Where does Kanav Kariya work?

Kanav Kariya is President at Jump Crypto.

What does Kanav Kariya invest in?

Kanav Kariya invests in Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Fintech.

What check size does Kanav Kariya write?

Kanav Kariya typically writes checks of $500K – $15M.

Where did Kanav Kariya go to school?

Kanav Kariya studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering); Jamnabai Narsee School.

Kanav Kariya

Investor

President at Jump Crypto

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $500K – $15M checks · typically $5M

30 Under 30 2023 · Finance

About

Kanav Kariya rose from a University of Illinois intern to president of a 100+ person crypto team, publicly bridging HFT and Web3 while building core infrastructure (Wormhole, Pyth) and leading hands-on governance.

Invests in

Crypto & Web3CybersecurityFintech

Experience

Jump Trading LLCPresident, Jump Crypto2021 — 2024
Jump Trading LLCDirector of Strategic Initiatives, Digital Assets2020 — 2021
Jump Trading LLCQuantitative Researcher2018 — 2020Greater Chicago Area
Jump Trading LLCSoftware Engineering Intern2017

Education

University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignBachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering2014 — 2018
Jamnabai Narsee School2000 — 2014

Skills & more

Teamwork12Public Speaking3Leadership3C++12Python10Cryptocurrency2Systems Programming8Algorithms4C6Java6Android Development5Computer Security6

+6 more

Software DevelopmentProgrammingConsultingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeData Structures

Languages English · Gujarati · Hindi

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Colleagues at Jump Crypto

Saurabh Sharma

Partner - Head of Venture Investments at Jump Crypto

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kanav Kariya?: Kanav Kariya rose from a University of Illinois intern to president of a 100+ person crypto team, publicly bridging HFT and Web3 while building core infrastructure (Wormhole, Pyth) and leading hands-on governance.
Where does Kanav Kariya work?: Kanav Kariya is President at Jump Crypto.
What does Kanav Kariya invest in?: Kanav Kariya invests in Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Fintech.
What check size does Kanav Kariya write?: Kanav Kariya typically writes checks of $500K – $15M.
Where did Kanav Kariya go to school?: Kanav Kariya studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering); Jamnabai Narsee School.