Protocol Labs is an innovation network driving breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward. We connect more than 600 tech startups, funds, accelerators, foundations, open source projects, service providers, and other organizations. Our work spans the entire R&D pipeline, across fields like web3, AI, AR, VR, neurotech, hardware, and more.

0xEssential enables digital asset ownership through portability and offers tools and platforms that help create NFTs. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

At 3Box Labs we are on a mission to usher in a new era for the web, where data is secure, interactions are trustworthy, and relationships are the basis of connection. Our first product, Ceramic, is the building block for composable data on the web and is powering thousands of the world's most ambitious applications. We're backed by the best investors in the space (USV, Placeholder, Variant, Multicoin) who have deep conviction in our mission. We are a lean, voraciously curious team from across the globe. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We cannot succeed in our mission without it. People that identify with groups traditionally underrepresented in tech are particularly encouraged to apply.

Afterparty is a technology company behind the new Web3 platform enabling creators to directly monetize and manage NFT collector relationships. The company's platform and community, creators can directly monetize and connect with their biggest fans and supporters by hosting token-gated experiences in the metaverse and in real life. Afterparty was launched in 2021 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Agoric is an open-source development company that provides a JavaScript-native smart contract platform, enabling developers to build and deploy secure decentralized finance (DeFi) applications across multiple blockchains. Their unique orchestration features allow for seamless cross-chain interactions, enhancing the user experience and empowering developers with powerful tools. With a strong focus on interoperability and a growing ecosystem, Agoric positions itself as a leader in the multi-chain economy, catering to the increasing demand for decentralized solutions. The company has secured significant funding and boasts a team of industry experts with deep roots in computer science and web3 technologies, making it a compelling investment opportunity in the rapidly evolving blockchain space.

The first L2 storage chain powering on-chain data lakes for scalable, secure, and cost-effective data management.

Anjuna Security provides a Universal Confidential Computing Platform, enabling enterprises to run applications securely in the cloud while ensuring data privacy and compliance. Their key product, Anjuna Seaglass, offers hardware-enforced isolation and encryption for sensitive workloads, making it suitable for various industries including financial services and software providers. Anjuna differentiates itself through its focus on intrinsic security and privacy, allowing organizations to collaborate securely and leverage AI-driven data insights. The company has gained traction with notable clients, including international banks and government entities, positioning itself as a leader in the confidential computing space.

Ansa Research is a research firm focused on distributed infrastructure, specifically targeting digital networks to innovate and enhance the operational framework of internet infrastructure. Their projects include initiatives like Filecoin, which aim to transform how data is managed and shared across networks, positioning them as a key player in the evolving landscape of internet technology.

Anytype is the Unified User Interface for a distributed, content-addressable web. Its unified approach to a graphical interface allows users to create services on top of decentralized protocols without any programming skills. Through this, we want to bootstrap the mass adoption of Web 3.0 and enable it to reach a critical mass

For mission-driven brands who need to grow their ecosystem, only Artizen makes it easy to fund breakthroughs in art, science, technology, and design.

Audius is a decentralized music streaming platform that connects fans directly with artists, allowing them to distribute, monetize, and stream audio content. The platform features an incentive-aligned network of node operators that secures artists' creative works through immutable records. Audius utilizes its native token, $AUDIO, to unlock premium features and govern the platform, ensuring that all participants have a say in its future. With a focus on empowering users and providing exclusivity through gated content and artist tokens, Audius positions itself as a unique player in the music industry.

Āut is an extendable Protocol designed to power the next generation of human Coordination. The DAOs 2.0, if you like, or a DAO Renaissance. It does so by ''expanding'' any Standard DAO Contract - with custom Membership modules on top. Āut is a protocol that expands any DAO’s legacy contract (i.e.: a Moloch DAO), and bringing expandable, customizable membership & governance modules at contract level for Web3 Communities. At its core, it adds the native concept of Role & Interaction at contract level - so that each Member of a Community is represented in a much more multidimensional, richer way - other than a flat 0x… address. Currently, the Āut suite includes: - to Integrate āut, add Roles & expand/deploy a DAO from scratch. - a Decentralized Authentication System for DAOs. - a DAO OS, to manage members, tasks and community modules. - (my) ĀutID: a public profile & portfolio for self-sovereign, non-transferable NFT IDs.