Tyler Winklevoss
InvestorFounderInvestor at Winklevoss Capital · Co-Founder & CEO at Gemini Frontier Fund · Investor at Gemini Israel Ventures · Founder at Gemini
New York, New York, United States
FoundedGemini
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About
Tyler Winklevoss co-founded HarvardConnection (later ConnectU) in 2003 with his brother Cameron and classmate Divya Narendra while at Harvard. In 2012 he and Cameron established Winklevoss Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, and began accumulating bitcoin when it traded for less than $10 per coin. He co-founded the crypto exchange Gemini, which launched in 2015 and became the first licensed exchange to offer ether trading and custody, later raising $400 million at a $7.1 billion valuation. He and Cameron also filed the S-1 for the world's first bitcoin ETF and authored "The Case for $500K Bitcoin" in 2020. Through Winklevoss Capital he backs early-stage startups across crypto, consumer, media, and frontier technology.
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded HarvardConnection, later rebranded to ConnectU, in 2003 with his brother Cameron and classmate Divya Narendra. Co-founded Winklevoss Capital with his brother Cameron in 2012. Co-founded the crypto platform Gemini with his brother Cameron.
- Education
- Attended Harvard University.
- Awards
- He and Cameron filed the first-ever bitcoin ETF S-1 with the SEC in 2013 for the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust.
- Family
- Works alongside his twin brother Cameron across their companies and investments.
- More
- He and Cameron wrote 'The Case for $500K Bitcoin' in 2020.
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Experience
- GeminiCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2014 — presentNew York, NY
- Winklevoss CapitalCo-Founder & Partnercurrent2012 — present
- USRowingOlympian2006 — 2011
- ConnectU.comCo-Founder2003 — 2008
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Emerging MarketsRenewable EnergyStrategic Financial PlanningStrategic ConsultingAsset ManagementNonprofitsMobile ApplicationsSports MarketingLBOVenture FinancingHedge FundsSustainabilityFrom Tyler's professional profile.
Investments
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American BitcoinAnimoca BrandsAzuraBelliwelliBlueprint Bryan JohnsonGeminiKresusLabsOctaneReal Bedford FCSkale LabsSomnium SpaceSuperpowerTezosTokuTreasuryZcash
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tyler Winklevoss?
- Tyler Winklevoss co-founded HarvardConnection (later ConnectU) in 2003 with his brother Cameron and classmate Divya Narendra while at Harvard. In 2012 he and Cameron established Winklevoss Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, and began accumulating bitcoin when it traded for less than $10 per coin. He co-founded the crypto exchange Gemini, which launched in 2015 and became the first licensed exchange to offer ether trading and custody, later raising $400 million at a $7.1 billion valuation. He and Cameron also filed the S-1 for the world's first bitcoin ETF and authored "The Case for $500K Bitcoin" in 2020. Through Winklevoss Capital he backs early-stage startups across crypto, consumer, media, and frontier technology.
- Where does Tyler Winklevoss work?
- Tyler Winklevoss is Founder of Gemini and at Winklevoss Capital.
- What companies did Tyler Winklevoss found?
- Tyler Winklevoss founded Gemini.
- What companies has Tyler Winklevoss invested in?
- Investments tracked here include American Bitcoin, Animoca Brands, Azura, Belliwelli, Blueprint Bryan Johnson, Gemini, KresusLabs, Octane, Real Bedford FC, Skale Labs, Somnium Space, Superpower, and 4 more.
- Where did Tyler Winklevoss go to school?
- Tyler Winklevoss studied at Harvard University (B.A., Economics); Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Master of Business Administration (MBA)).
- What awards has Tyler Winklevoss received?
- He and Cameron filed the first-ever bitcoin ETF S-1 with the SEC in 2013 for the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust.
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