Join host Francesco Andreoli for a sunlit conversation at ETHCC with Richard Muirhead, Co-Founding Partner at Fabric Ventures, as they discuss the origins of conviction investing in Web3 — and how a belief in self-sovereignty has guided their journey from 2012 to today.
In this insightful episode, you’ll discover:
- How Fabric Ventures grew from Firestarter — a collective of founders who wanted to back the next generation of builders.
- The early conviction that led to collaborations with Pantera and investments in Circle, Bitstamp, and other Web3 pioneers.
- Why the best investors are builders first — and why empathy matters more than capital.
- What “self-sovereignty” really means for the future of ownership, identity, and coordination.
- The importance of long-term thinking in a fast-moving ecosystem.
- How community, collaboration, and sweat still define the best Web3 builders.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just curious about how early conviction shaped the Web3 movement, this conversation offers a rare look into one of the most influential venture stories in crypto.