Kyle Samani
Kyle Samani is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Multicoin Capital, one of the world’s largest and most established crypto-focused investment firms. Under his leadership, Multicoin Capital manages billions of dollars in assets across both liquid and illiquid strategies in the digital-asset space, and is widely recognized for its high-conviction, thesis-driven investing approach. A serial technology entrepreneur and investor, Samani is a prominent thought leader in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and crypto-economics. Prior to founding Multicoin Capital, he co-founded Pristine, an enterprise software company designed to help deskless workers integrate smart glasses into their workflow. Under his guidance, Pristine raised over $5 million in venture capital and generated significant revenue before being acquired by Upskill in 2017. His venture experience, deep technology expertise, and crypto-market insight positions him as a leading voice in digital assets and blockchain investment strategies.
Kyle Samani Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Managing Partner
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Contributor on Digital Assets
Academic History
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B.S., Finance and Management
Together with co-founder Tushar Jain, Kyle Samani has built Multicoin Capital into one of the largest and most influential crypto-focused investment firms globally.
In his role, Samani conducts in-depth research, analyzes market dynamics, identifies new opportunities, and designs crypto-native investment strategies.
He successfully raised a $75 million fund from prominent mainstream investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and founding PayPal COO David Sacks.
Samani has backed some of the most notable blockchain startups, including Ethereum competitor Dfinity, which raised $200 million in total funding.
He also serves as Chairman of Forward Industries, a publicly traded capital vehicle backed by Jump Crypto and Galaxy Digital, focused on delivering enhanced returns beyond holding Solana tokens.
CRYPTO & BLOCKCHAIN EXPERTISE
Samani is widely recognized as a thought leader in blockchain and crypto-economics, spending most of his time reviewing protocol design, evaluating crypto-economic models, and analyzing technology and go-to-market strategies.
He focuses on how cryptographically bound networks can transform various sectors of the economy.
In addition, Samani actively engages with policymakers and regulators in Washington, D.C., providing guidance on the evolution of digital asset regulation and legislation.
His insights help shape the frameworks that govern the fast-evolving blockchain and crypto ecosystem.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Samani is a frequently cited expert in crypto and finance media, with appearances in Business Insider, Bloomberg, Forbes, and CNBC.
He is also regularly featured in crypto industry publications, including CoinDesk, The Block, Cointelegraph, Blockworks, Real Vision, and CoinMarketCap.