publicly disclosed (no AUM figure is published; sourced fund sizes only - Archetype I at $55M, Archetype II at $150M, and Archetype III announced 22 September 2025 with over $100M in total capital commitments) AUM60/100 Power Score™2021 FoundedNew York, NY
Acrylic I LP files a Form D with the SEC on 27 May 2021 from 305 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, naming Ash Egan as a member of the general partner of the issuer.
2021
The firm raises $55 million for its first fund from limited partners including Cendana Capital, Accolade Partners, Accomplice and Digital Currency Group, per TechCrunch.
2022
TechCrunch reports on 25 February 2022 that the firm is "Archetype, formerly known as Acrylic", and that Katherine Wu has joined as venture partner from Coinbase Ventures.
2024
Archetype Crypto III LP files a Form D with the SEC on 19 September 2024 from 113 Spring Street, 4F, New York, naming Ash Egan as a member of the general partner.
2025
Archetype announces over $100 million in total capital commitments for its third fund, Archetype III, on 22 September 2025.