CHRISTOPHER PERKINS

Christopher Perkins stands at the forefront of Web3 innovation as the President of CoinFund, a leading venture capital firm specializing in the digital asset space. In this pivotal role, Perkins is instrumental in shaping CoinFund's investment strategy, driving deal flow, and fostering the growth of groundbreaking blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. His leadership helps position CoinFund as a key player in the evolution of decentralized technologies.

Perkins' investment focus at CoinFund spans a broad spectrum of the Web3 ecosystem. This includes foundational blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), metaverse applications, Web3 gaming, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). He is particularly keen on projects that demonstrate strong technical innovation, clear market potential, and the ability to bridge the gap between traditional financial systems and the burgeoning digital economy. Under his guidance, CoinFund seeks out visionary founders and teams building the next generation of internet infrastructure and applications.

Before joining CoinFund in 2020, Christopher Perkins built an impressive career in traditional finance, bringing a wealth of institutional experience to the digital asset sector. He spent over a decade at Citi, where he held significant leadership positions, including Global Head of OTC Clearing and FX Prime Brokerage. Prior to Citi, Perkins was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, serving as Global Head of Futures, Clearing, and FX Prime Brokerage. This extensive background in capital markets, risk management, and global financial services provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the crypto landscape, enabling him to identify robust and scalable ventures.

While specific individual investments are often a collective effort of the CoinFund team, the firm's portfolio under Perkins' leadership reflects a commitment to high-impact projects. CoinFund has notably invested in companies such as Dapper Labs (creators of NBA Top Shot), Rarible, The Graph, Blockdaemon, Fireblocks, Polygon, and Near Protocol, among many others. These investments underscore the firm's strategy to back companies that are not only innovative but also contribute significantly to the adoption and maturation of the Web3 economy. Perkins' strategic vision helps guide CoinFund in identifying and nurturing these transformative technologies, solidifying his reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the digital asset investment world.