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CrossLayer Capital

Venture capitalActively deploying

San Francisco · 6 people tracked

Also known as CROSSLAYER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

CrossLayer Capital invests in the blockchain and crypto sector, drawing on more than two decades of experience as investors and capital allocators. The team has been investing with blockchain managers since 2018 and has developed theses around crypto and blockchain across venture capital and private equity strategies. Backed by leading institutions, the firm targets opportunities spanning early-stage crypto companies and blockchain-focused funds.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 13, 2026.

HQ
San Francisco, US
Founded
2022
AUM
$235.6M

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website & curated
Bo Shao· Chairmanin

Chairman of CrossLayer Capital and co-founder/Chairman of the Evolve Foundation. He was a founding managing partner of Matrix Partners China and co-founded companies including EachNet, BabyTree, NovaMed, Nuance Biotech, and Parent Lab. An early Bitcoin and Ethereum investor, he holds a BA and MBA from Harvard.

Drew Myers· Managing Partner

Managing Partner of CrossLayer Capital who previously spent 12 years as a Managing Director on Makena Capital's private equity/venture team, where he built the firm's crypto and blockchain thesis. He holds a BA from Eugene Lang College and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Jake Pearson· Co-founder and Chairmanin

Jake Pearson joined Endeavour in 2024. He previously worked as an Associate in Houlihan Lokey's Business Services Group on M&A and capital raising engagements. He holds an M.S. in Finance from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and a B.S. from Vanderbilt University.

Wally Hansen· Partnerin

Partner at CrossLayer Capital who previously led growth and business development at crypto fintech company Dinara, invested at SVB Capital (leading its crypto efforts), and worked on the University of Washington's investment team. He holds a BA in Finance from the University of Washington.

Thomas Rogers· Principalin

Principal at CrossLayer Capital who spent 2.5 years at Makena Capital on its private equity and risk management teams, working closely with Drew Myers on blockchain investments. He holds a BS and MS from Stanford University.

Bud Lawrence· Investment Teamin

Bud Lawrence is a practicing Emergency Medicine physician at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He has held multiple hospital-based leadership roles and worked for over five years as an IT strategic development, implementation, and optimization consultant, focusing on operations, quality, and efficiency across the continuum of care. He completed residency at LA County+USC Medical Center, earned his MD from Keck USC Medical School, and holds a BS in Psychobiology from UCLA.

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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