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Craig Burel

Investor

Partner at Reciprocal Ventures · Board director at Helius

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $3M checks · typically $1M

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Michael SteinbergunlockedCraig: together at Reciprocal Ventures (2017–2026)
×3Craig: together at Reciprocal Ventures
×4Craig: together at Fiscal Note
×2Craig: together at Lafayette College

About

Craig Burel is a General Partner at Reciprocal Ventures who joined in 2017 and leads the investment team's operations, thesis development, deal execution, and portfolio support with a focus on digital assets. He previously was the first business development hire at FiscalNote and led its revenue and go-to-market functions, and began his career at Morgan Stanley's Institutional Equity Division.

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Invests in

Crypto & Web3

Board director at Helius

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Helius's investors · 20

6th Man VenturesNew York · $2M – $5M checksAnimoca BrandsHong Kong · $1.5M – $40M checks · since 2025Arrington CapitalMiami · since 2025Aspen Digitalsince 2025AvenirNew York · since 2025Balaji Srinivasan$10K – $500K checksBig Brain HoldingsLos Angeles · since 2025Chapter OneLos Angeles · $5K – $200K checksFoundation CapitalPalo Alto · $250K – $15M checks · since 2024Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checksHashkey CapitalHong Kong · $2M – $43M checks · since 2025Haun VenturesSilicon Valley · $1M – $100M checksLaser DigitalZurich · since 2025Multicoin CapitalAustin · $1M – $50M checks · since 2024Pantera CapitalSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checks · since 2025Propel Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checksReciprocal VenturesNew York City · $250K – $3M checks · since 2024Solana VenturesSan Francisco · $10K – $250K checksSummer CapitalCharleston · since 2025Visary CapitalSyosset

Co-founders at Helius

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Rifat Mert MumtazExecutive Officer, Director
NP
Nicolas PennieFounder
LV
Liam VovkFounder
MM
Mert MFounder

Experience

  1. Reciprocal VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
  2. Reciprocal VenturesPartner2017 — 2024Greater New York City Area
  3. FiscalNoteHead of Revenue Strategy & Operations2015 — 2017Greater New York City Area
  4. FiscalNoteDirector, Business Development2014 — 2015Greater New York City Area
  5. Morgan StanleyJunior Equity Sector Specialist2011 — 2013Greater New York City Area
  6. CampusAmpCo-Founder2009 — 2013Greater New York City Area
  7. Merrill LynchSummer Analyst2009
  8. NJ RocketsJunior A Hockey Player2005 — 2007Bridgewater, New Jersey

Skills & more

Business Development50Analysis35Management34Market Research22Microsoft Excel20Sales19Investments19Analytics13Sales Operations10Financial Modeling9Project Management7Salesforce.com9
+12 moreStart-upsSaaSEquitiesValuationHTMLPhotoshopSocial MediaFinal Cut ProEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategySales ManagementVenture Capital

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Investments

Board seats

Helius

Investor

GatewayHeliusIronforgeThe GraphTrueX

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

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Colleagues at Reciprocal Ventures

Ali Sheikh
Venture Partner at Reciprocal Ventures
Ann
Chief Operating Officer at Reciprocal Ventures
Elle Leemay Chen
Senior Associate at Reciprocal Ventures
James Evans
Senior Associate at Reciprocal Ventures
Melissa Perry
EA & Dir. of Office Operations at DFJ
Michael Steinberg
Managing Partner at Reciprocal Ventures
Noah Hanover
Analyst at Reciprocal Ventures
Richard Thoms
Executive Officer at Reciprocal Ventures

Network2

Ali Sheikh
Venture Partner at Reciprocal Ventures
Elle Leemay Chen
Senior Associate at Reciprocal Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Craig Burel?
Craig Burel is a General Partner at Reciprocal Ventures who joined in 2017 and leads the investment team's operations, thesis development, deal execution, and portfolio support with a focus on digital assets. He previously was the first business development hire at FiscalNote and led its revenue and go-to-market functions, and began his career at Morgan Stanley's Institutional Equity Division.
Where does Craig Burel work?
Craig Burel is Partner at Reciprocal Ventures and Board director at Helius.
What does Craig Burel invest in?
Craig Burel invests in Crypto & Web3.
What check size does Craig Burel write?
Craig Burel typically writes checks of $100K – $3M.
What boards does Craig Burel sit on?
Craig Burel holds tracked board seats at Helius.
What companies has Craig Burel invested in?
Investments tracked here include Gateway, Helius, Ironforge, The Graph, TrueX.
Where did Craig Burel go to school?
Craig Burel studied at Lafayette College (BA, Economics); Morristown Beard-School.

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