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Key people at Yugen Partners.
Yugen Partners is a New York-based investment firm focused on early-stage ventures in financial services and technology, with significant emphasis on the blockchain ecosystem. The firm applies a disciplined strategy, deploying capital to support innovative companies developing decentralized technologies. This approach enables funding promising opportunities in the evolving digital asset landscape.
Established in 2018, Yugen Partners was founded recognizing blockchain technology's transformative potential for financial systems. Dr. W. Scott Stornetta, a pioneer for his foundational work in blockchain and digital timestamping, serves as Chief Scientist. His background guides the firm's strategic direction and investment thesis.
The firm offers institutional clients direct access to the dynamic, expanding blockchain sector. Yugen Partners bridges traditional capital markets with the emerging digital economy, enabling clients to participate in future financial infrastructure development. Its vision is to foster innovation and create sustainable value within the digital asset space.
Key people at Yugen Partners.
Yugen Partners has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $10.0M Series A in AIKON in September 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | AIKON | $10.0M Series A | Mark Yusko | Morgan Creek Capital Management, Outlier Ventures, Alpha Edison, Joshua Hecht, Hestia Investments, Mighty Capital, ORE Tokens, Think+ Ventures, UP2 Opportunity Fund |
| Jan 1, 2021 | ucrop.it | $1.0M Seed | Closed Loop Partners, The Yield LAB Latam | RED Surcos |