Michael Tant

Michael Tant is the Managing Member and General Partner at CitizenX, a thesis-driven venture fund based in New York, New York, United States. Prior to his current role, he lived in Silicon Valley where he founded CitizenVC, a firm focused on technology investments, and advised high-profile private technology companies on primary and secondary capital raises. Tant has been an active participant in the cryptocurrency sector since 2011, operating as an early supporter of foundational networks including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Since transitioning to early-stage crypto investments in 2015, he has specialized in token design and incentive mechanisms, helping develop key fundraising documentation to guide early open protocols toward becoming investable assets. Today, his primary professional and investment focus centers on Web 3.0 infrastructure, decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens, and the broader commercialization of decentralized technologies across global markets.