Paul Veradittakit is the Managing Partner at Pantera Capital, the first institutional investment firm dedicated exclusively to Bitcoin, digital assets, and blockchain technology companies. In his leadership role, Paul focuses on both venture capital and hedge fund strategies, driving Pantera’s investment vision in the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem. He leads and oversees Pantera’s investment team on a daily basis, working closely with portfolio companies as a board member and strategic advisor. Since joining Pantera Capital in 2014, Paul has played a pivotal role in executing more than 200 blockchain investments and facilitating some of the largest acquisitions in the crypto industry, helping shape the early infrastructure of the Web3 economy. Before joining Pantera, Paul was an Associate at Strive Capital, where he specialized in mobile sector investments.
Paul Veradittakit Professional Experience / Academic History
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CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Board Member, EDX Markets
Board Member, Alchemy
Board Observer, StarkWare
Board Member, VALR
Board Member, Pintu
Board Member, Staked
Board Member, Blockfolio
Advisor, Set Labs
Advisor, Origin
Advisor, Orchid Labs
Advisor, AI Foundation
Mentor, Creative Destruction Lab
Mentor, Boost VC
Mentor, Alchemist Accelerator
Advisory Board Member, Blockchain Education Network
Since joining Pantera Capital, Paul Veradittakit has played a transformative role in expanding the firm’s presence in the blockchain and digital asset investment ecosystem.
He helped launch Pantera’s venture and currency funds, driving the execution of over 100 venture investments and 100 token pre-sale deals, covering sourcing, fundraising, token economics, and marketing strategy.
A key architect of Pantera’s investment strategy, Paul has built strong relationships with incubators, startups, and institutional investors, uncovering high-potential opportunities across the blockchain landscape.
He regularly authors monthly investor letters, speaks at major industry conferences, and is frequently featured in top-tier media outlets, including Bloomberg, CoinDesk, and Real Vision.
EXPERTISE & EARLY CAREER
Before joining Pantera, Paul was an Associate at Strive Capital, where he conducted due diligence, business modeling, and negotiations for key investments, including App Annie, Everpix, Metago, and KeepSafe.
He also led partnerships and growth initiatives for Urban Spoils, a daily-deal aggregator startup, and worked with Hatch Consulting, providing strategic analysis, investment pitch decks, and financial projections.
Earlier in his career, Paul served as a Research Analyst at LECG, where he developed analytical models to value insurance damages for Fortune 500 litigation cases.