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Tyler Winklevoss

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Investor 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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Co-founders at Gemini

CWCameron Winklevoss
Cameron WinklevossFounder

Experience

  1. GeminiCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2014 — presentNew York, NY
  2. Winklevoss CapitalCo-Founder & Partnercurrent2012 — present
  3. USRowingOlympian2006 — 2011
  4. ConnectU.comCo-Founder2003 — 2008

Skills & more

SaaSSalesforce.comEntrepreneurship58Start-ups42Venture Capital40Angel Investing16Investment Banking6Corporate Finance11Analytics3Financial AnalysisE-commerce6Competitive Analysis6
+12 moreEmerging MarketsRenewable EnergyStrategic Financial PlanningStrategic ConsultingAsset ManagementNonprofitsMobile ApplicationsSports MarketingLBOVenture FinancingHedge FundsSustainability

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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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