Arc Builders Fund: Accelerating Innovation on the Internet's Economic OS

Innovation in the digital economy flourishes when visionary builders have access to robust infrastructure at the right time. Recognizing this moment, Circle Ventures proudly introduces the Arc Builders Fund and Investor Network—a strategic initiative designed to empower early-stage projects leveraging Arc, the Economic Operating System for the internet.

What is the Arc Builders Fund?

The Arc Builders Fund provides targeted funding, vital investor connections, and hands-on support for teams building applications uniquely enabled by Arc’s groundbreaking blockchain infrastructure. Arc is an open-source Layer-1 blockchain meticulously engineered for enterprise-grade adoption. It delivers stablecoin-based gas fees, deterministic sub-second transaction finality, and configurable opt-in privacy—features that make it ideal for powering real-world economic activities on-chain.

By supporting builders pioneering solutions such as perpetual markets, credit protocols, on-chain foreign exchange (FX), agentic commerce, and more, the fund aims to convert technical innovation into tangible, scalable products. Each investment amplifies ecosystem growth, connecting innovators with capital and visibility from top-tier investors.

Key Focus Areas of the Fund

The fund initially targets high-impact verticals where Arc’s distinctive technology can unlock new potentials:

Always-On Markets and Capital Formation: Arc’s low-latency infrastructure supports advanced on-chain market types including decentralized perpetuals, central limit order books (CLOBs), private liquidity pools, and prediction markets. These enable faster price discovery and more efficient capital formation.
Off-Chain Assets and Credit Markets: By providing a foundational layer for integrating real-world assets (RWAs) and credit instruments on-chain, Arc facilitates expanded liquidity and innovative credit solutions.
On-Chain FX: Leveraging Circle’s StableFX and Circle Payments Network (CPN), the fund supports the growth of stablecoin-based cross-border FX, expanding corridors for global financial exchange.
Agentic Commerce: As AI agents and autonomous systems advance, the need for efficient, programmable financial rails grows. Arc forms the bedrock for machine-to-machine economies operating using stablecoins like USDC.
Energy and Compute Economics: Arc aims to enable IoT devices to autonomously transact for energy, data, and maintenance, creating new economic models at the intersection of on-chain finance, AI demands, and energy markets.

Benefits for Builders

Teams selected for the Arc Builders Fund gain:

Strategic Capital: Initial funding to accelerate product development and market entry.
Direct Access: Collaborations with Arc’s core product and infrastructure teams.
Networking Opportunities: Introduction to a curated investor community for ongoing support and potential follow-on funding.

The fund focuses on projects where Arc’s features—deterministic finality, predictable fees, opt-in privacy, and enterprise-grade blockchain rails—are integral to the product’s value and roadmap.

The Investor Network

The Arc Builders Fund is backed by a prestigious group of investors, including:

500 Global
Breyer Capital
CoinFund
Dragonfly Capital
Electric Capital
Hack VC
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Nyca Partners
Haun Ventures
And many other prominent firms

These partners receive early visibility into fund submissions, fostering collaboration and increased investment opportunities.

Join the Next Wave of Internet Economy Innovation

If you are building the future of the internet economy and your product leverages Arc’s unique capabilities, the Arc Builders Fund is designed to support your journey.

Explore the potential of Arc, engage with a community of visionary builders, and access resources to bring transformative projects to life.

Sign up for the waitlist and learn more: Arc Builders Fund

Note: The Arc Builders Fund is an initiative of Circle Ventures and not a formal investment fund. Capital deployment is at Circle Ventures’ discretion and does not represent a solicitation for securities.

For further insights and updates, visit the official Circle blog and explore developer resources to start building on Arc today.