A decentralized cloud platform governed by democratic principles, aiming to power the decentralized internet. As a project co-creator, McCoy.vc was instrumental in the founder's round, reflecting their dedication to advancing decentralized infrastructure and novel governance models.
Innovating at the intersection of Web3, cloud computing, and media. Footprint is shaping the future of digital interactions with decentralization. Chris McCoy founded Footprint Ventures and serves as its Chief Inventor. McCoy.vc's founder's round investment in 2015 in Silicon Valley showcases their foresight in identifying transformative technologies and their applications across multiple sectors.
Creating a social network dedicated to sports history. YourSports is preserving and celebrating athletic achievements through a unique digital platform. With Chris as the founder, McCoy.vc's founder's round investment in 2006 in Seattle reflects their long-standing interest in sports technology and community-building platforms.
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Revolutionizing youth baseball training and e-commerce. PitchSmarter combines athletic development with accessible online resources for young players. As the founder, and as one of McCoy.vc's earliest investments (founder's round in 2002), it represents a personal connection to Chris McCoy's baseball background and his commitment to nurturing young talent in the sport.
The AI safety company behind Claude, one of the world's most capable AI assistants. Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI research executives Dario and Daniela Amodei, Anthropic builds AI with safety at its core as a public benefit corporation. Claude Code has exploded in popularity among developers. Revenue grew from ~$1B to over $5B run-rate in 2025, with 300,000+ business accounts. McCoy.vc participated in the Series G at a $350B valuation — a bet on responsible AI leadership and the team building it.
Building Eggie, a dexterous home robot designed for the chaos of real life. Founded by CEO Bipasha Sen (MIT robotics PhD), Tangible is betting that the path to home robots starts with AI that understands touch, 3D space, and messy environments. Eggie learns from real deployments — not simulations — across hundreds of environments. Where most robots avoid contact, Eggie thrives on it. McCoy.vc joined the pre-seed, drawn by the team's vertically integrated approach to general-purpose manipulation.
A $7.5 million concert venue, event space, and lounge in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin — built inside the historic 1951 Fox Bay Theater. Co-founded by great friend Andrew Coate, The Argo combines a 700-capacity music venue with a 200-person balcony, an Art Deco-inspired lounge, and a 200-person ballroom. Projecting 200+ events per year with food from Top Chef runner-up Dan Jacobs. Partnered with Knitting Factory Entertainment for national touring acts. McCoy.vc joined the pre-launch round, drawn by Andrew's vision and the team's commitment to building a world-class live music experience.
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Empowering comic book creators with a Patreon-like platform. Zestworld bridges the gap between artists and fans, fostering a sustainable ecosystem for comic creation. McCoy.vc's Series A investment in 2022 reflects their commitment to supporting creative industries and innovative content distribution models.
Revolutionizing financial services for the creator economy. Encore is building the infrastructure to support and scale the next generation of digital content creators. McCoy.vc's pre-seed investment in 2022 demonstrates their early recognition of the growing creator economy's potential and need for specialized financial tools.
Advancing institutional crypto investment with a sophisticated platform. Strix Leviathan is bridging the gap between traditional finance and the crypto world. McCoy.vc's seed round participation in 2018 highlights their early entry into the institutional crypto space, recognizing the need for professional-grade tools in this emerging market.
Simplifying crypto taxes with a TurboTax-like platform. ZenLedger addresses the growing need for streamlined cryptocurrency tax reporting. McCoy.vc recognized its potential early, participating in the 2018 seed round to support this essential tool for the evolving digital economy.
Innovating at the intersection of Web3, cloud computing, and media. Footprint is shaping the future of digital interactions with decentralization. Chris McCoy founded Footprint Ventures and serves as its Chief Inventor. McCoy.vc's founder's round investment in 2015 in Silicon Valley showcases their foresight in identifying transformative technologies and their applications across multiple sectors.
Creating a social network dedicated to sports history. YourSports is preserving and celebrating athletic achievements through a unique digital platform. With Chris as the founder, McCoy.vc's founder's round investment in 2006 in Seattle reflects their long-standing interest in sports technology and community-building platforms.
Revolutionizing youth baseball training and e-commerce. PitchSmarter combines athletic development with accessible online resources for young players. As the founder, and as one of McCoy.vc's earliest investments (founder's round in 2002), it represents a personal connection to Chris McCoy's baseball background and his commitment to nurturing young talent in the sport.
A privacy-focused cryptocurrency enhancing secure, user-friendly digital transactions. McCoy.vc joined the pre-sale round, drawn by the project's commitment to user privacy and its potential to reshape digital finance accessibility.
A decentralized cloud platform governed by democratic principles, aiming to power the decentralized internet. As a project co-creator, McCoy.vc was instrumental in the founder's round, reflecting their dedication to advancing decentralized infrastructure and novel governance models.
A revolutionary blockchain platform enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications. McCoy.vc participated in the first pre-sale, demonstrating early recognition of Ethereum's potential to transform multiple industries through blockchain technology.
The pioneering decentralized cryptocurrency operating on a peer-to-peer network. McCoy.vc was an early adopter and developer on top of Bitcoin script showcasing their foresight in supporting groundbreaking decentralized financial systems from their inception.