Christopher Perkins
InvestorPresident at CoinFund
New York, New York
Writes $6M β $10M checks Β· typically $8M
About
Christopher Perkins is Head of Franklin Crypto at Franklin Templeton and serves as a board member. He is a combat veteran and inventor.
Experience
- Franklin TempletonHead of Franklin Cryptocurrent2026 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- 250 Digital Asset ManagementChief Executive Officercurrent2026 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- Quatrefoil Data ServicesBoard Member and Co-Foundercurrent2025 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- CFTC GMACβs Digital Asset Markets SubcommitteeMembercurrent2023 β presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- CFTCMember, Global Markets Advisory Committeecurrent2023 β presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- Academy SecuritiesMember Of The Board Of Advisorscurrent2021 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- The Economic Club of New YorkMembercurrent2018 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- ForbesDigital Asset Contributorcurrent2025 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- Blockchain AssociationCo-Chair Blockchain Association National Security Committeecurrent2025 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- CoinFundPresident and Managing Partner2021 β 2026New York City Metropolitan Area
- FIA, Inc.Executive Committee and Board of Directors2020 β 2021Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- CitiManaging Director2008 β 2021New York, New York
- TraianaBoard Of Directors2019 β 2020New York, New York
- Lehman BrothersUS Head of Derivatives Intermediation2006 β 2008
- United States Marine CorpsCaptain1997 β 2006
Education
- United States Naval AcademyBachelor of Science - BS, Engineering; Political Science1993 β 1997
- Georgetown UniversityMaster of Arts (M.A.), National Security Policy Studies1997
- United States Air Force Academy1995
Skills & more
Trading Systems10Management28Leadership15Capital Markets89Derivatives99Fixed Income74Hedge Funds19Program Management17Risk Management32Security Clearance13Trading9Financial Services18
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Financial MarketsFrom Christopher's professional profile.
Colleagues at CoinFund
Abbey Hamstra
Partner, Head of Investor Relations and Operations at CoinFund
Alex Felix
Managing Partner, Co-Founder and CIO at CoinFund
Austin Barack
Investor at CoinFund
Azi Mandias
Investor at CoinFund
Billy Dishman
Principal at CoinFund
Bobby Beniers
Principal at CoinFund
Charlotte Siller
Head of Marketing and Communications at CoinFund
Christian Murray
Analyst at CoinFund
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Alex Felix
Managing Partner, Co-Founder and CIO at CoinFund
Austin Barack
Investor at CoinFund
Billy Dishman
Principal at CoinFund
Bobby Beniers
Principal at CoinFund
Christian Murray
Analyst at CoinFund
Einar H. Braathen
Partner at CoinFund
Investors connected to Christopher in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Christopher Perkins work?
- Christopher Perkins is President at CoinFund.
- What check size does Christopher Perkins write?
- Christopher Perkins typically writes checks of $6M β $10M.
Same school
Also attended United States Naval Academy72
Chad L. SummeBoard Member at CincyTechDouglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 β writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners
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Also attended Georgetown University376
Trae StephensPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of AndurilLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalKatherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Tobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesAna AndreescuInvestor at Index VenturesTed LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at Revolution
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Also attended United States Air Force Academy45
Patrick HenshawManaging Director at Render CapitalLeSean BrownAssociate at Context VenturesCamden SnowdenAssociate at Context VenturesSteve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsForrest UnderwoodVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsIan BalserAnalyst at Tech Square Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at 250 Digital Asset Management1
Also worked at Academy Securities3
Also worked at CoinFund18
Jake BrukhmanFounder, CEO, and Managing Partner at CoinFundAlex FelixManaging Partner, Co-Founder and CIO at CoinFundDavid PakmanManaging Partner, Head of Venture Investing at CoinFundEvan FengPartner at CoinFundEinar H. BraathenPartner at CoinFundBobby BeniersPrincipal at CoinFund
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Also worked at Citi729
Nina AchadjianInvestor at Index VenturesRishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)RustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesKerry WongHead of Investor Relations at Pantera CapitalTori KorineInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersAnn PauloseSenior Investor Relations Associate at Greycroft
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