THE BRIDGE FOR BUILDERS + ADOPTERS

Jeremy Kranz

Managing Partner

• Internationally recognized venture investor for over two decades
• Outstanding investment track record including 14 unicorns
• Established the gold-standard of investment groups and thought leadership programs among sovereign wealth funds 

Jeremy has been at the forefront of the venture capital industry for 25 years. He held the esteemed position of Managing Director and Co-Head of the Tech Investment Group at GIC, the sovereign wealth fund of Singapore, for an impressive 17-year tenure.He built GIC’s global venture program, investing in renowned companies such as Alibaba, Byte Dance, Doordash, Coinbase, and Airbnb, among many others.

Jeremy founded the Bridge Forum, the premier platform connecting innovative startup with strategics in emerging economies.  He served as an advisor to the Singapore government on entrepreneurship and innovation.  Based in San Francisco, you will more likely find him on an airplane flying to meet a founder or catching one last Grateful Dead concert.

Judy Yuan

COO + General Counsel

• Renowned legal and compliance authority in finance and investments
• Specialized mastery in venture, M&A, special situations, and private equity
• International expertise across multiple jurisdictions

Judy Yuan is a distinguished legal and compliance expert with a wealth of experience in the finance and investment sectors. As the Deputy General Counsel at Altimeter, she contributed her extensive legal acumen to navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving venture landscape.

As Senior Vice President at Silver Lake, Judy focused on complex compliance issues and large-cap investments across the globe, while her role as Vice President at BlackRock saw her spearhead private investments for major international institutional clients. As an Associate at Kirkland & Ellis, she specialized in M&A, special situations, and private equity. Judy started her career as a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs. Based, but rarely, in San Francisco, Judy can be found visiting World Heritage Sites and obsessing over the latest Pulitzer.

Sylvester Wee

Investment Partner

• Diverse experience across the spectrum of finance, entrepreneurship, investments and operations
• Founder of a fast-growing FinTech startup which won the CBInsights FinTech Innovation Challenge
• Deep expertise and network with founders and venture capitalists, particularly in emerging economies

Sylvester is a seasoned investor in private equity, venture capital, and a veteran founder. He was a key player in the venture capital and private equity group at GIC where he invested in 14 companies across industries like Technology, Financial Services, and Consumer.

He was the Founder and CEO of ChrysCard, a fintech company focused on financial inclusion within the U.S. He successfully raised venture capital and worked alongside strategic partners like banks, processors, and payment networks.

Currently based in Boston and New York but born and raised in Singapore, Sylvester was at one point Singapore’s #1 ranked tennis player, competing in championships like the Davis Cup and Australian Open. He has also been stationed across the globe for specialized military exercises involving ballistics so he knows his way around both rackets and rockets (bad joke, we know).

Rumi Morales

Operating Partner

• 25+ year career in global venture capital, entrepreneurship and large-scale financial institutions
• One of the first corporate venture investors in blockchain, AI and quantum computing beginning in 2013
• Noted thought leader on emerging technologies, featured in Bloomberg, The Economist, and Forbes, among others

Rumi is a global financial and technology executive with deep experience spanning both traditional industries and emerging technologies.

She was a long-time executive at Goldman Sachs where she helped establish the firm’s thought leadership arm, the Global Markets Institute.  At the CME Group, she launched and led its venture group where she pioneered investments by large corporates in AI, blockchain and quantum computing.  She remains on the cutting edge of technologies as Partner and Board Member at Outlier Ventures, the leading Web3 accelerator.

Rumi is a Board Member of the Girl Scouts of the USA, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Chamber of Digital Commerce.  She has lived in seven countries but now resides in the Chicago area where she sometimes moonlights with her band, which is actually called BandChain.

Josh Shaked

Associate

• Highly skilled technical researcher
• Translates protocol engineering to utility and safety
• Experienced with complicated protocol implementations
  

Josh is an experienced technical researcher with deep expertise in distributed networks and incentive design. Previously a Protocol Researcher at Genesis Trading, his understanding of blockchain implementations enabled him to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world applications.

At Genesis, Josh facilitated a groundbreaking partnership between the company and a leading DeFi credit protocol, underscoring his ability to connect technical intricacies with strategic business opportunities. His unique skill set extends to translating complex protocol engineering into utility and commercial viability. Based in New York, Josh is very humble about winning a curling bonspiel so please ask him about it.

Marcus Hughes

Venture Partner

• 20+ years of experience in growing regulated, technology-driven businesses internationally
• Highly sought-after executive who has served as CEO, COO and Chief Risk Officer for major global businesses.
• Unparalleled expertise in leading license application processes globally as well as policy engagement on the regulation of emerging technologies

Marcus is an experienced executive with a remarkable career scaling technology driven businesses multinationally and building dynamic teams that execute rapidly yet effectively. His career to date spans over two decades and has been defined by launching pioneering products and leading businesses at the cutting edge of technology and financial services, as well as spearheading corporate acquisitions/divestments.

He is a specialist in steering businesses through complex regulatory landscapes across diverse geographies while consistently upholding the highest standards of governance. This includes extensive experience implementing corporate governance, compliance and risk management frameworks while also delivering on commercial objectives.

As a senior leader at Coinbase driving international expansion and growth, Marcus demonstrated this expertise in building and scaling organizations globally. His strategic acumen paved the way for Coinbase’s successful entry into new markets, fostering trust and compliance in the digital asset ecosystem. In addition to his time at Coinbase, Marcus has also served as Chief Risk Officer at BitMEX and spent a decade in senior legal roles at Morgan Stanley. Based in London, Marcus’ passion outside of work is the pursuit of knowledge in relation to wine, in particular the wines of Burgundy.

David Renne

Venture Partner

• Broad-based investor spanning secondaries, funds, public equities and direct investments
• Specialized experience in enterprise software
• Cross-section of traditional and digital finance experience in leading organizations

With a diverse and impactful career spanning the intersections of technology and finance, David Renne is a seasoned professional known for his strategic insights and deep industry expertise. He was a key member of the Technology Investment Group at GIC, where his focus on specialty areas such as blockchain, fund investments, secondaries, and public equities shaped his understanding of the ever-evolving investment landscape. David’s proficiency in underwriting stems from his early years in investment banking at Baird and JP Morgan, where he honed his skills with a strong emphasis on enterprise software.

As a former Principal at Proof Group, David’s influence further extended into the realm of frontier technologies. His seed investing endeavors showcased his commitment to the transformative potential of emerging technologies, with a spotlight on blockchain innovations like zero knowledge technologies, MEV, and L1/L2 infrastructure. David is based in the New York area and has a passion for travel and adventure, including hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, running with the bulls in Pamplona, and racing downhill mountain bikes at a (semi) professional level.

Ben Milne

Venture Partner

• 20+ career as a pioneer in financial technology
• Founder of two groundbreaking startups, Brale and Dwolla
• Respected voice in regulation as Member of the CFTC’s Technical Advisory Committee

Ben Milne is a visionary leader in the fintech and blockchain space, demonstrating a remarkable career spanning over two decades. With a strong background in operations and executive management, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of financial technology. As the Founder and CEO of Brale, a pioneering platform dedicated to bridging the gap between distributed and centralized finance, Ben continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

Ben’s journey also includes his role as the Founder, Chairman, and former CEO of Dwolla, a groundbreaking fintech company recognized globally as one of the “Most Innovative Companies.” His leadership was instrumental in driving Dwolla’s growth and success, establishing him as a key figure in the evolution of modern financial technology. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Ben’s influence extends to the regulatory arena, where he serves as a member of the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Ben’s writings can be found at https://benmilne.com/