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Matthew Beck

Head of Solana Ventures, Solana Ventures

About

Matthew Beck brings a research-heavy institutional background from his time as a crypto analyst at Grayscale Investments, where he authored widely cited research on Bitcoin, Zcash, and crypto network economics before joining Solana Ventures. At Solana Ventures, he leads thematic initiatives like the blockchain gaming fund and regional efforts in Korea and Southeast Asia, while maintaining an unusually accessible presence in the crypto community with open DMs and direct engagement with founders. Matthew Beck brings a research-heavy institutional background from his time as a crypto analyst at Grayscale Investments, where he authored widely cited research on Bitcoin, Zcash, and crypto network economics before joining Solana Ventures. At Solana Ventures, he leads thematic initiatives like the blockchain gaming fund and regional efforts in Korea and Southeast Asia, while maintaining an unusually accessible presence in the crypto community with open DMs and direct engagement with founders.

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Investment focus

Stages
Seed
Series A
Sectors
Web3
Crypto
FinTech
Gaming
VR
Devtools
Marketplaces

Investment details

Avg check size$10K - $250K
Can lead rounds
No
Geographies
USA