Tobias Bauer introduced as new partner in Blockchain Founders Fund
SINGAPORE, 2 December 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Leading Web3 venture capital fund, Blockchain Founders Fund, announced today that Tobias Bauer, on his third anniversary with the firm, will be promoted to partner. Since joining the firm, Tobias has emerged as a leader and has been an integral part of the firm’s growth. Tobias continues to work closely with management to identify high growth potential pre-seed and seed stage web3 and blockchain startups.
Tobias Bauer introduced as new partner in Blockchain Founders Fund
Aly MadhavjiBlockchain Founders Fund managing partner commented, “Tobi has brought great value to the fund in every aspect and we couldn’t be more proud to have him as a partner in the fund. He has been instrumental in helping us identify exceptional companies to invest in, and has been an important contributor to the overall health of the portfolio. We are delighted to have him as a partner.”
Tobias is also an active public speaker and thought leader who represents the firm globally at conferences and events. He is also a start-up mentor for 500 Startups, APX, PlugAndPlay, NUMA New YorkAlchemist Accelerator, and a Venture Partner of Republic.
Tobias said: “I am very honored to be a partner and to be on this journey with such an experienced team, limited partners and founder network. Aly and Mansoor are pioneers in the space and have built an amazing firm that continuously challenges the status quo. . I look forward to helping them continue their pioneering work, supporting entrepreneurs to build great companies.”
Tobias grew up in the small village of Oberammergau, Germany with a growth mindset and a curiosity to explore the world. He has since lived in 9 different countries Europe, North America, Asiaand Middle Eastthrives in new environments, hones his leadership skills, values and learns from different cultures.
Before joining Blockchain Founders Fund, Tobias worked in China on the investment team of Orbit Startups (formerly Chinaaccelerator), one of the elite global accelerator programs run by venture fund SOSV with $1.3B+ AUM. He met Blockchain Founders Fund Partners, Aly and Mansoor Madhavji in Shanghai and joined the company December 2019 as an intern. Tobias made an immediate impact with his initiative, work ethic and long-term thinking. He was awarded several promotions to Associate, Head of Partnerships, Principal and now to Partner.
Mansoor commented, “I am most excited about this announcement because we have been through some bull and bear cycles, we have learned, laughed and grown a lot together and consider ourselves family. This is an important milestone and recognition of achievements to date and a step in the journey towards the achievements we want as partners.”
About Blockchain Founders Fund
Blockchain Founders Fund is a leading early stage (seed and pre-seed) Web3 Venture Capital fund that invests in top-notch founders globally. Our supporters include a strategic mix of the leading firms in crypto and the traditional world of finance.
We invest in highly promising start-ups that take a go-to-market focus and a hands-on approach to creating value. BFF helps curate strategic partnerships, hire talent, accelerate growth and ensure portfolio entrepreneurs are well capitalized. Our team consists of builders and operators who have scaled many of the leading Blockchain startups and are on a mission to support all-star teams shaping the Web3 industry.
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