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Jake Brukhman

InvestorFounder

Managing Partner at CoinFund

Miami, Florida

Writes $6M – $10M checks · typically $8M

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About

Jake Brukhman is a technologist with a background in mathematics and computer science whose experience spans distributed systems, web development, product management, private equity research, quantitative trading, and startups. In 2015 he founded CoinFund, one of the earliest blockchain-focused investment firms in the United States, where he works closely with teams building blockchain products, networks, and cryptoeconomic systems. Before CoinFund, he was Partner and CTO at Triton Research, a technical product manager and engineer at Amazon, and spent five years in financial technology in New York, including at Highbridge Capital Management. Outside of work he pursues creative projects in art and writing, and founded First Edition, a digital art gallery supporting blockchain-focused NFT creators. He is a prolific writer on blockchain economics and token models.

Contact· published on Jake's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep TechFintechGaming

Beyond investing

Founded
Founded CoinFund, one of the first blockchain-focused investment firms in the United States, in 2015. Founded First Edition, a digital art gallery supporting blockchain-focused NFT creators.
Education
Has a background in mathematics, with a link to NYU's math department. Has a background in computer science, with a link to Rutgers' CS department.
Hobbies
Creates black-and-white art in his spare time. Writes on blockchain technology and other topics as a creative pursuit.

From Jake's own website — common ground for a warm intro.

Managing Partner, Co-Founder and CIO at CoinFund

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CoinFund's investors · 11

Bullpen CapitalSan Francisco · $2M – $4M checksCoinbase VenturesStamford · $100K – $10M checksCoinFundNew York · $6M – $10M checksHaun VenturesSilicon Valley · $1M – $100M checksHOF CapitalNew York · $25K – $15M checksIndicator VenturesNew York · $1M – $3M checksJump CryptoChicago · $500K – $15M checksMantis CapitalSanta Monica · $100K – $1M checksNarwhal VenturesLouisvillePaxosStepstone GroupCharlotte

Co-founders at CoinFund

AFAlex Felix
Alex FelixManaging Partner, Head of Venture Investing

Experience

  1. CoinFundFounder & CEOcurrent2015 — presentBrooklyn, New York
  2. Triton ResearchPartner2014 — 2016
  3. AmazonTechnical Product Lead2012 — 2014New York, NY
  4. Highbridge Capital ManagementAssociate in Technology2010 — 2012New York, NY
  5. Kohera, LLCQuantitative Researcher/Developer2008 — 2010

Skills & more

Programming9Golang2Distributed Systems14Neo4jHigh Frequency Trading2Product Management3Product DevelopmentMachine Learning9Hedge Funds4Equities6Quantitative Analytics3Trading Strategies3
+12 moreQuantitative AnalysisHigh-Frequency TradingAcoustic GuitarGraphic DesignGraph DatabasesSignal ProcessingHazelcastLog4jJavaPythonRubyAngularJS

Languages Russian

From Jake's professional profile.

Deals · 1

Metaversal Ventures, Inc.Board seat

via CoinFund · filed Mar 2022 · $50M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Investor

3BoxAllora LabsBagel LabsBlockArtBridgesplitClayStackComm TechnologiesCommunity GamingDclimateDune AnalyticsFuel LabsGIANT ProtocolHolaplexLivepeerMetaversalMoonbeam NetworkNFTfiNiftexPathPluralis ResearchPureStakeRaribleSindriSocket SupplySuperstateSyndicate

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

Colleagues at CoinFund

Abbey Hamstra
Partner, Head of Investor Relations and Operations at CoinFund
Aleksandr Bulkin
Director at CoinFund
Alex Felix
Managing Partner, Co-Founder and CIO at CoinFund
Asher Qureshi
Director 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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jake Brukhman?
Jake Brukhman is a technologist with a background in mathematics and computer science whose experience spans distributed systems, web development, product management, private equity research, quantitative trading, and startups. In 2015 he founded CoinFund, one of the earliest blockchain-focused investment firms in the United States, where he works closely with teams building blockchain products, networks, and cryptoeconomic systems. Before CoinFund, he was Partner and CTO at Triton Research, a technical product manager and engineer at Amazon, and spent five years in financial technology in New York, including at Highbridge Capital Management. Outside of work he pursues creative projects in art and writing, and founded First Edition, a digital art gallery supporting blockchain-focused NFT creators. He is a prolific writer on blockchain economics and token models.
Where does Jake Brukhman work?
Jake Brukhman is Managing Partner, Co-Founder and CIO of CoinFund and Managing Partner at CoinFund.
What does Jake Brukhman invest in?
Jake Brukhman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Fintech, Gaming.
What check size does Jake Brukhman write?
Jake Brukhman typically writes checks of $6M – $10M.
What companies did Jake Brukhman found?
Jake Brukhman founded CoinFund.
What boards does Jake Brukhman sit on?
Jake Brukhman holds tracked board seats at Metaversal Ventures, Inc..
What companies has Jake Brukhman invested in?
Investments tracked here include 3Box, Allora Labs, Bagel Labs, BlockArt, Bridgesplit, ClayStack, Comm Technologies, Community Gaming, Dclimate, Dune Analytics, Fuel Labs, GIANT Protocol, and 14 more.
Where did Jake Brukhman go to school?
Jake Brukhman studied at NYU, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics); Rutgers University (Bachelor's degree, Mathematics); UCL (Mathematics).

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