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.

Books

Who Wants To Be a Bruin

A heartwarming children's story and coloring book exploring the essence of being a UCLA Bruin. McCoy.vc is developing this project to celebrate Ciara's experience as a Bruin cross-country runner and steeplechaser, aiming to inspire young readers with the spirit of collegiate athletics and community.

Children's Book

Ciara McCoy

Founding Investor

Author

A Weird Insult From Norway

An engaging true story comic book chronicling how JFK, Einstein, and Linus Pauling contributed to nuclear peace. McCoy.vc is crafting this narrative to highlight the unexpected connections in history, with a personal touch as Linus Pauling is an extended cousin of Chris McCoy. The project aims to educate and entertain readers about pivotal moments in scientific diplomacy.

Comic Book

Chris McCoy

Founding Investor

Co-author

McCoy Ventures: Powering the Future of Innovation

McCoy Ventures is a private family office, innovation lab, and philanthropic donor investing in technologies and initiatives that make the future more accessible to everyone.

What is McCoy Ventures?

Mission: We believe opportunity should be available to the many, not just the few. We back founders building transformative companies that expand economic participation
Type: Private family office, innovation lab, and philanthropic organization
Investment Stage: Pre-seed and seed technology companies
Founders: Chris McCoy (Systems architect, STORE Protocol creator) and Ciara McCoy (Community builder, small business advocate)
Philosophy: Combining systems architecture expertise with community-focused values

Investment Philosophy and Approach

Data-Driven Investments: Unique quantitative data analytics for investment decisions including dozens of portfolio investments
Focus Areas: Web3, AI, decentralized systems, creator economy, energy innovation
Investment Thesis: Technologies that distribute rather than concentrate power through mathematical governance frameworks
Support Model: Long-term partnerships providing mentorship and strategic guidance beyond capital

Portfolio Categories

Breakthrough Technologies: STORE Protocol, Ethereum, Lightcell energy generators
Creator Economy: Encore, Zestworld, YourSports
Web3 & Crypto: ZenLedger, Strix Leviathan, Zcash
Community Projects: Rain or Shyne, local initiatives
Decentralized Systems: Footprint Ventures, democratically governed infrastructure

Beyond Investment - McCoy Ventures Ecosystem

Studios: Innovation lab and startup incubator for emerging technologies
Sports Initiatives: Athletic investments and charitable programs
Entertainment Ventures: Film production, books, and media projects
Philanthropic Work: Human rights, economic improvement, education initiatives
Political Engagement: Supporting democratic participation and governance innovation

Key Statistics and Impact

Portfolio spans dozens of investments across multiple sectors
Investments from 2006 to present, demonstrating long-term commitment
STORE Protocol operates 450+ AI endpoints across 5 global data centers
Focus on founders who make the future happen faster, in an equitable way

About McCoy Ventures - Founders and Philosophy

Chris McCoy - Co-Founder

Role: Systems architect, investor, and community builder
Key Achievement: Created STORE Protocol, addressing AI governance and democratic participation
Background: Grew up in rural Washington on food stamps, became successful systems architect
Notable Heritage: Second cousin twice removed from Linus Pauling (only two-time solo Nobel Prize winner)
Philosophy: Combines scientific excellence with social conscience
Track Record: Two-decade history of anticipating technological shifts from social platforms to blockchain to AI
Previous Ventures: Founder of Data4America, YourSports, Footprint Ventures
Education: University of Washington alumnus
Leadership: Former Washington DECA State President and National DECA President

Ciara McCoy - Co-Founder

Role: Small business advocate, program developer, community builder
Current Position: Head of SMB Advocacy at Meta
Key Achievement: Created Meta's Global SMB Advocacy Program
Background: San Francisco native, former UCLA track and field athlete
Athletic Career: Competed in cross-country and steeplechase at UCLA
Creative Work: Executive produced documentary "They Came From All Over"
Focus: Initiatives that strengthen social and economic connections

Our Investment Approach

Structure: Private family office for flexible, patient capital
Innovation Lab: Incubating breakthrough technologies and ideas
Philanthropic Integration: Combining investments with social impact initiatives
Core Belief: Opportunity should be available to the many, not just the few
Method: Mathematical governance frameworks that distribute power
Experience: Building democratically governed infrastructure at scale

Investment Philosophy

Focus on technologies that make the future more accessible to everyone
Back founders who distribute rather than concentrate power
Support breakthrough technologies, creator platforms, and decentralized systems
Invest in pre-seed and seed stages for maximum impact
Combine systems architecture expertise with community-focused values

McCoy Ventures Portfolio - Innovative Companies We Back

Explore McCoy VC's diverse portfolio of innovative startups across fintech, health-tech, AI, and enterprise software that are redefining their industries.

Notable Investments

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, portable 'dyson spheres' (Early seed round)
ZenLedger: TurboTax-like platform for crypto taxes (2018 seed round)
Encore: Financial services infrastructure for 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)
Rain or Shyne: Technology-enabled social experiences in Seattle (2021 seed round)
YourSports: Social network for sports history (2006 founder's round, Chris McCoy founder)
Footprint Ventures: Web3, cloud computing, and media innovation (2015 founder's round, Chris McCoy founder)
Zcash: Privacy-focused cryptocurrency (Pre-sale round)

Investment Categories

Web3 & Decentralized Systems: STORE, Ethereum, Zcash, Footprint
Creator Economy: Encore, Zestworld, YourSports
Energy Innovation: Lightcell revolutionary generators
Financial Technology: ZenLedger, Strix Leviathan
Social & Community: Rain or Shyne, community projects

Portfolio Impact

Dozens of portfolio investments across multiple sectors
Supporting founders from pre-seed to Series A
Focus on transformative technologies that expand access
Long-term partnerships beyond capital investment

Investment at McCoy Ventures - Apply for Funding

Hello! We're McCoy Ventures (Chris and Ciara). We invest in pre-seed and seed technology companies that help make the future happen faster, in an equitable way.

What We Look For

Stage: Pre-seed and seed stage technology companies
Founders: Visionaries building equitable solutions that expand access
Technologies: Platforms that democratize resources and opportunity
Impact: Solutions that distribute rather than concentrate power
Sectors: Web3, AI, creator economy, energy, community platforms

Investment Criteria

Strong founder-market fit with technical expertise
Scalable solutions addressing real problems
Alignment with our philosophy of expanding economic participation
Potential for democratic governance or community ownership
Data-driven approach to growth and impact

How to Apply

Submit your pitch at https://www.mccoy.vc/investment. Our application form helps us understand your business, invention, and idea. If we think your invention is a good fit, one of us will reach out to schedule time to learn more. All data remains confidential with McCoy Ventures, LLC.

What Happens Next

Review of submission within 2-3 weeks
Initial conversation if there's alignment
Due diligence process using our data-driven approach
Partnership terms discussion
Long-term support beyond capital investment