Framework Ventures Launches $400M Fund for AI and Robotics

Framework Ventures debuts FVIV, a $400M fund targeting AI, robotics, and fintech, bridging the gap between blockchain and frontier technology.

According to information from Fortune, the move reflects a growing trend among crypto-native funds to seek opportunities in the broader “frontier technology” sector, where innovation increasingly intersects with blockchain infrastructure.

The FVIV fund will maintain its commitment to the crypto ecosystem while expanding its reach to finance early-stage companies in AI, robotics, and fintech, alongside liquid digital assets and selected public companies. Co-founders Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson noted that approximately half of the raised capital has already been deployed.

AI and Robotics Emerge as Strategic Priorities

Framework Ventures built its reputation through early bets on DeFi protocols like Aave and Chainlink. However, management observes that the trajectory of the entrepreneurs they support is shifting toward applications involving artificial intelligence and automation.

“We are not moving away from crypto. We are following the direction of the founders we work with,” Michael Anderson commented.

Individual investments from the fund will range between $1 million and $50 million, covering companies at all development stages. Key areas of interest include autonomous systems, AI infrastructure, real-world asset tokenization, and digital payment solutions.

Institutional Capital Enters a New Phase

The new fund is primarily backed by institutional investors, including university endowments, sovereign wealth funds, foundations, and funds of funds. While the firm has not disclosed specific investor names, the capital structure indicates that interest in crypto-linked technological investments remains resilient despite market volatility.

Framework has signaled this strategic pivot over recent months. In early June, the fund led a $60 million investment round for the robotics startup Mecka AI. Earlier in the year, it acquired a $45 million stake in the mortgage company Better and participated in a partnership to provide $500 million in financing through the Sky stablecoin ecosystem.

Founded in 2019, Framework Ventures managed approximately $1.28 billion in assets by the end of 2025. This latest fund demonstrates that leading crypto investors increasingly view blockchain as part of a larger technological ecosystem where AI, robotics, and digital finance converge into a unified investment sector.