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Matthew Shapiro

Partner at Multicoin Capital

New York, New York

Overview 

Matthew Shapiro is a Partner at Multicoin Capital in New York, specializing in investments in the Web3/Blockchain and Web3/Crypto sectors. With a background in investment banking and financial modeling, he has successfully invested in companies like dClimate at the seed stage, showcasing his expertise in valuation and capital markets. Shapiro's career highlights include his role as a Partner at Multicoin Capital, where he leads investments in innovative companies within the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, and his previous experience at Teneo Holdings as Vice President in Investment Banking, demonstrating his strong track record in financial analysis and strategic investments.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2020 - Current

  • Principal

    2018 - 2020

    Multicoin Capital is a thesis-driven cryptofund focused on driving returns for investors long-term. We offer LPs venture-scale economics with all the advantages of public market liquidity. Our team consists of highly-specialized, independent thinkers. We're generally recognized for our deep technical expertise and rigorous fundamental analysis. Our blog represents the synthesis of our thinking—subscribe to receive thoughtful research and analysis on emergent ideas in crypto. https://multicoin.capital/

  • Vice President, Investment Banking

    2015 - 2018

    While at Teneo, I led execution of private placements and M&A advisory assignments for middle-market companies spanning multiple industry verticals and geographies. I worked extensively with management teams, lenders, investors and other key stakeholders to structure transactions and achieve client objectives while maximizing alignment of interests. I have experience working on a broad range of transactions including buysides, sellsides, management buyouts, sponsored newcos and growth investments throughout the capital stack including equity, structured equity and debt securities. https://www.teneoholdings.com/

  • Associate, Investment Banking

    2012 - 2015

  • Analyst, Investment Banking

    2011 - 2011

  • Analyst, Investment Banking

    2010 - 2011

  • Institutional Sales

    2009 - 2010

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