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Chicago, Illinois · Invests in Global; US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BDeveloper ToolsData & AnalyticsCybersecurityFintechCrypto & Web3Developer Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

Identify real-world constraints through active market participation and build decentralized consortiums to convert systemic bottlenecks into shared breakthroughs. Serious builders combining market-making expertise with long-term infrastructure development.

Likely not a fit for

No pure application layer plays; no consumer-focused crypto; no projects without long-term sustainability focus

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

1 contact on file

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Saurabh Sharma

PartnerChief Investment Officer, Partner, Head of Investments · Primary contact

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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.

AptosDeveloper Tools Infra

Aptos is a blockchain platform that enables developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) using smart contracts. It focuses on providing a secure and scalable environment for token standards and multi-signature wallets.

Figure MarketsFintech Payments

Figure Markets offers a platform for buying, selling, and borrowing cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH, with features such as crypto-backed loans and a lending pool for institutional quality yields.

Forward IndustriesFintech Payments

Forward Industries is building and managing the world's largest Solana treasury. Our mission is to expand and strengthen the Solana ecosystem by acquiring and staking Solana and engaging in, providing tools to and investing in the Solana network, Solana developers and Solana based projects in order to increase shareholder value.

CoinDCXFintech Payments

CoinDCX is India's most valued crypto investment app, established in 2018, trusted by over 1.4 million users. It offers trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, as well as US stock futures trading.

BitsoFintech Payments

Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Latin America, offering services for buying, selling, and earning on crypto and stocks. It provides business solutions and job opportunities.

PhantomFintech Payments

Phantom is a digital wallet and platform for managing cryptocurrencies, providing features like transaction previews, security against scams, and support for various tokens.

BackpackFintech Payments

Backpack is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that supports trading in Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin. It offers features such as futures, spot trading, lending, and a self-custodial wallet.

Zero HashFintech Payments

zerohash is the leading infrastructure provider for crypto, stablecoin, and tokenized assets. Its API and embeddable dev-kit enable innovators to easily launch solutions across cross-border payments, commerce, trading, remittance, payroll, tokenization, and on/off-ramps.

ParadigmFintech Payments

Paradigm is a research-driven crypto investment firm that funds companies and protocols from their earliest stages, aiming to advance the frontier of cryptocurrency for everyone. Additionally, Paradigm Technology provides software solutions tailored for the building industry, offering tools for estimating, drafting, and project management across various sectors including homebuilders, contractors, and manufacturers.

CertoraSecurity Cyber

Certora provides formal verification tools and smart contract audits to secure blockchain applications, ensuring that smart contracts behave as intended and are free from vulnerabilities.

BitPandaFintech Payments

Bitpanda is a fintech platform based in Vienna, Austria, that allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, and precious metals. It aims to simplify the investment process and make digital assets accessible to everyone.

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Research briefRead more
Jump Crypto Research Investment Thesis Jump Crypto operates as the crypto and blockchain division of Jump Trading Group, a secretive but sophisticated proprietary trading firm founded in 1999. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, Jump Crypto functions as a multi-armed organization that combines market-making, infrastructure building, and strategic venture investing. The firm's investment phil

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