Jesse Walden
InvestorGeneral Partner at Variant Fund
United States
Writes $250K – $750K checks · typically $500K
About
Jesse Walden combines artist-management experience representing musicians like Solange Knowles with founding a blockchain startup acquired by Spotify and creating Progressive Decentralization and Ownership Economy frameworks guiding crypto evolution.
Contact· published on Jesse's own website
Invests in
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Experience
- VariantFounder, General Partnercurrent2020 — presentNew York, NY
- Andreessen HorowitzProgram Director, Crypto Startup School2019 — 2020SF & NY
- Andreessen HorowitzInvestment Partner, Crypto2018 — 2019SF & NY
- SpotifyProduct Lead, R&D2017New York, NY
- Mediachain LabsFounder2014 — 2017New York, United States
- Cool ManagersFounder, Artist Manager2012 — 2015New York, NY
- Gimme.ioFounder2011 — 2014
- Boiler RoomBroadcast Director2012 — 2013New York, NY
- Lookout ProductionsFounder2006 — 2012Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
- Red Bull Music AcademyArtist Development2009 — 2011Montreal, Quebec
Deals · 2
PhantomLed round
via Variant Fund
UniswapLed round
via Variant Fund
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
FlashbotsFoundationMirror
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Variant Fund
Alana Levin
Investment Partner at Variant Fund
Austin Adams
Advisor at Variant Fund
Caleb Shack
Investment Partner at Variant Fund
Caleb Shough
COO at Variant Fund
Carrie Barker
Director of Talent at Radical Ventures
Chase Almen
CFO at Variant Fund
Cooper Turley
Venture Partner at Variant Fund
Daniel Barabander
Investment Partner & Chief Legal Officer at Variant Fund
Network2
Investors connected to Jesse in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jesse Walden?
- Jesse Walden combines artist-management experience representing musicians like Solange Knowles with founding a blockchain startup acquired by Spotify and creating Progressive Decentralization and Ownership Economy frameworks guiding crypto evolution.
- Where does Jesse Walden work?
- Jesse Walden is General Partner at Variant Fund.
- What does Jesse Walden invest in?
- Jesse Walden invests in Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Developer Tools, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Social.
- What check size does Jesse Walden write?
- Jesse Walden typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.
- What companies has Jesse Walden invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Flashbots, Foundation, Mirror, Phantom, Uniswap.
- Where did Jesse Walden go to school?
- Jesse Walden studied at McGill University (Bachelor’s Degree).
- Does Jesse Walden lead rounds?
- Yes — Jesse Walden has led 5 tracked investments.
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Shared employers
Also worked at Andreessen Horowitz258
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