John Lilic
Angel networkPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
John Lilic focuses on early-stage seed investing in crypto and web3 startups, drawing on his background building the Ethereum ecosystem at ConsenSys and Polygon. His portfolio spans blockchain infrastructure, Layer-1 and Layer-2 networks, DeFi lending and trading protocols, digital-asset payments, crypto banking, web3 gaming, and related tooling. He also emphasizes founder wellbeing, encouraging portfolio companies to pursue preventative healthcare through Human Longevity.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 28, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteJohn Lilic entered the Bitcoin space in 2012, volunteered at the NYC Bitcoin Center, then joined ConsenSys in 2015 and spent seven years building the Ethereum ecosystem before moving to Polygon in 2021. He is now primarily active in venture capital for crypto startups and co-founded the girls' coding school Code to Inspire.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does John Lilic invest at?
- John Lilic invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does John Lilic focus on?
- John Lilic focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Gaming, Quantum Computing.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInterview with John Lilic, CEO at John Lilic Capital | EBC11 - YouTube
European Blockchain Convention · John Lilic
John Lilic on Bitcoin Beginnings, Telos & Crypto Luck | w/ Kevin R. Soltani | Global Blockchain Show - YouTube
Global Blockchain Show · John Lilic
John Lilic, CEO of Telos, Quantum Money and Quantum Computing’s Threat (and Opportunity) to Crypto - YouTube
Cryptonews Spotlight · John Lilic
Professor Crypto interviews John Lilic, CEO of Telos Foundation at Binance Blockchain Week 2024! - YouTube
Web3TV · John Lilic
From Consensys to Polygon: How John Lilic is Shaping Telos for Long-Term Success - YouTube
The Telos Foundation · John Lilic
How Telos Helped Prevent a Major Ethereum Exploit – John Lilic Explains - YouTube
The Telos Foundation · John Lilic
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