What you'll be a part of:
Digital Currency Group is a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in leading blockchain and digital asset companies all over the world. Founded in 2015 by CEO Barry Silbert, the company's mission is to accelerate the development of a better financial system through the development of digital assets and blockchain technology. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the fintech industry, backing more than 150 companies in 35 countries. In addition to its investment portfolio, DCG is the parent company of Genesis (a global digital asset prime brokerage), Grayscale Investments (the largest digital currency asset manager), Foundry (a digital asset mining and infrastructure company), and Luno (a Bitcoin and Digital Asset Exchange).
We passionately believe bitcoin and blockchain technology will drive global economic and social change. Our unique model enables us to deploy our resources to build the bitcoin and blockchain ecosystem over the long term. Join us and be part of the team that is transforming the future of finance.
About the Opportunity
:
We are seeking anInvestmentPrincipal based in the Stamford / New York metro-area area to join DCG Expeditions, our small and dynamic early-stage crypto investment team within DCG. DCG Expeditions focuses on pre-seed and seed venture co-investments globally with top fintech companies and works with crypto founders. More information can be found at
expeditions.dcg.co
. This role reports to the Head of DCG Expeditions.
What you'll be responsible for:
Proactively source investment opportunities via building and maintaining relationships with top VCs (generalist/fintech/crypto)
Meet withearly stagefounders and assess potential for investment according to the Expeditions scorecard and framework
Write investmentmemos
Liaise with legal team in legal diligence andclosing
Work with post-investment platform team to ensure DCG is value-add to portfoliocompanies
Represent DCG Expeditions at events from time totime
Propose and run sourcingexperiments
What you'll bring:
Bachelor's degree (finance, business, engineering or related field), advanced degree preferred
6 – 10 years of relevant experience in early stage investing, fintech, crypto or AI
Strong understanding of venture capital through prior experience as aVC investoror as a startup operator having raised from venture capital
Demonstrated interest in crypto; prior experience in fintech/crypto/AI aplus
Early stageVC network (web2, fintech, crypto, AI) and very good at relationship building and management
Ability to build a broad network, learn quickly and keep on topic of emerging trends in a face-pacedindustry
Founder empathy and understanding
Efficient and self-directed
Open-minded yet decisive
Collaborative and a team player
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
What we offer:
Inspiring colleagues and an invigorating startup environment
Competitive base salary, bonus, and incentive compensation
Company paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
401K plan
Pre-tax transit and parking program
Pre-tax flexible spending program for medical and dependent care
Flexible time off and paid parental leave
New water-front office with world-class perks and amenities
Location : Stamford, CT
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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