--- title: Prelude - Startup Match Score & Focus Areas description: Is Prelude the right VC for you? See how their thesis aligns with your startup and discover more active investors focusing on crypto and early-stage funding. --- [![Höpöhöpö_logo_black](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6_logo_black.png)](https://www.hopohopo.io/?hsLang=io) - [For Startups](https://www.hopohopo.io?hsLang=io) - For Investors & Accelerators - [Screen your deal flow with AI](https://www.hopohopo.io/for-investors?hsLang=io) - [Source deals from co-investors and accelerators](https://www.hopohopo.io/source-deal-flow?hsLang=io) - [Help your portfolio fundraise](https://www.hopohopo.io/portfolio-fundraising?hsLang=io) - [For BANs](https://www.hopohopo.io/business-angel-networks?hsLang=io) - [Pricing](https://www.hopohopo.io/pricing?hsLang=io) - Resources - [Maritime Venture program](https://maritime-venture.com/) - [Startup Fundraising Essentials](https://www.hopohopo.io/fundraising-essentials?hsLang=io) - Investor lists - [EdTech investors in Europe](https://www.hopohopo.io/edtech-investors?hsLang=io) - [FinTech investors in Europe](https://www.hopohopo.io/fintech-investors?hsLang=io) - [HealthTech investors in Europe](https://www.hopohopo.io/healthtech-investors?hsLang=io) - [Climate & Sustainability investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/climate-and-sustainability-investors?hsLang=io) - [Gaming investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/gaming-investors?hsLang=io) - [SpaceTech investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/spacetech-investors?hsLang=io) - [SportsTech investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/sporttech-investors?hsLang=io) - [Enterprise Software investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/enterprise-software-investors?hsLang=io) - [DefSec investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/defsec-investors?hsLang=io) - [Marine Tech investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/marinetech-investors?hsLang=io) - [Mobility investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/mobility-investors?hsLang=io) - [PropTech investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/proptech-investors?hsLang=io) - [Energy investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/energy-investors?hsLang=io) - [Top 10 Active investors in Berlin](https://www.hopohopo.io/top-investors-berlin?hsLang=io) [Log in](https://start.hopohopo.io/) [Sign up](https://start.hopohopo.io/?signup=true) # Prelude Overview Prelude is a London-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in the cryptocurrency sector. They focus on providing initial funding to entrepreneurs with just an idea, leading or co-leading rounds with investments ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. Each fund typically invests in approximately 30 companies, working closely with teams from inception and throughout their journey. Prelude's investment approach is global, encompassing both tokens and equity across various verticals and ecosystems. Is Prelude the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Prelude, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io. ## Prelude VC Fund ![Prelude logo](https://www.hopohopo.io/hubfs/ecosystem-logos-from-platform/13334-4a8c38b5e502fba3e43c40865b276dd9.png) ## Investment focus ### Invest in - Baltics - Nordics - Western Europe - Southern Europe - Central Eastern Europe - Caribbean [View all](https://start.hopohopo.io/?signup=true) ### Industries / verticals - FinTech Stages Pre-seed, Seed First ticket size US$500,000 - US$1,000,000 ## Contact information Co-Founder Brett Sun ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) ## How to approach funds like Prelude When approaching Prelude, founders should highlight their vision for transformative crypto applications and demonstrate a clear path from concept to execution. 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