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Plaintext Capital

Venture capital

Miami · Seed · 4 people tracked

Also known as PLAINTEXT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

Plaintext Capital is built on the conviction that Web3 and crypto will drive digital innovation over the coming decades and create significant value for investors. The firm invests exclusively in Web3 companies and protocols, employing a multi-strategy approach that combines fundamental research with active trading to manage a diversified portfolio of assets. Its fundamental research is both sector and geography agnostic. The firm emphasizes an investment process rooted in transparency and simplicity, aiming to follow a repeatable process while continually improving.

Source: firm website, verified Nov 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Miami, US
Founded
2021

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website
Fran O.· CEOin𝕏

Francisco (Fran) O. is Managing Partner at Plaintext Capital, a cryptocurrency investment firm that manages portfolios for family offices, funds of funds, crypto treasuries, and individuals. Previously, he held the position of Executive Director at J.P. Morgan and worked as a global analyst at HSBC Bank across multiple international offices. He holds a degree from the University of Bath with double majors in Business Management and Modern Languages.

Phil Bonello· CIOin𝕏

Phil Bonello is Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Plaintext Capital, an actively managed cryptocurrency investment fund. He previously served as Director of Research at Grayscale Investments and Head of Research at Ikigai Asset Management.

Andrés García· COOin
Peter Carlson· Associatein𝕏

Peter Carlson is an Associate at Plaintext Capital. He graduated from Middlebury College with magna cum laude honors in Physics and was a four-year member of the varsity basketball team.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Plaintext Capital invest at?
Plaintext Capital invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Plaintext Capital focus on?
Plaintext Capital focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Where is Plaintext Capital located?
Plaintext Capital is headquartered in Miami, US.

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