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Kasia Kostun is a Vice President at Humla Ventures and a Senior Associate at XBTO Humla Ventures, where she focuses on early-stage investments in the broader financial technology sector. In her current capacity, she evaluates venture capital opportunities across digital assets, Web3, blockchain infrastructure, and secondary markets. Prior to transitioning into the venture capital industry, Kostun accumulated eight years of financial and project management experience working with private equity firms and major corporations. Her corporate background includes financial management roles at General Electric and New York University. She further developed her academic expertise by earning a Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Business from the NYU Stern School of Business between 2014 and 2018. Today, Kostun leverages her corporate finance background to identify and evaluate early-stage companies building next-generation digital asset and financial infrastructure.
Kasia Kostun is a distinguished Senior Associate at XBTO Humla Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm dedicated to fostering innovation within the Web3 and blockchain ecosystem. In her crucial role, Kasia is instrumental in shaping the future of decentralized technologies by identifying, evaluating, and investing in groundbreaking startups.
At XBTO Humla Ventures, the venture arm of XBTO, a leading global crypto financial services provider, Kasia Kostun leverages her deep understanding of emerging technologies and market trends. Her responsibilities encompass the entire investment lifecycle, from initial deal sourcing and comprehensive due diligence to supporting portfolio companies post-investment. She actively engages with founders, providing strategic guidance and connecting them with resources to accelerate their growth and achieve their vision.
Kasia's investment focus areas are broad yet strategically targeted, reflecting the dynamic nature of the Web3 space. She is particularly interested in early-stage projects that demonstrate strong potential for disruption and long-term impact. This includes, but is not limited to, blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and their applications, metaverse technologies, crypto gaming, and other innovative decentralized applications (dApps). Kasia seeks out teams with compelling visions, robust technology, and a clear path to market adoption, aiming to back the next generation of industry leaders.
Before joining XBTO Humla Ventures, Kasia Kostun built a strong foundation in finance and venture capital, cultivating a keen eye for identifying high-growth opportunities. Her career background includes experience in analyzing complex markets, evaluating business models, and understanding the intricacies of early-stage company development. This diverse experience has equipped her with the analytical rigor and strategic foresight necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. Her passion for technology and its transformative power led her to specialize in the blockchain sector, where she continues to make significant contributions.
While specific portfolio companies are often confidential, Kasia's work directly contributes to XBTO Humla Ventures' mission of empowering visionary founders who are building the foundational layers and applications of the decentralized internet. She is committed to supporting projects that not only offer innovative solutions but also align with the broader goals of decentralization, transparency, and user empowerment. Kasia Kostun's dedication to the Web3 space makes her a key player in the venture capital community, driving forward the adoption and evolution of blockchain technology.
Kasia Kostun is a Senior Associate at XBTO Humla Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage Web3 and blockchain technology companies.
Kasia Kostun invests in early-stage Web3 and blockchain innovations, including blockchain infrastructure, DeFi, NFTs, metaverse technologies, crypto gaming, and decentralized applications.
Kasia Kostun works as a Senior Associate at XBTO Humla Ventures, the venture capital arm of XBTO, a global crypto financial services provider.
