Alex Felix
Alex Felix is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of CoinFund, a leading cryptocurrency investment firm. In his role as CIO, Felix oversees CoinFund’s investment strategy and evaluates the potential of blockchain-based businesses and digital asset opportunities. He is a recognized authority in fintech and cryptocurrency investing, with a track record of early-stage investments in over 100 blockchain-focused companies since 2013, including notable seed investments in Ethereum and Blockdaemon. Before co-founding CoinFund, Felix gained extensive experience in research, investing, and deal structuring, including arranging buyouts for American Capital, a New York-based private equity firm. He also held key positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, RBS, and Guggenheim Partners, building a strong foundation in traditional finance and investment management. Felix’s expertise bridges both blockchain innovation and institutional investment strategies, making him a highly influential figure in the global crypto and fintech sectors.
Alex Felix Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer
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Global Leveraged Finance and High Yield Analyst
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Real Estate Structured Finance Summer Associate
Academic History
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B.A., Economics and Earth Sciences
CoinFund is one of the world’s first crypto-native investment firms, bridging Web3 technology and Web3 capital.
The firm strategically invests in digital asset networks, blockchain companies, and enabling services, advancing the decentralized technology ecosystem.
As Chief Investment Officer, Alex Felix leads CoinFund’s investment strategy, identifying high-potential opportunities across the blockchain and crypto asset space.
CRYPTO INVESTMENTS & INVOLVEMENT
Alex Felix has backed numerous notable blockchain networks and infrastructure projects, including Blockdaemon, Dapper Labs, Terra/LUNA, CoinList, FTX, Serum, The Graph, and Syndicate.
As a public blockchain and venture investor, he actively supports emerging crypto projects and serves as an angel investor in technology startups, including ventures leveraging e-commerce algorithms.
EARLY CAREER
Before co-founding CoinFund, Felix built a strong foundation in traditional finance and investment banking.
He served as Vice President of Equity and Capital Markets at American Capital, covering leveraged buyouts and high-yield credit, and worked as a Credit Analyst at RBS, managing leveraged loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across diverse industries.
He also worked as an Analyst in Global Leveraged Finance and High Yield at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, originating high-yield bonds for energy, power, and industrial sectors, and analyzed leveraged commercial real estate opportunities at Guggenheim Partners.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Felix is a recognized authority in finance, blockchain, and cryptocurrency, with features and quotes in Bloomberg, Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, and Financial Times.
He has also appeared on top crypto platforms, including Binance, CoinDesk, The Block, and Real Vision, providing insights on digital asset investing, blockchain technology, and Web3 trends, further solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in both traditional and crypto finance.