CrossLayer Capital
Actively deployingSan Francisco · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm leverages deep expertise in venture capital and private equity to invest in the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem. With leadership from experienced investors and entrepreneurs, CrossLayer Capital focuses on identifying opportunities within digital asset management and related infrastructure, supported by a track record of successful capital deployment across emerging technology sectors.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website
Chairman of CrossLayer Capital and co-founder of the Evolve Foundation. Previously a founding managing partner of Matrix Partners China, which manages over $8 billion in assets and has made over 700 investments. Serial entrepreneur who co-founded EachNet, BabyTree, NovaMed, Nuance Biotech, and Parent Lab. Early investor in Bitcoin and Ethereum with broad crypto experience. Holds BA and MBA from Harvard.
Managing Partner of CrossLayer Capital. Previously spent 12 years at Makena Capital as a Managing Director on the Private Equity team focused on venture capital. Developed the firm's crypto and blockchain investment thesis and led investments in that space over three years. Holds BA from Eugene Lang College and MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
Partner at CrossLayer Capital. Previously led growth and business development at Dinara, a VC-backed crypto fintech company providing banking services for startups and investment firms. Investor at SVB Capital for early-stage startups and venture capital firms, leading crypto efforts. Earlier experience with University of Washington Investment Management Company on private equity and venture capital. Holds BA in Finance from University of Washington.
Principal at CrossLayer Capital. Previously spent 2.5 years at Makena Capital on the Private Equity and Risk Management teams. Worked closely with Drew Myers on blockchain investments at Makena. Holds BS and MS from Stanford University.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does CrossLayer Capital focus on?
- CrossLayer Capital focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is CrossLayer Capital located?
- CrossLayer Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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