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MEET THE TEAM

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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 was 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. 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.
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Rumi Morales

Operating Partner

  • 25+ year career in global venture capital, entrepreneurship, and large financial institutions

  • One of the first corporate venture investors in blockchain, AI, and quantum computing

  • Noted thought leader on emerging technologies, featured in Bloomberg, The Economist, and Forbes

Rumi is a global financial and technology executive who led the venture arm of the CME Group, pioneering investments in emerging technologies but large financial institutions. She was also a long-time executive at Goldman Sachs. She also is Partner and Board Member at Outlier Ventures and active startup advisor and board member
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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 finance and investments. As Senior Vice President at Silver Lake, Judy focused on compliance issues and large-cap investments across the globe. She is an avid traveler, often found visiting World Heritage Sites or obsessing over the latest Pulitzer prize winners.
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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

Sylvester is a seasoned investor and a veteran founder with a broad range of experience. He previously invested in 14 companies during his tenure at GIC. A former tennis champion, Sylvester also has been stationed across the globe for specialized military exercises.
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David Renne

Investment 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

David’s career has taken him across investment banking, private equity, and blockchain innovations. He has invested in zero knowledge technologies and is a strong advocate for digital finance transformation. He’s also a passionate adventurer, having hiked Mount Kilimanjaro and participated in the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona.
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Josh Shaked

Associate

  • Highly skilled technical researcher

  • Translates protocol engineering to utility and safety

  • Experienced with complicated protocol implementations

Josh is an expert in blockchain implementations, having worked at Genesis Trading. His unique ability lies in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world applications. Outside of work, Josh is skilled at curling and is very humble about winning a local bonspiel.
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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

  • Expertise in leading license applications globally and policy engagement

Marcus is Global Head of Regulatory Strategy at Kraken and an expert at scaling tech-driven businesses. He held leadership roles at Coinbase and BitMEX, and spent a decade in senior legal roles at Morgan Stanley.
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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 in the fintech space and the founder of Dwolla, a company recognized globally for its impact on modern financial technology. He is currently shaping the fintech regulatory landscape through his work with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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