BNY Mellon
New York
Investment thesis
BNY (Bank of New York Mellon) is a global financial services company providing capital markets, custody, wealth management, and financial lifecycle solutions to businesses, institutions, individuals and communities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Founder mafia
The BNY Mellon mafia →6 people who came through BNY Mellon went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Crypto & Web3 ×2SaaS ×2Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12 dated
Genesis builds capital markets software for financial institutions, offering both ready-to-deploy packaged applications and bespoke custom solutions for trading and post-trade operations.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US
Stephen Murphy(Co-founder)James Harrison(Co-founder & CEO)
Co-investorsBank of AmericaSalesforce VenturesAccelInsight PartnersMolten VenturesTribeca Early Stage Partners+3 more
Chainalysis provides investigative services and training programs for cryptocurrency compliance and risk mitigation.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3CybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintechNew York, US
Jonathan Levin(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inMichael Gronager(Co-founder; former Chief Executive Officer and board-level leader)inJan Møller(Co-founder and scientific/engineering leader)inRakib Azad(Executive Officer)
BoardPhilippe Botteri(Director)inSarah Tavel(Director)in
Co-investorsAccelAdditionAlbionVCArchetypeBlackstoneCoatue Management+25 more
Entrio provides AI-driven technology intelligence built on a unified technology catalog, real-time data, and a 1,900+ node IT taxonomy to support enterprise architecture decisions such as build-vs-buy, application rationalization, and risk assessment.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesCommunitas Capital PartnersAlicorn Venture PartnersFin CapitalSelah VenturesVintage Investment Partners
Fireblocks provides infrastructure for enterprises and startups to build, launch, and operate digital asset solutions.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsCyberstartsRibbit CapitalStripes
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFireblocks · cryptonews.net · Aug 4, 2026
Chainalysis · coindesk.com · Jun 29, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon -Alcentra Mezzanine IIILPs: San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association | 2012 | — | 12.7% | — | 1.15x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does BNY Mellon focus on?
- BNY Mellon focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Where is BNY Mellon located?
- BNY Mellon is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does BNY Mellon co-invest with?
- BNY Mellon most often shares deals with Accel, Emergence Capital Partners, FundersClub, among 27 tracked co-investors.
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