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Pantera Capital

Menlo Park, California · Invests in US; Europe; Asia; LATAM; Africa; MENA; North America · Website

SeedSeries AGamingB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsFintechCrypto & Web3Fintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Blockchain technology represents a fundamental transformation of financial infrastructure. We invest exclusively in digital assets and blockchain companies to provide full-spectrum exposure to this emerging asset class. Technical founders building core infrastructure that others depend on will create significant value.

Likely not a fit for

Non-blockchain companies, unproven technology stacks, low-quality teams

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$3.8B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

8 contacts on file

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Dan Morehead

General PartnerFounder, Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Raymond Yu

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Paul Veradittakit

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Cosmo Jiang

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Scott Lawin

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Marc Selfon

Platform & OpsChief Financial Officer

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Katrina Paglia

Platform & OpsChief Legal Officer

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Portfolio

0x ProtocolFintech Payments

0x Protocol provides powerful APIs to build financial applications on blockchain technology, focusing on decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions.

1inchFintech Payments

1inch is a decentralized exchange aggregator that offers cross-chain crypto swaps at the best rates with MEV protection. It allows users to swap tokens across multiple blockchain networks in one transaction.

AlchemyDeveloper Tools Infra

Alchemy is a leading blockchain development platform that provides tools and infrastructure for building decentralized applications. It offers a comprehensive suite of developer tools and supports startups with dedicated resources.

AmberInsurance

Amber is a rapidly-growing team of EV experts building modern solutions for EV diagnostics, maintenance, and repair. Our mission is to keep EVs on the road longer by making aftermarket service accessible, affordable, and stress-free.

ArbitrumDeveloper Tools Infra

Arbitrum provides enterprise-grade infrastructure for building and scaling onchain businesses, offering solutions for finance, consumer applications, and gaming with near-instant transaction speeds and low costs.

Circle

Circle Games is a mobile gaming company that offers engaging puzzle experiences through its flagship game, Sort Express. Players are challenged to organize, match, and clear real-world 3D objects across increasingly complex levels, providing a uniquely satisfying gameplay experience.

Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also offers services for businesses and institutions, providing tools for crypto trading, payments, and asset management.

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.

BitstampFintech Payments

Bitstamp is a trusted cryptocurrency exchange that provides a secure and regulated platform for buying, selling, and trading a variety of cryptocurrencies. Established in 2011, it offers services for both individual and institutional clients, with a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance.

PolkadotDeveloper Tools Infra

Polkadot is building a new kind of internet where users have control over their data and applications cannot spy on them. It aims to create a decentralized social layer that enables transparency, user control, and unchangeable rules.

FilecoinDeveloper Tools Infra

Filecoin is a decentralized storage network designed to store humanity’s most important information. It operates as an open-source cloud storage marketplace, protocol, and incentive layer.

BraveEnterprise Software

Brave is a privacy-focused web browser launched in 2016, known for blocking ads and trackers by default. It also launched Brave Leo, a privacy-preserving large-language model for AI features in the browser.

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Pantera Capital Research Investment Thesis Pantera Capital is the first U.S. institutional asset manager focused exclusively on blockchain technology. Founded in 2003 by Dan Morehead (former Head of Macro Trading and CFO at Tiger Management), Pantera was among the first to recognize blockchain's transformative potential and has been investing exclusively in digital assets and blockchain companies

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