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Owen Simonin is the Managing Partner at 1confirmation, an early-stage blockchain and Web3 venture fund based in Paris, France. He previously co-founded and exited multiple technology startups after studying engineering at École Polytechnique and business administration at HEC Paris. At 1confirmation, Simonin manages a portfolio of over 20 companies and recently launched the firm's $150 million second fund in March 2025. His recent investment activity includes leading 2024 funding rounds for decentralized protocols such as EigenLayer and Celestia, while also collaborating with major entities like the Ethereum Foundation and Polychain Capital. Beyond his investment activities, he maintains an audience of over 500,000 followers as a cryptocurrency educator and frequently speaks at industry events like ETHGlobal and Paris Blockchain Week. Simonin currently focuses on advancing decentralized finance and cryptocurrency infrastructure through early-stage capital allocation and ecosystem development.
