BlockTower Capital

BlockTower Capital

Location
Founding Date
2017
BlockTower Capital is a leading institutional investment management firm specializing in digital assets and blockchain technology. The firm combines expertise in professional trading, venture investing, credit underwriting, and portfolio management to deliver institutional-grade exposure across both digital and traditional markets. With a diverse set of strategies spanning public and private markets, BlockTower manages portfolios in liquid trading, venture capital, structured credit, and co-investment opportunities. Its multidisciplinary team includes data scientists, engineers, investors, and risk managers who leverage advanced analytics, quantitative research, and deep industry insight to navigate the evolving digital asset ecosystem. BlockTower’s mission is to professionally manage capital while helping shape and expand the global blockchain and cryptocurrency landscape.

ABOUT BLOCKTOWER CAPITAL

  • BlockTower Capital is a leading institutional investment management firm leveraging blockchain infrastructure to shape the future of financial services. 

  • The firm specializes in digital assets, on-chain securitization of traditional assets, and partnerships with real-world credit originators.

  • BlockTower’s team includes venture investors, traders, credit underwriters, engineers, data scientists, operators, and risk managers, all focused on professionally managing capital while responsibly building the global blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem.

  • Founded by former executives from Goldman Sachs and The University of Chicago Endowment, the firm operates from offices in Miami and New York.


STRATEGIES & PRODUCTS

  • Flagship Active Trading Strategy – Focuses on liquid crypto assets, combining top-down market analysis with bottom-up asset selection. The approach blends beta exposure with alpha-driven trades and incorporates market-neutral tactics when appropriate.

  • Credit Strategy (Real-World & Blockchain Credit) – Invests in asset-backed securities, loans, and structured lending to fintech originators and non-bank lenders, leveraging blockchain technology for enhanced risk-adjusted returns.

  • Venture Capital Strategy (Web3 & Early-Stage) – Operates a ~$150 million venture fund targeting Web3 start-ups, with investment checks ranging from $0.5 million to $6 million to secure meaningful equity or token ownership.

  • Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA) – Builds on-chain structured credit vehicles where asset-level NFTs represent collateral, reducing costs and improving transparency in securitization processes.

  • Multi-Strategy Portfolio Management – Integrates trading, venture investing, credit underwriting, and portfolio management across both digital and traditional assets, providing diversified institutional exposure to liquid markets and private investment opportunities.