Variant is an early-stage crypto venture capital firm founded in 2020 in New York. The firm invests in the next generation of internet companies that turn users into owners through decentralized networks. Variant operates as both a venture capital firm and an onchain-native investor, combining seed-stage equity investments with active liquid token trading. The firm runs structured founder programs and the Variant Network, a peer community where portfolio companies share best practices through function-specific working groups.