FTX Ventures’ Amy Wu brings her blockchain investment expertise to TC Sessions: Crypto – TechCrunch

The world of cryptoventure has been in a whirlwind for a few years, with powerful new players inspiring frenzied acquisitions among traditional VC firms aiming to make a name for themselves in the sector. All the while, the corporate venture fund has been reshaped by many of the top crypto startups, who are now taking advantage of historic revenues to bankroll their versions of a web3 future.

FTX has been an undeniable guiding force in the crypto industry this year, as it has shot towards its position as one of the leading crypto exchanges. Meanwhile, its global strength has pushed the firm to challenge Coinbase on US turf with its state unit FTX US, but the firm has also looked to build a major presence in the venture world with FTX Ventures.

The $2 billion multi-stage crypto fund has exploded onto the scene, placing stakes in a number of major blockchain startups and projects, including Yuga, NEAR, Aptos, and LayerZero. While FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is an investor in the firm, it is led by venture capitalist Amy Wu.

We are thrilled to host Amy Wu at TechCrunch Sessions: Crypto in Miami on November 17, where we’ll discuss Wu’s take on the increasingly volatile crypto markets, how founders can survive a crypto winter and where FTX fits into the growing world of blockchain financial services.

Before joining FTX Ventures earlier this year, Wu was the lead crypto partner at Lightspeed Ventures, where she pursued deals at companies such as Offchain Labs, Alchemy and Parallel Finance. Wu was also previously CFO of Discovery and has worked at other venture firms, including Insight Venture Partners and IA Ventures.

The crypto venture world has never been more dynamic, with huge amounts of capital pouring into the space even as investors fear a slowdown. We’ll be excited to press Wu and what her firm is looking for and what opportunities remain in the crypto startup world.

We’re just starting to build an amazing agenda, and we’ll be announcing specific speakers, topics and related news in the coming weeks. Sign up for updates to keep your fingers on the pulse of our first crypto conference – as well as other TC events.

Take advantage of our special launch prices – save $250 on general admission passes and $200 on Startup Exhibitor Packages while stocks last. Buy your pass or package today, and join the web3, DeFi and NFT communities at TC Sessions: Crypto on November 17 in Miami.