Banafsheh Fathieh

Founding Partner

2022 - Current

Co-Founder and GP @ $285M early stage blockchain-focused venture fund.

Advisor (blockchain)

2022

Head of Investments, Americas

2017 - 2022

I led early-stage investments in internet and blockchain companies. I led our crypto strategy / built our crypto venture practice Board Seats: Immutable (Series A), Klar (Series A), Azos (Series A), Dappradar (Series Seed), Republic (Token), Shipper (Series A), 99 Minutos (Series A), Kovi (Series C), Every (Series C) ++

Vice President, Investments

2015 - 2017

I was part of the founding team and investment committee of OCV Partners, a technology-focused venture growth fund. I was responsible for forming, fundraising and structuring the fund, as well as sourcing investment opportunities.

Head of Business Development / Finance

2012 - 2015

I was an early employee at OTOY, a cloud graphics / rendering startup. I helped raise the company's financing rounds (led by Autodesk and DST Global). I was also responsible for corporate development, partnerships and other operating tasks. Won Best of CES 2015 (partnership for Razer Forge TV).

Associate, Investments

2010 - 2011

I was an Excel ninja.

Analyst, Investment Banking

2008 - 2010

I was an Excel ninja.