ParaFi

ParaFi is a leading multi-strategy investment firm focused on the digital asset and blockchain ecosystem across public and private markets. Founded in 2018, ParaFi was among the earliest dedicated blockchain investors and has evolved into a trusted partner to leading global institutions. The Firm invests across the full stack of crypto capital markets, with investment and technology teams pursuing idiosyncratic opportunities and partnering with protocols and companies building real-world blockchain applications.

OUR GUIDING COMPASS

We foster a culture of rigorous research, technical development, and institutional underwriting to drive value to our investors and portfolio companies.

KEY FACTS

$2.0B
AUM
2018
Year Founded
20+
Team Members
NYC
Hub
As of December 31, 2025

OUR APPROACH

A deeply technical, research-driven approach to investing and portfolio management.

Our investment and technology teams pursue idiosyncratic opportunities across public and private markets focused on the digital asset ecosystem.

Public Markets

ParaFi invests across public digital asset markets using fundamental and quantitative strategies. Our team focuses on liquid opportunities across tokens, public equities, and related instruments, with an emphasis on deep domain expertise, disciplined risk management, and active portfolio construction.

Private Markets

ParaFi backs private companies, protocols and blockchain-native applications operating at the intersection of traditional capital markets and digital assets. We focus on early and growth stage businesses led by exceptional founders, targeting opportunities with strong product market fit, durable competitive advantages, and meaningful long term upside.

Engineering

ParaFi's engineering and quantitative teams build the technology and data infrastructure that power the firm's research, trading, and portfolio management capabilities. This platform enables better decision making, stronger execution, and a scalable foundation across both public and private market activities.

MEET THE TEAM

A cross-disciplinary team united by a culture of collaboration, a drive for excellence, and optimism for the future of the internet.

Ben Forman
Ben Forman
Founder & Managing Partner
Kevin YB
Kevin YB
Partner
Adrian Uberto
Adrian Uberto
Partner & COO
Alan Au
Jenna Barath
David Burke
Seth Dramen
Matthew Friedwald
David Kot
Jono Lee
Ariele Lerner
Marah Nudel
Corlin Palmer
Luke Petrillo
Brandon Rudolph
Toby Shum
Josh Solesbury
Ben Stirling
Ajay Sundar
Andy Sustic
Anjan Vinod
Fei Zhang

Portfolio Companies

Discover the innovative companies and protocols we've partnered with on their journey.

Research Library

Explore panels, podcasts, and research from our team.

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