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CMS Holdings

New York, NY · Invests in Global; US; Asia; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ADeveloper ToolsFintechCrypto & Web3Fintech & PaymentsDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Infrastructure and DeFi protocols will be the economic foundation of blockchain adoption. We invest in projects that solve real coordination or efficiency problems with deep protocol design and responsible market strategy.

Likely not a fit for

Pure speculation, gambling protocols without economic value, protocols without clear go-to-market strategy

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Passive
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

BC

Bobby Cho

General PartnerFounding Partner · Primary contact

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Daniel Matuszewski

General PartnerCo-Founder

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JB

Jack Begaj

Platform & OpsCOO

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ML

Michael Leonard

Platform & OpsVP of Finance

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Portfolio

SolanaFintech Payments

Solana is a high-performance blockchain network that powers internet capital markets, payments, and crypto applications. It is known for being fast, decentralized, and scalable.

AvalancheSemiconductors Hardware

Avalanche is a high-performance blockchain platform designed for builders who need to scale, known for its innovative consensus mechanism and support for decentralized applications.

MonadSecurity Cyber

Monad is a next-generation, Ethereum-compatible blockchain delivering high performance with low fees and scalable decentralization, designed to handle security data at enterprise scale.

dYdXFintech Payments

dYdX is a decentralized trading platform for perpetual contracts, offering advanced tools and low fees. It aims to democratize access to financial opportunities and is backed by prominent investors.

PendleFintech Payments

Pendle is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that enables users to trade and manage yield-bearing assets. It features products like Pendle V2 for yield tokenization and Boros for trading funding rates with leverage.

InjectiveEnterprise Software

Injective is a fast Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for DeFi and finance applications, offering pre-built modules and a unique MultiVM architecture to facilitate seamless development and integration of financial applications.

BOB (Build on Bitcoin)
Anoma NetworkFintech Payments

Anoma Network is a protocol designed to facilitate large-scale coordination without a unidimensional unit of account, allowing participants to express multiple variables in their digital values. It aims to redefine economic exchange through innovative mechanisms that transcend traditional monetary systems.

AlloraEnterprise Software

Allora Network is a decentralized, community-driven AI ecosystem that enables crowdsourced models and supports staking mechanisms for economic security and decentralization.

ChainflipFintech Payments

Chainflip is a decentralized exchange platform that enables native cross-chain swaps between cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, providing users with excellent pricing and an intuitive user experience.

Manta NetworkDeveloper Tools Infra

Manta Network is the multi-modular ecosystem designed for building high-performance decentralized applications. It combines modular architecture with advanced cryptography to empower developers to create applications optimized for Decentralized Finance (DeFi), AI, and enterprise-grade solutions.

SynapseFintech Payments

Synapse Protocol provides a platform for decentralized and permissionless transactions between various blockchain networks, including L1 blockchains, L2 rollups, and sidechains. It is recognized as a leading cross-chain token bridge and messaging protocol.

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Research briefRead more
CMS Holdings Research Investment Thesis CMS Holdings is a principal investment firm focused on the cryptoasset ecosystem, investing in both liquid and illiquid crypto tokens alongside equity stakes in blockchain companies. The firm was founded in 2019 by veterans of institutional crypto trading at Circle and Cumberland, bringing deep market infrastructure expertise to venture capital. CMS believes

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