What does McCoy Ventures invest in?

McCoy Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed technology companies that help make the future happen faster, in an equitable way. Our investments span breakthrough technologies, creator platforms, community projects, and decentralized systems that expand economic participation.

Who are the founders of McCoy Ventures?

McCoy Ventures was founded by Chris and Ciara McCoy. Chris is a systems architect, investor, and community builder. Ciara is Head of SMB Advocacy at Meta and a former UCLA track athlete.

How can I apply for funding from McCoy Ventures?

You can apply for funding by visiting https://www.mccoy.vc/investment and filling out the application form. We review all submissions for pre-seed and seed technology companies that align with our mission.

McCoy Ventures — Early-Stage Tech Investment Firm Backing Equitable Innovation

McCoy Ventures is a private family office, innovation lab, and philanthropic organization investing in pre-seed and seed technology companies that make the future more accessible to everyone. Founded by Chris McCoy and Ciara McCoy, McCoy Ventures backs founders building transformative companies that expand economic participation — not concentrate it.

What is McCoy Ventures?

McCoy Ventures operates as a private family office combining systems architecture expertise with community-focused values. The firm invests in breakthrough technologies across Web3, AI, decentralized systems, the creator economy, and energy innovation — with a long-term partnership model that goes well beyond capital.

Type: Private family office, innovation lab, and philanthropic donor
Investment Stage: Pre-seed and seed technology companies
Focus Areas: Web3, AI, decentralized systems, creator economy, energy innovation
Philosophy: Technologies that distribute rather than concentrate power
Track Record: Investments from 2006 to present across dozens of portfolio companies

About the Founders

Chris McCoy is a systems architect, investor, and community builder. He is the creator of STORE Protocol — a decentralized cloud platform with democratic governance operating 450+ AI endpoints across 5 global data centers. Chris grew up in rural Washington on food stamps and became a successful systems architect with a two-decade track record of anticipating technological shifts — from social platforms to blockchain to AI. He is a University of Washington alumnus and former National DECA President.

Ciara McCoy is a small business advocate, program developer, and community builder. She is Head of SMB Advocacy at Meta, where she created Meta's Global SMB Advocacy Program. A San Francisco native and former UCLA track and field athlete, Ciara also executive produced the documentary "They Came From All Over." Her work focuses on initiatives that strengthen social and economic connections.

Investment Portfolio

McCoy Ventures has backed some of the most transformative technology companies of the past two decades, including early positions in Ethereum and Zcash, and founder-level involvement in STORE Protocol and YourSports.

STORE Protocol: Decentralized cloud platform with democratic governance, 450+ AI endpoints (Co-creator, Founder's round)
Ethereum: Revolutionary blockchain platform enabling smart contracts (First pre-sale participant)
Lightcell: Ultra-dense electric generators using light technology (Early seed round)
ZenLedger: TurboTax-like platform for crypto taxes (2018 seed round)
Encore: Financial services infrastructure for the creator economy (2022 pre-seed)
Zestworld: Patreon-like platform for comic book creators (2022 Series A)
Strix Leviathan: Institutional crypto investment platform (2018 seed round)
Zcash: Privacy-focused cryptocurrency (Pre-sale round)
Rain or Shyne: Technology-enabled social experiences in Seattle (2021 seed round)
YourSports: Social network for sports history (2006 Founder's round)
Footprint Ventures: Web3, cloud computing, and media innovation (2015 Founder's round)

Beyond Investment — The McCoy Ventures Ecosystem

McCoy Ventures extends beyond traditional venture capital. The ecosystem includes an innovation lab and startup incubator (Studios), sports initiatives and charitable athletic programs, entertainment ventures including film production and books, philanthropic work in human rights and education, and political engagement supporting democratic participation and governance innovation.

Apply for Investment

McCoy Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed stage technology companies with strong founder-market fit, scalable solutions, and alignment with the philosophy of expanding economic participation. Applications are reviewed within 2–3 weeks. All submissions remain confidential.

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